Bell Ringers

Bell Ringer: Why Do We Vote on the First Tuesday in November?

Election Day

A look at state and federal elections and the historical reasons for why we vote on the first Tuesday in November.

Description

A look at state and federal elections and the historical reasons for why we vote on the first Tuesday in November.

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • According to the NPR article, why was the Tuesday after the first Monday in November chosen as the day for state and federal elections?
  • Why was the month of November chosen to conduct elections?

Additional Resource

Participants

Vocabulary

  • Adopt
  • Poll

Topics

Campaigns & Elections

Grades

Middle SchoolHigh School