Election Day in the United States is the day set by law for the selection of public officials by popular ballot. For federal offices, it occurs on the Tuesday following the first Monday of November (so the earliest possible date is November 2 and the latest November 8).
Presidential elections are held every four years. Elections to the House of Representatives and the Senate are held every two years. Many state and local government offices are also elected on Election Day as a matter of convenience and cost saving. However, a handful of states hold elections for state offices during odd numbered, off years; this varies according to state and local laws.
Total Number of Electors – 538
Majority Required To Win – 270
According to CNN Polls
- Senator Barack Obama – 291
- Senator John McCain – 157
- Undecided – 90
Interesting Election News
Dixville Notch has spoken: It’s Obama in a landslide – Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama emerged victorious in the first election returns of the 2008 presidential race, winning 15 of 21 votes cast in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire. ….A full 100 percent of registered voters in the village cast ballots. … continue reading from CNN
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