Should Election Day Become A Federal Holiday? Weighing The Benefits And Drawbacks | ACE
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Election Day is always held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November during an election year. Congress codified this tradition in 1845 to account for

Is it time to make Election Day a federal holiday? 🗳️ Some say it would boost voter turnout and align the U.S. with other democracies, while others argue it could create challenges for hourly workers and cost millions. Dive into the debate over whether a federal voting holiday is the best way to strengthen democracy or if there are better solutions. Check out the full breakdown!

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  • MudMan
    3•9 days ago

    For sure, but it covers most people and it’s such a simple solution that it’s the standard starting point. You can go further than that, but this is the least you can do.

    • @just_another_person
      3•9 days ago

      I think a combo covers everything if the Dems get a voting bill through:

      • Federal holiday
      • Early voting
      • Mail-in if requested
      • Absentee barriers lowered

      That would cover pretty much anything (I think?).