The tradition of holding US presidential elections on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November was established by Congress in 1845 to unify election dates across states.
Before 1845, election dates varied significantly among states creating the potential for skewed results based on early voting in some areas. This raised concerns about the fairness of elections.
Historically, holding elections in November aligned with agricultural cycles, allowing farmers to vote after the harvest season, which was critical for the agrarian society of the time.
The decision to designate a Tuesday for elections was influenced by the need for voters to travel to polling places, often requiring many hours or even days to do so.
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