news El Sudcaliforniano 2026-11-03

The Historical Reason Why US Elections Always Happen on Tuesdays in November

The timing of American elections dates back to an 1845 congressional law tied to agrarian work cycles. It is a fascinating historical quirk for us swamp dwellers pondering how humans pick their leaders.

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