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Why is the U.S. General Election Held on a Tuesday in November? (ZT)
Ever wonder why the United States vote on a Tuesday in November? It wasn't always that way. For the first 15 presidental elections, each state chose its own voting day until communications cause worries that the early states would influence the later voters. So congress picked one day for everyone： the first Tuesday after first Monday in November.
Why Tuesday?
Roads were poor or noexistent. It could take a day to a polling station. Congress avoided forcing travel on Sunday, the Christian Sabbath. Monday was the day of travel for voters who need it.
Why November?
Most Americans were farmers. In November, the harvest is over. The worst winter weather is still ahead. These days, the roads were good. Few Americans farm. While some propose holidng national elections on Saturday, the United States contiunes to vote on a Tuesday in November.
美国的大选为什么在11月的星期二举行？
有人想知道为什么美国在11月的星期二投票？其实并不总是这样，在前15次总统选举中，每个州决定投票日，直到通讯交流引起人们担心，早投票的州的选民会影响后来的选民。 国会才决定：在11月第一个星期一后的第一个星期二为大选日子。
为什么是星期二？
因为那时道路很差或者根本没有路，选民需要走一天时间才能到达投票站。 国会为了避免选民在星期日，基督安息日出门， 就把星期一就定为选民的出门投票的日子。
为什么是11月？
因为当时大多数美国人是农民。 11月，收获结束了，最恶劣的冬天还没到来。后来，路况良好，务农的美国人也少了。有人提议在星期六举行全国选举，但是美国还是延续在11月的星期二投票。
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