Question:What does election day mean?

What does "election day" mean to you??

Today was the first time I ever voted in an election, and I actually felt powerful when I left. To know that my vote is going towards history is something that means alot. Whether or not Obama wins I can still tell my children that I voted ...

When is election day this year?

2009 Election Day. Tueday, November 3. Election Day in 2009 was an 'off-year' election, meaning only special elections in congress, and some state and city level elections took place.

Why Election Day Meant More to the Irish in My Youth than St. Pat...?

Thomas Fleming is the author of "The Illusion of Victory: America in World War I" and the forthcoming "Mysteries of My Father: An Irish-American Memoir." He is a member of HNN's board of directors.] In Jersey City, Elect...

What does "Candidates throw their hats into the ring before election day?" mean?

Q: Ok the big gap thing didn't work. so between the word ring and before, tell me what goes there. Thanks!

A: "throwing your hat into the ring" basically means to declare your candidacy. That happens long before election day, of course, otherwise the person wouldn't be on the ballot in the first place.