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1845 Election Standardization

The standardization of a single national Election Day in 1845 to prevent delays and intrigue caused by staggered state voting and counting.

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Jan 29, 2026
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What historical episodes saw delayed counting or certification of presidential elections without changing Election Day?

has never postponed for a presidential contest, but the mechanics of counting and certifying results have often lagged—sometimes by weeks or months—because states once set their own voting dates, beca...

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