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US Presidential Elections During Wartime

The history of US presidential elections during wartime, including the fact that the US has never postponed a presidential election.

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Jan 15, 2026
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Did Trump explicitly say he wanted a war to postpone the 2028 election?

President Trump twice publicly quipped that “if we happen to be in a war with somebody, no more elections,” during an Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and multiple out...

Jan 13, 2026
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How have U.S. states adapted election administration during wartime or national emergencies in the past?

States and the federal government have adapted election administration in wartime mainly by expanding absentee and military voting, preserving scheduled elections rather than postponing them, and maki...

Jan 25, 2026
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Were any federal congressional elections delayed during the Civil War (1861-1865)?

The historical record in the provided reporting shows no evidence that were postponed as a nationwide or federal action during ; congressional elections and proceeded on schedule in , though Southern ...

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