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Why Tuesday? is a non-partisan, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2005 to find solutions to increase voter turnout and participation in elections... More

The Answer

In 1845, before Florida, California, and Texas were states or slavery had been abolished, Congress needed to pick a time for Americans to vote... More

Recent Blog Posts

Close… But No Answer

Posted by Jacob Soboroff on January 31st, 2012

Join Us & Ask Obama: Why Tuesday?

Posted by Jacob Soboroff on January 25th, 2012

Newt Wins… On A Saturday

Posted by Jacob Soboroff on January 22nd, 2012

Recent Comments

[...] Bloomberg, Rep. Steve Israel and John McCain’s daughter–an independent, a Democrat and Republican–supporting moving Election Day to the weekend in order to increase voter turnout...

Posted by Ray Kelly comes under fire and apologizes, and some critics continue | e Online News on blog post Join Us & Ask Obama: Why Tuesday?

There is no doubt in my mind that there would be higher voter turnout on Saturday than Tuesday. Most people work on Tuesday, and getting to the polls (usually before or after work) and often standing in long lines can be a time-consuming hassle...

Posted by henry swedlaw on blog post Why Do We Vote On Tuesday?

Given the history, how does anyone who lives closer than a day from his/her polling place really complain about being too busy? You can make it any day you like...

Posted by Jon on blog post Why Do We Vote On Tuesday?