Election Day in the United States is a day specifically designated for Americans to cast ballots and vote for public officials for federal, state and local offices. In federal elections, Election Day occurs on the Tuesday between November 2 and November 8. Though Election Day is reserved for voters around the United States to perform their "civic duty," it is often filled with controversy over registration, ballot counting, voter intimidation, and voter fraud.St. Petersburg Times: For a turnout, make a national holiday of it

In the year 2010, elections in the United States are scheduled to be held on Tuesday, November 2. On this day, the people will elect 36 (or possibly more) Senate seats, as well as all seats in the House of Representatives.http://uspolitics.about.com/od/elections/tp/2010_congressional_election.htm In addition to these congressional races, there will be elections for governors in 37 states. There will be many state and local ballot initiatives for citizens to vote on, as well.

To find out about the state and regional elections in your area, you can visit your local government website. If you want to watch election coverage live as voting takes place, try tuning in to local news channels on election day, or watch national news channels such as CNN for nationwide coverage.