Presidential elections are recognized to be a general duty for all citizens of age, yet all voters are expected to vote on their own time. Election Day is on November 5 this year, which is a Tuesday. This is still a working day, not a national holiday, but why?

For many voters, Election Day is stressful because they need to squeeze time into their day to vote. Elections are necessary in order to bring a new President into office every four years and it is imperative that all possible voters get the opportunity to vote. If the government wants to bring in every possible voter, then they need to make Election Day a national holiday.

This would bring in voters that have work, school, or other responsibilities. Many polls open at seven in the morning, but close at seven in the evening. This leaves minimal time for busy voters considering it is only a twelve hour time period.

“In Venezuela my parents made voting a priority because they only had one day to vote,” Junior Fabian Dominguez says. Other countries, like Venezuela, have made it a national holiday in order to prioritize all voters. While early voting is available in America, the general Election Day should be a day off regardless. Considering other countries prioritize their voters, America should as well.

Americans will also cast their vote for candidates that are running for the House of Representatives and Senators. This will affect citizens at a personal level. Casting a vote is a significant duty that all voters should do.

To find your local polling center, go to duvalelections.com and use your home address to locate your center.