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Why do Americans vote on Tuesdays? - Jacob Soboroff

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Since 1845, Americans have been voting on Tuesdays -- but why? In this humorous talk, Jacob Soboroff shares the history of Election Day and shows how voting on a Tuesday affects voter turnout.

Why do Americans vote on Tuesdays?

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