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In years divisible by four, Americans select the president for the next four years on Election Day, and also select one-third of the [[U.S. Senate]], all of the members of the [[House of Representatives]], and decide who will serve in many other offices.
In years divisible by four, Americans select the president for the next four years on Election Day, and also select one-third of the [[U.S. Senate]], all of the members of the [[House of Representatives]], and decide who will serve in many other offices.
In other years divisible by two, Americans select one-third of the [[U.S. Senate]], all of the members of the [[House of Representatives]], and many state governorships.
In other years divisible by two, Americans select one-third of the [[U.S. Senate]], all of the members of the [[House of Representatives]], and many state governorships and statewide officials.
In off-numbered years, Americans residing in [[New Jersey]] and [[Virginia]] select state office-holders, and also vote on initiatives or referenda. Governorships are selected in those two states in the year immediately following a presidential election.
In odd-numbered years immediately following a presidential election, Americans residing in [[New Jersey]] and [[Virginia]] select state office-holders, and also vote on initiatives or referenda. [[Louisiana]] holds its gubernatorial elections in odd-numbered years in the year prior to a presidential election.
Election Day is a state holiday in some states. Some states or municipalities schedule their local elections on Election Day, while other jurisdictions chose to hold local elections on different days to avoid the high voter turnout from a Presidential election having an influence on the local election.
Election Day is a state holiday in some states. Some states or municipalities schedule their local elections on Election Day, while other jurisdictions chose to hold local elections on different days to avoid the high voter turnout from a Presidential election having an influence on the local election.