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What are off years elections?

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Anonymous

10y ago
Updated: 5/26/2022

Presidential elections are held every four years and congressional elections every two years, all during even-numbered years. Off-year elections are held during odd-numbered years and involve only a handful of notable races such as gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia.

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