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Article II, Section 1:

The Congress may determine the Time of chusing the Electors, and the Day on which they shall give their Votes; which Day shall be the same throughout the United States.

58 posted on 12/07/2022 11:20:14 AM PST by G Larry ( "woke" means 'stupid enough to fall for the promotion of every human weakness into a virtue')

That applies to Congress choosing Electors who in turn choose the President. Article 1, Section 4 addresses elections:

"Article I, Section 4:

Section 4 - Elections, Meetings

The Times, Places and Manner of holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by Law make or alter such Regulations, except as to the Place of Chusing Senators."

Back in the 1700's/1800's most states opened voting for several days, for the simple fact it could take several days for rural farmers to travel to the polls.