In honor of Election Day, whether it be for the President of the United States or local government officials, show patriotism by viewing some Election Day political movies. Many political based movies poke fun, raise questions about the US government, and can put individuals in the voting spirit.

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) Starring James Stewart, Jean Arthur and Claude Rains
All the King’s Men (1949) Starring Broderick Crawford, John Ireland and Joanne Dru
The Manchurian Candidate (1962 & 2004) Starring in 1962 version Frank Sinatra, Laurence Harvey and Janet Leigh; 2004 version Denzel Washington, Liev Schreiber and Meryl Streep
The Candidate (1972) Starring Robert Redford, Peter Boyle and Melvyn Douglas
All the President's Men (1976) Starring Dustin Hoffman, Robert Redford and Jack Warden
JFK (1991) Starring Kevin Costner, Gary Oldman and Jack Lemmon
Dave (1993) Starring Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver and Frank Langella
Nixon (1995) Starring Anthony Hopkins, Joan Allen and Powers Boothe
The American President (1995) Starring Michael Douglas, Annette Bening and Martin Sheen
Wag The Dog (1997) Starring Dustin Hoffman, Robert De Niro and Anne Heche
Primary Colors (1998) Starring John Travolta, Emma Thompson and Kathy Bates
Bulworth (1998) Starring Warren Beatty, Halle Berry and Kimberly Deauna Adams
Election (1999) Starring Matthew Broderick, Reese Witherspoon and Chris Klein Dick (1999) Starring Kirsten Dunst, Michelle Williams and Dan Hedaya
Thirteen Days (2000) Starring Kevin Costner, Bruce Greenwood and Shawn Driscoll
Bobby (2006) Starring Anthony Hopkins, Demi Moore and Sharon Stone
Frost/Nixon (2008) Starring Frank Langella, Michael Sheen and Kevin Bacon

Election Day movies aside, throw an Election Day gathering with a few party supplies and decorations in celebration of the all-important Election Day. Use patriotic decorations such as buntings, American flags, streamers, and garland.