diff --git a/classes/election_cycle.py b/classes/election_cycle.py
index acbc92b..48d412f 100644
--- a/classes/election_cycle.py
+++ b/classes/election_cycle.py
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ class ElectionCycle:
         print("checking the date")
 
         # check all dates if action is needed
-        if today.date() == self._election_start.dat():
+        if today.date() == self._election_start.date():
             await self.election_start_action()
         elif today.date() == self._voting_start.date():
             await self.voting_end_action()