What is the origin of the idiom "go to the polls" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "go to the polls" can be traced back to the practice of conducting elections in democratic societies. The term "polls" refers to the voting stations or locations where people gather to cast their votes. The phrase was derived from the idea that citizens should physically go to these designated poll locations to exercise their right to vote. The use of the word "polls" in this context can be traced back to the 17th century and is derived from the Middle English word "polle," meaning "head" or "counting of heads."