diff --git a/lib/middleman/templates/default/source/layout.erb b/lib/middleman/templates/default/source/layout.erb
index cbccb9d0..9416394d 100644
--- a/lib/middleman/templates/default/source/layout.erb
+++ b/lib/middleman/templates/default/source/layout.erb
@@ -11,9 +11,9 @@
   
   <body class="<%= page_classes %>">
 
-    <section id="main" role="main">
+    <div id="main" role="main">
       <%= yield %>
-    </section>
+    </div>
     
   </body>
 </html>
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