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2024 US Election Process

Overview of the 2024 US Presidential election process, including voting, counting, certification, and the Electoral College.

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What happens on December 17th?: On December 17th, electors chosen by each state formally cast their Electoral College votes. These votes are sent to Washington D.C., with the Vice President receiving them.
When is the 2024 US Presidential election?: The 2024 US Presidential election will be held on November 5th, with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as the main candidates. The election is expected to be closely contested, with several swing states likely deciding the outcome.
What is the process after the votes are cast?: Following the election, a canvass or official vote count begins, a rigorous process of verifying ballots that can take days or weeks. State election officials ensure the accuracy of the count, with audits and recounts conducted to maintain transparency.
When does Congress formally ratify the election results?: A joint session of Congress convenes on January 6th, 2025, to ratify the results. Heightened security is expected due to the events of January 6th, 2021, and the Electoral Count Reform Act aims to prevent fraudulent challenges.
What is the deadline for states to certify election results?: The formal certification of results by the states is the next step, with a December 11th deadline. Campaigns may challenge results in court at this point, potentially leading to controversy or unrest.

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