Donald Trump is officially the new president-elect of the USA. The Republican candidate spoke of “an amazing victory for the American people,” speaking to supporters in Palm Beach, Florida. At the same time, he pledged to help the country “to be cured».
The new US president thanked the people for the honor of electing him, noting that “we made history for a reason tonight».
Donald Trump’s inauguration will take place on January 20. However, until then important procedures are to take place until he officially assumes his duties.
Certification of election results
According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, there are various dates by which governments must certify the vote count in their states. For example, this process in the states of Arizona and Michigan will take place on November 25, Georgia on November 22 and Wisconsin on December 1.
Voting in the Electoral College
Under US law, the Electoral College vote must be held on the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December, which this year falls on December 17. There each state’s electors vote and the results are prepared to be sent to designated federal and state officials.
The new Congress is in session
The new members of Congress convene on January 3, and on that date the Archivist delivers to the legislators all the Electoral College vote certificates.
Counting of votes in the Electoral College
On January 6, the Electoral College votes are counted during a joint session of Congress. Vice President Harris will oversee the count.
Swearing in of a new president
The president’s swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Monday, January 20.
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