Trump emerges victorious in all projections, but the results have yet to be confirmed and certified. A process of transition of power in the Presidency and the formation of a new congress follows.
At this point, North American media projections attribute the victory to Republican Donald Trump. There are still votes to be counted, which in some states may take a few days, but now a process of certifying the results and transition of power begins.
Here we leave you some dates to remember about the process that follows:
- Since November 6
The voting results in several states continue to be known and confirmed, at a time when there are still several projections.
- November 26
It is not directly related to the election, but it directly affects the apparent winner. On this date, Judge Juan Merchán, who supervised Trump’s criminal trial in the case of the payment of a bribe to porn actress Stormy Daniels, which ended with her conviction for 34 crimes, was scheduled to sentence the politician.
Former President Donald Trump convicted of 34 crimes in the Stormy Daniels case
It is unclear if this session will continue. The Republican’s defense, which has already managed to delay the sentence twice, is expected to argue against the possibility of taking Trump to court during his presidential transition.
- December 11, 2024
Until the 11th of this month, all states must issue Certificates of Verification of the electoral results.
This is stipulated in the Electoral Count Law, which was partially modified after the invasion of the Capitol by Trump supporters to make it more difficult to annul a certified presidential election.
- December 17, 2024
The President of the US is not elected directly by voters, but by the delegates they elect to the Electoral College. On this date, these delegates will meet to vote for the President.
Traditionally, each delegate votes based on the outcome of their state, so this final stage of the process is almost a formality.
- December 25, 2024
By this date, the president of the Senate and the national archive must receive the electoral records of each state.
- January 3, 2025
The new North American Congress, composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives, takes office.
- January 6, 2025
The US vice president will preside over the first session of the new Congress, made up of the Senate and the House of Representatives. During this time, they will recount the Electoral College votes and confirm the election of the President.
Four years ago, then-Vice President Mike Pence was pressured by Donald Trump, then in his first term as president, to reject Joe Biden’s victory. Trump alleged electoral fraud, but Pence did not interfere. Likewise, Kamala Harris has already guaranteed that her role will be solely ceremonial to certify the Electoral College votes.
- January 20, 2025
It is known as Inauguration Day. The winner of the presidential election is sworn in as president. Confirming victory, that day Donald Trump will take the oath of office at the Capitol in Washington.
Source: Observadora
