Key Dates In US Election

By: EjazUlHaqBhat

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The US presidential election will be held on November 5. Voters will choose between former president Donald Trump and vice president Kamala Harris

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Here is a timeline of events from election day to inauguration day, when the US president is officially sworn in

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November 5 is the day America votes. It could take days for the election result to be known fully, especially if it is close and mail-in ballots are a factor

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On December 17, electors, who together form the Electoral College, meet in their respective states and the District of Columbia to select the president and vice president

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On December 25, the electoral votes must be received by the president of the Senate

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On January 6, the vice president presides over the Electoral College vote count at a joint Congress session, announces the results and declares who has been elected

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January 20 - the inauguration of the election winner and their vice president takes place

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At this ceremony, the victor and the vice president are officially sworn into office

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