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Electoral College Confirms Donald Trump as President-Elect with Votes Certified January 6, Securing Enough Electoral Votes

Dec 17, 2024, 06:05 PM

On December 17, 2024, the Electoral College convened across the United States to officially cast votes for the presidential election, confirming Donald Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. The process involved electors from all 50 states, with significant gatherings in state capitols to formalize the results. Trump, having already secured a majority of the electoral votes, was confirmed as the president-elect. The votes will be certified on January 6, 2025. In states such as Texas, Florida, and North Carolina, electors cast their votes for Trump and his running mate, J.D. Vance, while electors in Massachusetts and Illinois voted for Harris. This year’s proceedings were noted for their calmness compared to the tumultuous events of the previous election cycle in 2020. Trump's election win was further solidified as reports indicated he received enough electoral votes to be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, while Vance will serve as Vice President.