Electoral College vote moves Trump another step toward officially becoming president
Presidential electors gathered at state capitals across the country on Tuesday to cast their electoral votes in the 2024 election, formalizing President-elect Trump’s White House victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. In Concord, New Hampshire, the state’s four electors cast ballots on behalf of Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee.
Harris narrowly edged out Trump by about three percentage points to carry New Hampshire, the only swing state in New England. The Electoral College voting process was largely ceremonial, with New Hampshire being one of four states to kick off the day’s proceedings.
When Americans cast their ballots in a White House election, they are technically voting for state electors committed to supporting their choice for president and vice president. The electors are expected to vote in accordance with the outcome of the popular vote in their state.
The electoral votes from the states will be certified on January 6 during a joint session of Congress, and Trump will be inaugurated as president two weeks later on January 20. The political parties in each state choose their slate of electors ahead of the general election.
Trump decisively won the presidential election, securing the popular vote for the first time in three attempts and carrying all seven crucial battleground states. The former and future president ultimately won the electoral vote 312 to 226 over Harris.
The process of the Electoral College voting underscores the democratic principles of the United States, ensuring that the voices of the American people are represented in the selection of the country’s leaders. Stay tuned for more updates on the 2024 election results and the upcoming presidential inauguration.
