It may seem somewhat anti-climactic, given that the outcome of the presidential race was clear in the wee hours of November 6, but Tuesday was the day the Electoral College formally met and cast their votes for the president and vice president, pursuant to 3 U.S. Code § 7.
The certified slates of electors for each state and the District of Columbia met in their respective states, beginning with Maryland and continuing through to Hawaii.
🚨 BREAKING: Trump officially receives enough Electoral College votes from the states to become the president. Electors are meeting today.
They will be certified on Jan. 6. pic.twitter.com/6C0bUGCZgd
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) December 17, 2024
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