Former President Donald Trump is poised to win this year’s election, qualifying to become the 47th president of the United States.
Trump would become only the second president to serve non-consecutive terms, with Grover Cleveland winning elections in 1884 and 1892.
As Trump inches closer to victory, these are the key dates to remember on his path back to the White House.
Certification of election results
According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, governments must certify their state’s vote count on various dates.
Here is an example of battlefield status dates:
Arizona – Third Monday after the election (November 25)
Georgia – 17thth day after the election (November 22)
Michigan – 20th day after the election (November 25)
Wisconsin – December 1
Electoral college vote
Under US law, Electoral College votes must be cast on the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December, which this year falls on December 17.
The Electoral College votes from all 50 states and the District of Columbia are cast on this date and are ready to be sent to designated federal and state officials.
The new Congress is seated
The new members of Congress meet on January 3, and on that date the archivist transfers sets of certifications of the Electoral College votes to lawmakers.
Electoral College votes are counted
On January 6, the Electoral College votes are counted in a joint session of Congress. Vice President Harris will oversee the count.
New president takes oath
On January 20 at noon, the new president and vice president will be sworn in in Washington.
