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When does the Electoral College count the votes?
This is followed closely by the counting of electoral votes in Congress on January 6. When the paired Certificates of Vote and Certificates of Ascertainment have been delivered to the designated Federal and State officials, the States’ Electoral College duties are complete.
Where do the electors meet to cast their votes?
On the first Monday after the second Wednesday in December, the electors meet in their respective States. The State legislature designates where in the State the meeting will take place, usually in the State capital. At this meeting, the electors cast their votes for President and Vice President.
Can Congress object to the Electoral College?
The vice presidency is determined in the Senate. The U.S. code does allow Congress to object to electoral votes. Here’s how it works: an objection needs to be in writing and signed by at least one Senator and one Representative. In terms of what counts as a valid objection, Mulji said that the laws are vague.
What happens if an electoral college certificate fails to reach Congress?
If any State’s Certificate fails to reach the President of the Senate, the President of the Senate calls on OFR to deliver duplicate originals in its possession to complete the set held by Congress. Congress meets in joint session in the House of Representatives on January 6 to count the electoral votes.
December 14, 2020 —Electors vote The electors in each State meet to select the President and Vice President of the United States. January 6, 2021 —Congress counts the vote Congress meets in joint session to count the electoral votes (unless Congress passes a law to change the date). January 20, 2021—Inauguration Day
When will the electoral results be certified in 2021?
Due to violent unrest in and around the Capitol, the electoral results were not certified until 3:44 a.m., the morning of January 7, 2021. Click on the name of a State to see its Certificate of Ascertainment.
How does Nebraska distribute its electoral college votes?
Nebraska distributes its electoral votes proportionally, with two at-large electors representing the statewide winning presidential and vice presidential candidates and one elector each representing the winners from its three Congressional districts.
How are Maine’s electoral votes distributed?
Maine distributes its electoral votes proportionally, with two at-large electors representing the statewide winning presidential and vice presidential candidates and one elector each representing the winners from its two Congressional districts.