Voting Day: Every year in early November, American voters go to the polls to select electors for each state. For 2024, voting day is November 5.

Waiting for the electors to vote: After voting, wait for the electors in each state to decide the presidential candidate based on the results of the voters' vote.

Electoral College voting day: About a month later, usually in mid-December, the electors of each state vote to select the president and vice president. In 2024, it is expected to be December 16 (the specific date may be adjusted).

Results are announced: Shortly after the electors cast their votes, the results of the presidential election will be officially announced. This moment marks the announcement of the election results.

Inauguration Ceremony: The new president is sworn in on January 20 of the following year, marking the beginning of a new government and the formal end of the general election.