A Brief Understanding of the U.S. Election Process:
Voting begins on November 5, 2024;
From November 6 to December 11, each state certifies the election results;
December 17: The Electoral College meets to cast official votes;
January 6, 2025: The U.S. Congress holds a session to count and certify the electoral votes;
January 20, 2025: The elected President of the United States is officially sworn in.
