The U.S. presidential election, as a significant event on the global political stage, affects the political landscape within the United States and will have far-reaching implications for global political and economic dynamics. The 2024 U.S. presidential election is particularly noteworthy, being referred to by U.S. media as "the most competitive U.S. election in 60 years," not only due to the fierce competition between the two candidates but also because of its potential impact on future policy directions and international relations. This article will provide a comprehensive overview of the important timelines of the election through a detailed timeline.
U.S. Election Day Voting Timeline (Singapore Time)
November 5
13:00: The towns of Dixville Notch and Hart's Location in New Hampshire hold traditional midnight voting first.
19:00: Polling stations open in several East Coast states, including Virginia, Maine, Connecticut, parts of Indiana, and New York.
20:00: Polling stations open in some states, including Florida, North Carolina, Ohio, West Virginia, and Georgia.
November 6
07:00: Polling stations close in parts of Indiana and Kentucky.
08:00: Polling stations close in Washington D.C., parts of Florida, New Hampshire, Georgia, South Carolina, Vermont, and Virginia.
08:30: Polling stations close in North Carolina, Ohio, and West Virginia.
09:00: Most major state polling stations close, including Pennsylvania, Michigan, the remaining parts of Florida, Alabama, Connecticut, Illinois, parts of Kansas, Massachusetts, Mississippi, and most of Tennessee.
10:00: Polling stations close in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Arizona, Colorado, the remaining parts of Kansas, and parts of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
11:00: Polling stations close in Iowa, Montana, Nevada, and Utah.
12:00: Polling stations close in California, Oregon, and Washington. This is the last batch of polling stations to close in the continental U.S. The subsequent ballot counting process will continue into the night, and results may sometimes be finalized on the same evening or the following early morning.
Ballot counting is a long and complex process, especially in tightly contested elections, where results may take days or even weeks to be finalized. This phase involves not only processing the ballots cast on election day but also counting mail-in ballots and other special ballots to ensure that every vote is counted.
Important Dates Timeline After the Election (Singapore Time)
Early November and December: Ballot Certification
States complete the counting of ballots and verification of results, officially certifying the election results. Specific dates vary by state but are typically completed within weeks after election day.
December 17: Electoral College Meeting
The Electoral College meets in each state capital to cast votes for president and vice president. The ballots passed by the Electoral College are sent to Congress for counting. The electoral votes are delivered to Congress, and states send the election ballots to the National Archives and Congress within a week after the Electoral College voting.
January 6, 2025: Congressional Certification of Election Results
The new Congress holds a joint session to officially count and certify the results of the electoral votes, presided over by the current vice president. If the Electoral College results are contested, members of Congress may raise objections and engage in debate and voting to decide.
January 20, 2025: Presidential Inauguration
The elected president and vice president take their oaths of office in Washington D.C., marking the beginning of the new government.
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