As American voters get ready to elect their representative between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump on November 5, here are some of the key dates and events related to the US presidential election...
Nov 5, 2024 | This is when voters across the United States will cast their ballots for president.
Nov 25, 2024 | This is the last day for 17 states and the District of Columbia to allow postal votes to arrive with an Election Day postmark.
Nov 26, 2024 | Trump, the first sitting or former US president to be convicted of a crime, is due to be sentenced in the Manhattan hush money case where he was found guilty of falsifying documents to cover up a payment to silence a porn star.
Dec 11, 2024 | Electors in each state officially cast their votes for president and vice president.
Dec 17, 2024 | Deadline for 538 electoral college votes to arrive in Washington.
Dec 25, 2024 | The electoral votes must be received by the president of the Senate - a role held by Vice President Kamala Harris.
Jan 6, 2025 | Electoral College votes formally counted before Congress.
Jan 20, 2025 | The elected president and vice president are inaugurated and officially take office.
