We are now in the final phase of the 2024 election cycle, which has been filled with unexpected events. The Republican nominee, former President Donald Trump, has narrowly escaped two assassination attempts. He is also currently involved in several legal battles, the outcomes of which remain uncertain.
In a surprising turn of events for the Democrats, President Joe Biden withdrew from the race following a difficult debate performance in June. Vice President Kamala Harris was subsequently chosen as the Democratic nominee.
Early voting has already begun in Virginia, Minnesota, and South Dakota on September 20th. Mississippi will follow suit on September 23rd, with other states commencing their early voting throughout October.
Eight states and the District of Columbia will automatically send out mail-in ballots to voters. In other states, voters must request mail-in ballots themselves. Additionally, some states require voters to provide a reason for not voting in person.
Republican nominee Senator JD Vance from Ohio will face off against Minnesota Governor Tim Walz during an event hosted and broadcast by CBS. The exact time and venue for this event have yet to be determined.
Election Day is always held on the Tuesday following the first Monday in November; this year it falls on November 5th.
The Georgia election interference case involving Trump is currently on hold while an appeals court decides whether District Attorney Fani Willis can proceed with it. The hearing for this case is scheduled for December 5th.
All these legal issues will unfold after what is expected to be a fiercely contested presidential race along with congressional races and ballot measures that will all be decided on November 5th.
During this time period, House members will elect their speaker who holds second place in line of succession for presidency. They will also engage in debates and vote on House Rules for the upcoming term.
If neither candidate receives at least 270 electoral votes required to win outrightly, Congress steps in to determine the outcome of the election. Each state gets one vote when deciding who becomes president; therefore a majority of at least 26 votes is needed to win.
It is anticipated that representatives would vote along party lines; however each state submits one collective vote “en bloc.” For example if New York has ten representatives supporting Trump and eighteen supporting Harris then Harris would receive New York’s single vote.
once elected as president through whichever means necessary or appropriate according to constitutional guidelines outlined above,the newly elected president takes an oath promising faithful execution of their duties while preserving protecting defending United States Constitution
