US Election 2025: Key Dates Ahead as Trump Secures Victory

Donald Trump, the Republican candidate, has clinched the 2024 U.S. presidential election, surpassing 270 electoral votes across critical battleground states. World leaders extended congratulations as the media confirmed his win on Wednesday.

Speaking to supporters in Florida, Trump thanked Americans for electing him the 47th president and pledged to “deliver a strong, safe, and prosperous America.”

Meanwhile, President Joe Biden has 75 days left in office, with the inauguration set for January 20, 2025. Biden’s administration has pledged a peaceful transition, emphasizing the commitment to a seamless power transfer.

Here’s a look at the significant post-election dates leading to the inauguration:

Key Dates:

November 7: State certification of election results begins, finalizing by early December.
November 11: Presidential transition briefings begin.
November 26: Trump faces sentencing in his hush-money case, with state penalties unaffected by federal pardon powers.
December 11: State executives sign Certificates of Ascertainment, confirming electoral votes.
December 17: Electoral College voting day, where electors cast official votes.
December 25: All electoral votes must reach Congress by Christmas.
These milestones ensure a structured transition process, allowing time for Trump to assemble his administration and prepare for office.