US Presidential Elections: Eight Key Dates You Need to Know

In the midst of the unfolding US election season, it is crucial to highlight that voting day is just a single notable date among several, particularly considering the potential legal disputes that may arise from the former US President and Republican contender Donald Trump in case of defeat.

On November 5, Trump is set to compete against Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in the US election, which is predicted to be closely contested according to polls. Harris has garnered support from various celebrities.

Below is a summary of the key dates:

On November 5th, commonly referred to as Election Day, it essentially serves as the final opportunity for voting, considering that numerous individuals have already participated through mail-in ballots or early voting.

States are commencing the certification of election outcomes on various dates in November. The deadlines are staggered in battleground states such as Georgia (Nov 23), Michigan (Nov 25), North Carolina, and Nevada (Nov 26), Wisconsin (Dec 1), and Arizona (Dec 2).

Deadline for mail-in ballots to reach 17 states and D.C. is November 25, as long as they bear a postmark from November 5 or earlier.

On November 26, Donald Trump is scheduled for sentencing in New York for his involvement in falsifying business records during the hush money trial.

By December 11th, governors must certify election results as per the Electoral Count Act. It is imperative that all legal challenges are resolved before December 16th.

On December 17th, the Electoral College convenes, with electors casting their votes in alignment with the popular vote outcome in individual states.

On January 6, Vice President Kamala Harris is set to supervise the ceremonial tallying of Electoral College votes during a combined House and Senate gathering.

On January 20th, the inauguration ceremony is held at the Capitol where the president-elect swears in.

As the electoral process advances and possible legal actions develop, these dates hold significant importance.