Trump vs. Harris: A Timeline of Events Leading Up to the U.S. Presidential Election
By Costas Pitas
(Multibagger) - In an unprecedented showdown, Republican former President Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris are set to go head-to-head in the upcoming Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election. Here's a detailed timeline of crucial events leading up to Inauguration Day next January.
- Oct. 1: Watch the debate between Republican VP candidate JD Vance and Democratic rival Tim Walz hosted by CBS News.
- Nov. 5: Get ready for Election Day
- Later in November: Brace yourself for a potentially prolonged wait for the election results, especially if mail-in ballots play a significant role.
- Nov. 26: Trump faces sentencing in the Manhattan hush money case, marking a historic moment as the first sitting or former U.S. president to be convicted of a crime.
- Dec. 17: Electors convene to cast their votes in the Electoral College.
- Dec. 25: Deadline for the receipt of electoral votes by the president of the Senate.
- Jan. 6, 2025: Witness the vice president presiding over the Electoral College vote count and declaring the election results.
As we approach Jan. 6, 2021, Trump's clash with VP Mike Pence during the certification of Biden's win and the subsequent Capitol attack by Trump supporters have left a lasting impact on the political landscape. Congress's recent enactment of the Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act of 2022 sets higher standards for challenging state results.
- Jan. 20: The grand inauguration ceremony where the newly elected president and vice president are officially sworn into office.