Overview

• The certification process confirms the validity of election results, with deadlines differing across states.
• States must certify results before the Electoral College votes on December 17, 2024.
• Congress will officially count the electoral votes on January 6, 2025, led by the current Vice President.
• Certification involves verifying vote totals and resolving any discrepancies before results are official.
• Despite past controversies, experts assure that certification is a mandatory process with legal consequences for non-compliance.