Understanding the Electoral College and Its Role in the 2024 Election

The results of the 2024 US presidential election will not be official on election night, as vote counting and certification can take days or weeks. In battleground states like Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, counting is delayed due to rules on processing mailed-in ballots. Legal challenges and provisional ballots can further slow the process. Each state has its own recount procedures, and official results must be certified by December 11. The electoral college votes are crucial, with potential legal battles expected, particularly from Trump and his allies.