Trump Clinches 292 Votes: Biden Declines Recount Amid Online Speculation

Donald Trump secured 292 electoral votes, defeating Kamala Harris with 224. Despite false claims on social media, President Joe Biden has not requested a recount. Recounts are typically triggered by narrow margins, and Biden has acknowledged Trump’s victory with a call for a peaceful transition.

CONTENTS:

• Trump wins, Harris concedes, recounts possible.
• Certification deadlines approaching before swearing-in.
• Biden not requesting recount, Trump victorious.

Trump Clinches 292 Votes: Biden Declines Recount Amid Online Speculation

Trump wins, Harris concedes, recounts possible

Trump Clinches 292 Votes: Biden Declines Recount In the 2024 presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris conceded the race to President-elect Donald Trump, setting the stage for his second term as the 47th U.S. president. Trump flipped key battleground states, including Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, which had been won by Joe Biden in 2020. Trump also secured North Carolina, another critical swing state.

Though some states are still counting votes, the margins between Harris and Trump in several key states are narrowing. While recount laws vary by state, it’s unlikely Harris would request a recount at this stage, as the vote margins in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, though close, are still above the thresholds for an automatic recount. In states like Michigan, Nevada, and Wisconsin, recounts can be requested by the candidate or automatically triggered under certain conditions, but the law varies.

Ultimately, the results of the 2024 election will be certified by Congress on January 6.

 

Certification deadlines approaching before swearing-in

Trump Clinches 292 Votes: Biden Declines Recount  President-elect Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential race, but several important certification deadlines remain before he is sworn in for his second term. The certification process has gained attention following the 2020 election and the January 6th Capitol riot, leading Congress to pass the Electoral Count Reform Act in 2022 to clarify the certification rules.

Key certification dates for battleground states are as follows:

Arizona: State certification deadline by Nov. 25, with county canvassing due by Nov. 21.

Georgia: State certification deadline by Nov. 22, with county certifications due by Nov. 12.

Michigan: State certification deadline by Nov. 25, with county boards finishing canvassing by Nov. 19.

Nevada: State certification deadline by Nov. 26, with county canvassing due by Nov. 15.

North Carolina: State certification deadline by Dec. 2, with county canvassing on Nov. 15 and statewide canvassing on Nov. 26.

Pennsylvania: State certification deadline by Nov. 25, with unofficial results due by Nov. 12.

Wisconsin: State certification deadline by Dec. 1, with county clerks submitting results by Nov. 19.

After these states certify their results, the Electoral College meets on Dec. 17, 2024, to cast votes. The final step is Congress’s certification of the Electoral College results on Jan. 6, 2025, as required by law.

 

Biden not requesting recount, Trump victorious

Trump Clinches 292 Votes: Biden Declines Recount  After Donald Trump declared victory in the 2024 election, there was speculation on social media that President Joe Biden might call for a recount, particularly in swing states. However, this claim is false. Neither Kamala Harris’ campaign nor the White House has made any such request. Biden did have a phone call with Trump on Wednesday, inviting him to discuss a peaceful transition of power.

Trump secured 292 electoral votes, defeating Harris, who had 224. While some social media users have suggested that Biden should ask for a recount, especially due to claims of cheating, these assertions are unsubstantiated.

While it is possible for a president to request a recount, this is generally subject to state laws, often depending on the margin of victory. Recounts are typically triggered automatically if the margin is narrow enough, but the cost is usually borne by the candidate’s campaign unless state law provides otherwise.