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Even after the election, there is still a long, and potentially turbulent, road ahead

Read more in our dossier on the American elections.

– 7 november

Those responsible for the elections start the process of checking and confirming the counted votes. The period within which this must be done varies.

– 11 november

On that day, the preparations for the transition begin. If it is not yet certain who can claim victory, both campaign teams will be informed.

– 26 november

An exceptional date: Trump would then be sentenced in the case surrounding the hush money he paid a porn actress. He faces four years. He cannot pardon himself, if he were elected. After all, this is a complaint from a state. (Read more below the photo)

Stormy Daniels and Donald Trump. The verdict in the lawsuit will be announced at the end of November. — © REUTERS

– 11 december

The governor officially awards the electoral votes to the candidate who wins in the state.

– 17 december

A date considered potentially very dangerous for intimidation and threats. The electors physically come together in each state to vote. The certificates are then forwarded to Washington.

– 25 december

Deadline. The certificates must arrive in Washington no later than Christmas Day. If that does not happen, the President of the Senate can intervene and request it.

– January 3

First session of the new House of Representatives and Senate.

– January 6

The Senate and House come together to count the votes under a watchful eye. Vice President Harris chairs that session in which the winner is – finally – officially declared.

– January 20

Inauguration and start of the four-year term of office.

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