Deadlines to Inauguration Day 2021
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As outgoing U.S. president Donald Trump continues to dispute his election loss, a series of legal challenges is expected to further cement Democrat Joe Biden's victory

Electoral College votes 
270 to win
Donald Trump 232
Joe Biden 306
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TRUMP LEGAL CHALLENGES

State with disputed result Vote certification deadline Margin of Biden’s win
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Wisconsin Dec 1 20,000+
Michigan Nov 23 150,000+
Pennsylvania Nov 23 80,000+
Nevada Dec 1 33,000+
Arizona Nov 30 10,000+
Georgia* Nov 20 12,284

Lawsuit
Recount
WA OR MT ND MN VT ID WY SD
IA NH ME NY MA RI UT NE
CA CO KS MO WVVA NJ FL MS AL DC
IL IN OH CT LA TX AK HI
KY DE NM OK AR TN SCNC MD
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Dec 8: “Safe harbour” deadline for resolving election disputes, certifying results and sending list of electors to Electoral College. Otherwise, state risks having its electors discounted
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Jan 5, 2021: Georgia Senate run-off
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Jan 6: House counts and certifies Electoral College votes in joint session presided over by incumbent vice-president Mike Pence
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Dec 14: Electors meet in each state to cast votes. Constitutionally, this vote determines next president
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*Biden victory confirmed after recount
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Sources: AP, Reuters, BBC Pictures: Getty Images
Jan 20: Presidential inauguration
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