The 2024 presidential election is over, but the path to Inauguration Day on Jan. 20 is just beginning. The votes have to be certified in the states, the Electoral College has to meet and then Congress counts the vote.

Biden's win came as voter turnout rose 7% over 2016, resulting in a total of 66% of U.S. adult citizens casting a ballot in the 2020 election, the Washington, D.C.-headquartered center said. Biden's popular vote differential was also better than fellow Democrat Hillary Clinton's 2016 two-point advantage, according to the fact tank.

Because of the unpredictability of swing states, they are crucial in determining the outcome of presidential elections. Since states can "swing" for either candidate, candidates will focus on winning over said states throughout the campaign period.

Former President Donald Trump is heading back to the White House after defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in Tuesday's presidential election. Here's how election night unfolded.

Donald Trump won the presidency Tuesday night, but Ventura County voters favored Kamala Harris. As of returns posted Thursday afternoon, 151,463 county residents, or 55%, cast ballots for Harris. Trump gained 116,