Woo-Hoo and Congratulations!

06 Nov

Woo-Hoo and Congratulations!

Yesterday, 2 Chronicles 7:14 was made manifest. The voice of America was heard loud and clear, and today, our future shines brighter than it has in a long, long time. To God be the Glory. 

Over these past few weeks, the True the Vote team has been firing on all cylinders — assisting thousands of voters, election workers, and grassroots organizations through VoteAlert; keeping watch over drop boxes and tabulation centers in key battleground states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin; and rapidly deploying legal counsel, law enforcement, and other support across the country.

Did we face challenges? Yes. Did we record fraud? Yes. But despite the hurdles, we’re proud of the way things were handled—on the fly, efficiently, with unwavering commitment to upholding election integrity. And while some issues are still under review, the bigger story is the victory of what didn’t happen.

Efforts to clean voter rolls, monitor dropboxes, train and support election workers, educate and support voters (with multilingual resources), and advocate for common-sense reforms, all came together in a powerful and effective way. Voters showed up, united. And bad actors were effectively stopped in their tracks.

It’s been a long road, but now it feels like we’re stepping into a new morning for America—a morning full of hope and promise. To everyone who served, prayed, supported, or shared this mission—thank you. To all the other organizations who worked tirelessly, right alongside us—thank you. All of us, shields linked, made a difference at the ballot box.

So, what’s next? Well, the dust hasn’t fully settled from this election yet. There are still several House and Senate races that are too close to call, and some that may require recounts. Our focus remains on these areas, but we’re also looking ahead to what comes next in the 2024 election cycle. Here’s a breakdown of the critical milestones still to come:

Certificate of Ascertainment of Appointment of Electors: Deadline December 11, 2024

In every presidential election year, each state’s executive (governor or secretary of state) issues a Certificate of Ascertainment—a document that officially names the electors who will cast the state's electoral votes for president and vice president.

While this process was contentious in 2020, we hope that 2024 will see it carried out smoothly and without issues.

What’s included in the Certificate of Ascertainment?

  • Names of electors who are appointed to cast votes.

  • The state’s certified election results (the "canvass") showing the total number of votes cast and how they were distributed among presidential candidates.

  • The seal of the state, verifying the authenticity of the certificate.

  • A security feature to prevent fraud and verify the certificate’s legitimacy.

Meeting and Vote of Electors: December 17, 2024

On December 17, 2024—the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December—electors will meet in their respective states to cast their official votes for president and vice president. This is a key safeguard to ensure electors vote according to the certified results of the election.

During this meeting, electors must:

  • Cast their votes for president and vice president.

  • Sign multiple certificates affirming their votes.

  • Transmit these certificates to Washington, DC, and state officials.

These protocols ensure that the electors’ votes are legitimate, transparent, and in line with the outcome of their state’s election.

Deadline for Electoral Votes to Be Received: December 25, 2024

By December 25, 2024, all states must submit their electoral certificates to Washington, DC. If any certificates are not received by this deadline, the President of the Senate or the Archivist of the United States will request that the state’s chief election officer submit the missing certificate.

This step ensures that every electoral vote is accounted for and that the process remains transparent and timely.

The 119th Congress Convenes: January 3, 2025

On January 3, 2025, the 119th Congress will convene, and newly elected members will be sworn in. One of the first tasks in the House of Representatives will be the election of the Speaker of the House, which sets the stage for the important business ahead—including certifying the electoral votes.

Congress Counts Electoral Votes: January 6, 2025

On January 6, 2025, Congress will meet in a joint session at 1:00 p.m. to officially count and certify the electoral votes. The President of the Senate will preside, but their role is purely ministerial—they have no authority to unilaterally accept, reject, or alter the certified results of the electors.

If any objections are raised, they must be filed by both a member of the House and Senate, and they will be debated and voted upon according to established procedures. This process ensures that every electoral vote is thoroughly scrutinized and that the final result reflects the true will of the American people.

Inauguration Day: January 20, 2025

The newly elected president and vice president will take their oaths of office at 12:00 p.m. on January 20, 2025, marking the peaceful transition of power and reaffirming the strength of our democracy.

Looking Ahead

In addition to monitoring these milestones, our team will continue reviewing reports filed with us over these last few weeks, and preparing for advocacy opportunities in 2025, including reforms like photo voter ID, secure paper ballots, and accurate voter rolls!

We’ll continue to keep you apprised of our efforts, as we move forward with great optimism for America’s future.

On November 5, 2024, 2 Chronicles 7:14 was made manifest. To God be the Glory. 

Ever onward—

P.S. Just in case you’re wondering, we are also looking forward to having an honest conversation about what happened in 2020, not to relitigate it, but to prevent it from ever happening again. As Winston Churchill wisely said, “Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.”