Elections America

A guide to the online and offline road ahead

November 5, 2024 is the beginning of the next phase of American politics. The aftermath ahead may be challenging to navigate and will lay the foundation for the new political era starting January 20, 2025. It is critical to understand the full extent of how things may develop and who is involved.

A comprehensive guide follows to explore the contours you need to know. While some aspects of other contests are covered, this article focuses on the U.S. presidential election.

Results: The key results from November 5, 2024.

Up Front:  The most salient points to be aware of regarding the nature of the election and the dynamics at play.

The Overview: A broad description of the offices contested on November 5 and how voting works.

The Process: The ‘day after’ process of counting and certifying the elections through Inauguration Day on January 20, 2025.

The Map:  A review of the electoral votes to be captured and the possible paths to victory.

Scenarios: A detailed look at the five potential outcomes and how each may play out.

Shenanigans: An initial exploration of wildcard interventions that may follow from the election results.

Concluding Thoughts: A final perspective on the moment.

Appendix - Key Players: A concise summary of highlighted actors at the federal and state level from the government and judiciary, as well as individuals in political parties, civil society, media, and ‘America online.’

As things develop in the aftermath, this post may be updated.