N.J. electors back Biden as he prepares to get the 270 Electoral College votes needed to become president
Updated Dec 14, 2020;
As the 59th Electoral College met at the Statehouse in Trenton, New Jersey Chief Justice Stuart Rabner
swore in the electors.
“We are privileged as New Jersey electors to select the overwhelming choice of the voters in our great state,” Murphy said.
The electors backed Biden and then Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in separate voice votes, and then filled out paper ballots. Applause followed when Murphy announced the results.
The electors were chosen in the Nov. 3 election. Biden polled 57% of the vote in New Jersey to 41% for President Donald Trump.
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There were no surprises when the electoral college met in Trenton Monday. ( (AP Graphic)
NEW JERSEY - The college that gives no diplomas met in the Garden State Monday and pledged all 14 votes to the president/vice president ticket of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
Although the voters cast their ballots five weeks ago, these are the votes that according to the US Constitution, really matter. The will of the voters is reflected in the actions of state electors, the Electoral College. Electors are chosen by political parties at the state level and in some cases are bound by law to vote in a way that is consistent with the results of the popular vote