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Congress will meet on January 6 to formally count the ballots cast by the Electoral College
Dec 14, 2020 7:33 PM EST
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) President-Elect Joe Biden is one step closer to having his victory in the 2020 Presidential Election become official.
The Associated Press said Biden secured the 270 votes from the the Electoral College need to secure his spot as the next President.
Back in November, millions went to polling places across the country and cast their votes in the presidential election. Even though all of the votes have been casted, the Constitution says one group has to meet in order to validate the winner of the national election.
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Donald Trump won the state back in November with 55 percent of the vote. Author: WLTX, Associated Press Updated: 12:08 PM EST December 14, 2020
COLUMBIA, S.C. South Carolina’s electors have cast their nine ballots for President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence.
The electors are met Monday morning at the State House in Columbia. The Electoral College in other states are meeting as well to cast their votes as required by the U.S. Constitution.
The electors, spaced apart and wearing masks due to COVID-19 protocols, cast their ballots first for Mike Pence and then for Donald Trump. There was then a voice vote to affirm their choice.