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American elections have long been a model of freedom and fairness for democracies around the world, with a comprehensive system of checks and balances to ensure all votes are counted and election results are honored. The Electoral Count Reform Act (ECRA) is one critical safeguard that ensures our presidential elections run smoothly.
Congress passed the ECRA in 2022, updating the antiquated Electoral Count Act. The 2024 election will be the first presidential election utilizing the ECRA’s updated rules for finalizing the presidential election. The ECRA lays out the process and timeline for electing the president and vice president from Election Day to the joint session of Congress. Importantly, it also closes some of the ambiguous gaps in the prior 1887 law that governed the presidential election process.
Looking for a road map on how this law will shape the 2024 election? Join us to explore our just-released report, Electing the President: From Election Day to the Joint Session, with the experts who wrote it. The report explains the timeline and procedures that will guide the presidential election process.
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