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The Electoral College votes to confirm results for the 2024 presidential election today. Here's what to know.

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Presidential electors will meet in state capitols across the U.S. Tuesday to cast their votes for President-elect Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

It's largely a ceremonial vote, the next step after the presidential election.

The political parties choose the slate of electors ahead of the general election.

After Election Day , all the votes are counted and then certified by each state.

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