2020 US ELECTION
Voting Information Center
46th President of the United States
Joe Biden
D
Democrat
Joe Biden was sworn in as president on January 20.

Inauguration Updates

  • Joe Biden has taken the presidential oath of office.
  • Biden is the 46th President of the United States. Kamala Harris is the Vice President — the first woman, Black person and South Asian-American in that role.
  • A heavy security presence was in place for the swearing-in, including thousands of members of the National Guard.
  • Former Vice President Mike Pence attended the inauguration.

Facts About the Election
 

Avoid confusion about the election.
Election officials follow strict rules when it comes to ballot counting, handling and reporting.
Differences between final results and initial vote counts are due to it taking several days after polls closed to ensure all votes are counted.
Vote recounts and legal challenges are a regular feature of elections and must take place under established guidelines and processes.
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Source: Bipartisan Policy Center
Updated at 2:41 PM PT, Source: Edison/NEP and/or Reuters
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