This chapter explores the historical changes to presidential election timelines, particularly the shift of inaugurations to January 20th in the 1930s. It highlights the resulting complications in electoral recounts, with specific cases like Hawaii 1960 and Florida 2000 illustrating the ongoing challenges in resolving disputes.
In this episode, we speak with Professor Stephen Siegel, a Professor of Law at DePaul University, about the Electoral Count Act, which sets the rules for Congress when it counts electoral votes. We explain what happens if there is just one slate and how Congress might resolve a controversy if there are competing slates of electors from one state.