The Electoral Count Process Explained

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This chapter explores the procedures following the presentation of electors to Congress, detailing the roles of the Vice President and tellers in the electoral process. It highlights the significance of the Electoral Count Act in defining the counting method, addressing objections, and managing potential disagreements between the House and Senate.

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.