Biden clears 270-vote mark as electors affirm his victory

The Electoral College today confirmed the election of Joe Biden as President of the United States,

President Donald Trump, challenged the election result of November 3 and tried to overturn the result through legal means.

Confirmation of the president-elect came as California gave him 55 votes Monday afternoon.

Earlier, Biden’s victory was confirmed by the 16 Michigan Grand Electors who voted for the Democrats as President of the United States today.

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