Pennsylvania Certifies 2024 Presidential Election Results

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt officially certified the results of the 2024 presidential election, with Donald Trump and JD Vance receiving 3,543,308 votes, while Kamala Harris and Tim Walz garnered 3,423,042 votes. The Certification of Ascertainment, signed by Shapiro, is a federal requirement that records the final election results for official use, reflecting a turnout rate of nearly 77% with over 7 million votes cast. Shapiro praised the efforts of local officials from both parties in ensuring a secure election process, emphasizing the importance of voter participation. The presidential electors for Trump and Vance are set to meet on December 17 for the state's Electoral College vote. The state's certification process, which faced potential contention, went smoothly without legal disputes or delays. This election marks Pennsylvania's continued status as a swing state, shifting back to Republican leadership after alternating between party control in recent elections.