Following the upcoming election, there will be a 77-day period before inauguration, during which a new law aims to facilitate a smoother presidential transition, regardless of the winner. This law allows for additional government funding and logistical support for both major party candidates if neither concedes, potentially resulting in Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump forming competing transition teams. Max Stier, president of the Partnership for Public Service, emphasized that cooperation is essential for an effective power handoff, as rules alone cannot enforce this. The 2020 transition was delayed due to Trump's unfounded claims of voter fraud, which has raised concerns about a repeat scenario this year. The new legislation is designed to mitigate such issues by ensuring federal support continues until any significant legal challenges are resolved. However, experts acknowledge that the potential for simultaneous transitions, lasting into December, poses risks but is deemed preferable to a complete lack of transition support.