Donald Trump to be declared electoral college winner today
Despite opposition to Trump even among some Republicans, AP tally shows few 'faithless' electors
The Associated Press Posted: Jan 06, 2017 4:22 AM ET Last Updated: Jan 06, 2017 5:13 AM ET
The end of the 2016 presidential election is at hand.
A joint session of Congress is set to count the Electoral College votes on Friday, a traditional ending to a most unconventional presidential election.
Barring something bizarre happening, Republican Donald Trump will be declared the winner and will be sworn in at his inauguration on Jan. 20.
All 538 electors met in their respective state capitals in December to cast their votes. Trump finished with 304 votes and Democrat Hillary Clinton with 227, according to a tally by The Associated Press. It takes 270 Electoral College votes to win the presidency.
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