The election is over, what’s next?

The election is over, at least for most Americans, but what comes after the election?

Following the election, there is a period for legal challenges to be fought out, recounts, and other processes. The people you voted for on November 5th will not be sworn into office until January.

During this time, you will also see certain things occur with the candidates who have won or are projected to win. Those candidates will begin working on who will staff their offices, especially the President of the United States.

Some citizens also begin preparing themselves for what’s next for their city, county, state, and country. Some take to social media to praise a win, while others mourn the loss of the candidate they hoped would win.

Throughout the past week, since Donald Trump was elected back into the White House, the President-elect has been selecting who he believes will be the best to serve in roles he chooses. These roles include Attorney General, Chief of Staff, Federal Reserve Board members, or the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as federal judges, ambassadors, and other federal offices.

Meanwhile, in the Senate and House of Representatives, meetings are being held with the freshman congressmen and congresswomen to discuss how things work and other introductory matters. These new members of Congress must begin their two- or six-year journey of serving their constituents.

Many members of both the House and Senate are expected to resign or miss key votes if they’re appointed to roles in the executive branch by President-elect Trump.

For now, those recently elected are in a period of preparation as they get ready for the long journey of serving their constituents. Legal battles continue in races deemed “too close to call” or where other issues have arisen.