We always had elections in for Student Council in Junior High School and High School. There was never a moment when the students were not represented by students. The elections for the following year’s officers were held in June and they officially assumed command the following September. It’s quite a stark contrast to the way we do things in our presidential elections.
We can easily understand the history behind the date for an orderly succession because of constraints on travel and communications in the early days of our country. We probably all see why the need for speed and action was so pressing that the 20th Amendment to the constitution moved the inauguration by 43 days from March to January. Though what about our next election in 2024?
The speed of the Internet would enable us to shave a couple of months off the time of presidential succession. Maybe November 20th. It would really give people something to talk about at Thanksgiving and would still allow time for recounts and challenges.
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