Biden won the election, receiving 81.3 million votes (51.3%) to Trump's 74.2 million (46.9%)[19][20] and winning the Electoral College by 306 to 232.[21][20][19] Biden's victory became clear on November 7, after the ballots (including mail-in ballots) had been tabulated.[22] The Electoral College voted on December 14, in accordance with the law, formalizing Biden's victory.[21]