On Monday, Kamala Harris will preside over the certification of the Electoral College votes, acknowledging her defeat to Donald Trump.
Historically, this role has been fulfilled by vice presidents, but Harris's task is particularly painful given her loss.
Unlike Trump in 2021, Harris has not attempted to question the election results nor sought to undermine the certification process.
She has accepted her defeat graciously and refrained from legal challenges or promoting false allegations of fraud.
The upcoming certification stands in stark contrast to the chaos of four years prior, where the Capitol was stormed in protest of the election results.