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In reply to the discussion: So what the fuck happens to the election?!? Genuinely confused/scared [View all]Renew Deal
(81,801 posts)30. It's not 100% clear.
But if Trump wins 270+, 270 of them have to vote for the same person some day in December. If they cant reach 270, its the same as no one getting a majority on Election Day.
If the president-elect dies after electors vote, the VP becomes president on 1/20. In theory, the electors could vote for the dead guy and let this happen, though Id have to see if the constitution allows it.
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So what the fuck happens to the election?!? Genuinely confused/scared [View all]
Alpeduez21
Oct 2020
OP
It goes on. Well technically it already started but there will be no change to election day
Statistical
Oct 2020
#2
I think some people are concerned that they may try some tactic to over-reach the
still_one
Oct 2020
#12