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Democratic Primaries

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22. You're correct. I was mistaken.

Thu Oct 3, 2019, 08:46 AM

Oct 2019

I was thinking about what happens after Election Day, but before Inauguration Day.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

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What happens if a party's nominee dies before election day? [View all] NurseJackie Oct 2019 OP

The V.P. nominee runs. n/t ColesCountyDem Oct 2019 #1

This. customerserviceguy Oct 2019 #21

You're correct. I was mistaken. ColesCountyDem Oct 2019 #22

Fair question. I'd like to know as well. nt ecstatic Oct 2019 #2

The party selects the replacement. The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2019 #3

They draw names out of a hat left-of-center2012 Oct 2019 #4

I assumed wrong. The party picks the replacement. grossproffit Oct 2019 #5

If before the election the party picks a new nominee Hokie Oct 2019 #6

Thanks everyone! NurseJackie Oct 2019 #8

Excellent question, NJ! grossproffit Oct 2019 #9

I offer this after searching: party election candidate dies Lucid Dreamer Oct 2019 #10

Great link! Thank you... NurseJackie Oct 2019 #11

a deeper question qazplm135 Oct 2019 #12

I hope it never comes to that. NurseJackie Oct 2019 #14

Interesting question and I appreciate the answers. NT TidalWave46 Oct 2019 #13

I don't think he'll live long enough to be the nominee The King of Prussia Oct 2019 #15

Yes I did... amazing. NurseJackie Oct 2019 #16

I know in California state and local elections Mr.Bill Oct 2019 #17

This is what I am afraid of about BS PhoenixDem Oct 2019 #18

What a nightmare that would be. cwydro Oct 2019 #19

This message was self-deleted by its author elocs Oct 2019 #20