What Happens if the US Election Ends in a Tie?

What Happens if the US Election Ends in a Tie?
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In this video, we dive into the rare but fascinating scenario of a tied US presidential election. With the intense 2024 election race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, it's worth exploring what would happen if neither candidate secures the majority of electoral votes needed to win.

The US Constitution outlines a plan in case of a tie, but it's a complex process that most people aren't familiar with. We'll cover:

The only historical tie: The 1800 election between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, where it took the House of Representatives 36 ballots to break the tie and elect Jefferson as president.

How a tie is resolved today: We explain the process laid out in Article II, Section 1, which transfers the decision to the House of Representatives. Each state delegation casts one vote to elect the president, while the Senate chooses the vice president.

The impact of “faithless electors”: Some states allow electors to vote differently than their state's popular vote, adding an element of unpredictability. Could this influence the election outcome in a close race?

Timeline of key events: We cover the December 17 Electoral College vote, the January 6 Congressional count, and what happens if neither candidate reaches the needed 270 votes.

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