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It could create social upheaval, for sure. But in the end, there is no one single election to dispute. In each individual state, the presidential electors get
by OldHand2018 6y ago
It could create social upheaval, for sure. But in the end, there is no one single election to dispute.
In each individual state, the presidential electors get together and vote. Those votes get locked up and delivered to Congress. Vice President Pence and the Speaker of the House preside over the counting of the votes, which will be done by two Democrats and two Republicans.
At that point, the votes can be disputed in writing. Both the Senate and the House must vote to reject those votes.
Once done, if no candidate has 270 or more votes, the House of Representatives votes for President and the Senate votes for Vice President.
- lazyant 6y agoDon't we have a problem if a governor and Houses in one state decide that the winner is their candidate, even if it's not or disputed? (see Florida and Gore).