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In reply to the discussion: UNPRECIDENTED: So what happens if TRUMP DIES, 2 or 3 days before [View all]Zeitghost
(3,943 posts)67. Not really unbelievable that this would not be covered
As there is no popular vote for President mentioned in the Constitution. The only election that matters in regards to the Constitution is the vote of the electors in the EC. Each state and it's law would govern how the electors would need to proceed if the candidate they were pledged to were to die.
But ultimately, the EC would elect the President as they always have.
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UNPRECIDENTED: So what happens if TRUMP DIES, 2 or 3 days before [View all]
DemocraticPatriot
Nov 2023
OP
This would be a constitutional crisis. We cannot be leaderless. We re-vote, I guess.
CTyankee
Nov 2023
#57
Votes for Trump would still be valid, since we don't really vote for the candidates themselves,
DemocraticPatriot
Nov 2023
#71
THANKS! That certainly gave answers to all possible relative questions!
DemocraticPatriot
Nov 2023
#68
Somehow, I think the U.S. Extreme Court would get involved in the election.
JustABozoOnThisBus
Nov 2023
#55