What happens if the presidential election ends in a tie? Here's the answer.
You know the number of electoral college votes it takes to get to win the United States presidential election: that would be 270 total.
But ... what happens if there's a tie? Yes, it's possible. And yes, there are tie-breaking procedures.
Here's the answer from USA TODAY: "The presidential election is left up to members of the House of Representatives in the event of a tie or any results where no one wins 270 electoral votes. The choice for the vice president is left up to the Senate."
How does that work? Here's more: "If the votes go to the House, states will vote as units. What that means: All of the House members from one state come together and vote, like their own mini state. Each delegation gets one vote."
There you have it!
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