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DYK: The extended fight over the 1800 election was caused by a tie not between Jefferson and Adams, but between Jefferson and his running mate Burr.

Posted by Apple Baron Betty 🥧 (aka BaronWasteland) Nov 12 '20, 08:45

At the time, each elector cast 2 EV with no distinction between Pres and VP. The plan was for one of the electors to cast one of his votes for Jefferson and the other for some rando, making Jefferson the winner and Burr, the second place finisher, the VP. The party did not execute. Result: 73-73 tie at the top and the election got kicked to the House, where it was eventually settled after 36 ballots.

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yes, I think more than a few of us knew. -- nm - Diva🦃🦃🦃 Nov 12, 09:22
I'm not sure the term "running mate" is really applicable. -- nm - mara Nov 12, 09:07
Just think, if it had gone differently today we probably wouldn't have... - Green Bean Cuzzinrole Nov 12, 08:59
The very first example of "oh shit we didn't stress test this". -- nm - Reagen Nov 12, 08:52 2
- Another example was the death of William Henry Harrison. It is not clear in the Constitution if the VP becomes P, or just acts in accordance with the - crash davis Nov 12, 09:23
- The best laid schemes of mice and men / Get f-ed up by men. -- nm - Apple Baron Betty 🥧 Nov 12, 09:01
The people are asking to hear my voice. For the country is facing a difficult choice. And if you were to ask me who I'd promote... - Alexander Hamilton Nov 12, 08:48 1
- Well, I’ll be damned...well I’ll be damned. -- nm - Will Hunting Nov 12, 09:02
Yes. -- nm - Will Hunting Nov 12, 08:46 3
- *awards Will a sticker reading Election History Nerd* -- nm - Apple Baron Betty 🥧 Nov 12, 08:47 2
  - Not a Hamilton fan, I guess? -- nm - mara Nov 12, 09:06 1
    - Never seen it. Didn't realize this bit was covered. -- nm - Apple Baron Betty 🥧 Nov 12, 09:29

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DYK: The extended fight over the 1800 election was caused by a tie not between Jefferson and Adams, but between Jefferson and his running mate Burr.

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