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In response to "But it’s still fun to irresponsibly engage in rampant speculation! -- (edited)" by znufrii

I don't actually know what the procedure is if the elect dies before the votes are certified

Posted by Reagen Nov 21 '24, 14:06

A losing candidate died in between back in the 1800s and his votes were invalidated.

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I remember a 1980s/90s spy novel where a US politician is a Soviet sleeper agent. He is selected as a VP candidate and on election night his -- (edited) - Roger More Nov 21, 14:24
Pretty sure the VP gets elevated. Remember they didn't have a two person ticket, VP was chosen separately back then -- nm - zeitgeist Nov 21, 14:09 1
- This was well after that modification. -- nm - Reagen Nov 21, 14:11

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