Trump and Kamala Harris
Washington: Who will become the President of America? The answer to this question is going to be known very soon. There is a tough contest between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris and the whole world is keeping an eye on this election. In such a situation, a question is also arising that what will happen if Trump and Kamala Harris remain tied in this election?
What if both are equal?
Although the chances of a tie between the two candidates are very less, still this question seems to be arising. If Trump and Kamala Harris fail to reach the majority threshold of 270 voters, then according to the US Constitution, Congress will play the deciding role.
In case of a tie in the election, snap elections will have to be held in Congress. However, this would be something that has never happened in modern American history. The last time a tie forced Congress to choose a president was in the election of 1800, pitting Thomas Jefferson against incumbent President John Adams.
Jefferson was elected in this election but the lawmakers in the House had to struggle a lot to agree. Four years after this conflict, the 12th Amendment to the US Constitution was adopted, so that the procedures related to elections could be clarified to some extent. This time, if it happens, the House voting will take place on January 6, 2025.
According to the Congressional Research Service (CRS), “Each state, regardless of population, casts one vote for President in the contingent election.”
How are elections held in America?
Whenever presidential elections are held in America, it is held on the first Tuesday of November. This time this election is being held on 5th November. However, the process of American elections starts about one and a half years in advance. The tenure of the President in America is 4 years. A person can be President only a maximum of two times.
The process of US Presidential election is completed in 5 stages, which are Primary and Caucus, National Convention, General Election, Electoral College and Swearing-in. The most important thing in this is the general elections. Under this, the greater the population of the state, the more electors are sent by the general public. The rule of winner takes all applies in this. It is on 5th November.
This is considered the most important phase of the presidential election. It becomes almost clear who will become the next President from the party which elects more electors.
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