who becomes president in a tie?

Answer 1

None of the above is correct. If there is a tie in the Electoral College, then the House of Representatives gets the vote. From the 12th Amendment:

"If no person have such majority, then from the persons having the highest numbers not exceeding three on the list of those voted for as President, the House of Representatives shall choose immediately, by ballot, the President."

So if there is a tie in this upcoming election, because the Democratic Party controls the House, the Democratic nominee would become president.

Contrary to the above, ties are possible. There are 538 votes cast in the Electoral College, so it could be split 269-269. That is why 270 is the magic number required to elect a president.

Or in some cases, 5-4 on the Supreme Court.

Answer 2

If I remember correctly it is almost impossible because of the rules for the electoral college, which out lived its usefulness several decades ago. Then it goes to the senate and if tied there the chair makes the final decision. It has been a while since my civics classes so do some research.

Answer 3

That's why we use the electoral college. There is no combination that could result in a tie, the electoral votes per state would never tie in any combination.

Answer 4

Good question! They way it is set up and the number of electoral votes for each states would make it nearly impossible for a tie, but I suppose it could happen.

Answer 5

if the presidency is tied in the electoral college, i believe the winner is the one who gets the most popular votes (total votes)

Answer 6

Like when Al Gore won the election and the REPUBLICAN supreme court appointed Bush?

Answer 7

Elections are not hocky games there is no tie

Answer 8

I'm researching this one.