US Elections 2020: What happens if Trump-Biden race ends up in a draw?

With only eight days left for what is being termed as election for ‘America’s soul’, both Republicans and Democrats have stepped up ir efforts to woo voters. While vember 3 elections are set to elect next leader of US, experts are w considering possibility of a draw between two candidates. Here is what would happen in case of a deadlock between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

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First-Past--Post system

In America, President is chosen by an Electoral College, an institution that convenes in 51 separate locations once every four years to pick president. However, with number of electors being even, re is a perfect possibility of getting into a deadlock. With 269 votes each, both Trump and Biden stand a chance of standing equal, however, as US follows 'First-Past--Post system, an absolute majority is required. In this case, it would become a “contingent election” and would require voting by  United States House of Representatives, As of w, it has happened three times in republic’s history, last time in 1877. 

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President Pelosi or President Pompeo

Additionally, re is also a fascinating possibility of state goverrs stepping in to minate ir own alternatives delegates to college. Even if n, a president is t chosen till constitutional deadline of 14 December, n default line of succession would kick in, making it possible for Americans to wind up with president Nancy Pelosi or president Mike Pompeo.

Elections in America

American political system is dominated by only two parties- Grand Old Party (GOP) or Republican and Democratic Party. This year Republicans have minated country’s current President Donald Trump for re-election. On or hand, Democrats have minated former vice president Joe Biden for position. While riding on phrase "Make America Great Again", Trump has promised agricultural and ecomic reforms, Biden has pledged to introduce reforms in policing system and end brutality in nation.

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