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On the off chance faithless electors refuse to vote for Trump and he goes beneath the majority (270), the House holds a 'contingent election'.
(this based on the idea that they would just not vote,)
"In the case of an Electoral College deadlock or if no candidate receives the majority of votes, a “contingent election” is held. The election of the President goes to the House of Representatives. Each state delegation casts one vote for one of the top three contenders to determine a winner."
Electoral College Fast Facts | US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives
Which brings up the question, who would be the third 'candidate' in said election?
Obviously Clinton and Trump would be the top 2, but would Cruz or Sanders be the third?
Your ideas?
(this based on the idea that they would just not vote,)
"In the case of an Electoral College deadlock or if no candidate receives the majority of votes, a “contingent election” is held. The election of the President goes to the House of Representatives. Each state delegation casts one vote for one of the top three contenders to determine a winner."
Electoral College Fast Facts | US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives
Which brings up the question, who would be the third 'candidate' in said election?
Obviously Clinton and Trump would be the top 2, but would Cruz or Sanders be the third?
Your ideas?