What happens if no candidate receives at least 270 votes from the Electoral College? Conduct research of secondary sources to assist you. The Constitution states that a new election must be organized and the process start over. The President becomes the candidate with the highest popular vote, as determined by the Founding Fathers. The state legislatures convene to select the President and Vice President. The House of Representatives elects the President and the Senate elects the Vice President.

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Rigoberto Vargas

26 February, 10:57

What happens if no candidate receives at least 270 votes from the Electoral College? Conduct research of secondary sources to assist you. The Constitution states that a new election must be organized and the process start over. The President becomes the candidate with the highest popular vote, as determined by the Founding Fathers. The state legislatures convene to select the President and Vice President. The House of Representatives elects the President and the Senate elects the Vice President.

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Dottie · Answer 1

The House of Representatives elects the President from the 3 Presidential candidates who received the most Electoral votes. Each state delegation has one vote.