What If No Winner Emerges in the US Election? Understanding a Possible Contingent Election
As the US election approaches, concerns loom over a potential scenario where neither Kamala Harris nor Donald Trump secures the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win. If this occurs, the newly elected House of Representatives would select the president, and each state would cast one vote. Such a contingent election has not happened in modern history, last occurring in 1800. This outcome could lead to significant political strife, as California and Wyoming would wield equal influence despite their differing populations, raising challenges in a divided Congress.