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Americans break election ties in crazy ways − and jeopardize democracy in the process

  • Written by Ismar Volić, Professor of Mathematics, Director of Institute for Mathematics and Democracy, Wellesley College
Americans break election ties in crazy ways − and jeopardize democracy in the processIs one of these methods really the best way to break an election tie?Composite from Johner Images, Devonyu, kasezo via Getty Images

Commentators and observers are concerned about the possibility of a tie in the November 2024 presidential election. One possibility is that both major-party candidates end up with 269 electoral votes – one short...

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