What if the Presidential election ends in a tie?
Nym90:
It could happen, and it would be good to get some ideas now. Even if it doesn't happen this year, we should do something about this for future races...the Constitution does not address this.
Blerpiez:
Clause 5. If no Presidential candidate receives a majority of the vote, the Senate shall determine the outcome of the election by voting a majority for one of the candidates whose name is on the ballot.
The senate votes for president between the three tickets
Nym90:
Thanks Blerpiez. I must have overlooked this.
It's still worth debating whether or not we should change the law though. Although this seems as fair as any way to do it. Similar to the way it's done in real life.
Nym90:
Ah, but what if the Senate is equally divided 5-5? It could well happen this year even...given the likely makeup of the new Senate, I could very well see an even split there too.
Gustaf:
Hm, good point. I think a run-off is reasonable. It seems really wrong to count first preferences or have the senate decide, since this sort of ircumvents the system we're using. The president should be elected by the people, using preerential voting.
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