The Lessons of 1800
A mericans are headed to the polls today to cast their ballots in a crucial election. People are anxious, hopeful, and scared ...
US presidential election in 1800: The bizarre outcome between Jefferson and Adams that ended in a duel
The US is not unaccustomed to contentious elections, but they rarely result in violence. However, an electoral tie and a ...
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The Echoes of 1800 in the 2024 Election
But I’m struck by the similarities between 2024 and a much earlier election, one of the most consequential in our nation’s ...
Fact Check: It's Not True That All Votes Were Counted on Election Night Before 2020
In U.S. elections, every vote was counted on election night prior to 2020.
What if Trump and Harris tie on Election Day? That's when the 12th Amendment comes in
What if neither Kamala Harris nor Donald Trump secures the crucial 270 electoral votes needed to win, setting up a rare ...
This Year’s Election Dramas Are Tranquil Compared With America’s First Presidential Contests
The election of 1800 alone featured almost everything that's made President Trump's three presidential contests a wild ride.
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Intrigue, mischief, and the 1800 presidential election | David Adler
The Madison-Jefferson letters presaged the 1824 election which, thrown to the House, resulted in the election of John Quincy ...
Ballot box bedlam: Revisiting some of the most controversial elections in US history
The 2000 election between Democratic nominee Vice President Al Gore and Republican George W. Bush came down to a ...
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Understanding the Electoral College
Explore the Electoral College, a system that elects the U.S. president. Learn about its history, process, and how it differs from popular vote.
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What happens if there’s a tie in the US presidential election?
Similar stalemates have occurred twice in US history, in 1800 and 1824. In the 1800 election, Thomas Jefferson’s ...
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What if Trump and Harris tie on Election Day? That's when the 12th Amendment comes in
After the 1800 election, the House voted 35 times to break the tie in electoral votes between Democratic-Republicans Thomas Jefferson and his running mate Aaron Burr without reaching a majority.