This chapter explores the unique events of the 1800 and 1824 presidential elections in the U.S. where no candidate achieved a majority, leading to selections by the House of Representatives. It features insights from a historian on the framers' rationale and implications for future electoral outcomes.
In today's episode of the mini-series, we discuss the House contingent election. It hasn't happened since 1824, but could it this year? What could trigger it? And what would happen if the House has to choose the President?