How the House would pick the president in the event of an Electoral College tie

Explainer: If no one gets 270 electoral votes, the House of Representative decides who wins the presidency, with each state delegation getting one vote.

What would happen if Harris and Trump tie in the Electoral College?

The race would go to Congress, where Republicans would likely have an advantage.

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ABC News’ political director and Washington bureau chief Rick Klein breaks down the latest polling data and how former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris could win the election.

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Another Trump Presidency Would Make China Great Again

Trump remains well outside a bipartisan consensus on competing with China.

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Michelle Obama hits the trail, warning what a Trump presidency would mean for women's health

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A look at how the election is playing out on college campuses

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