What happens to the election if Biden dies before it?

  • With considerable time til the election
  • Not enough time to change the election

Assuming Biden wins on election day, what is the procedure at various stages throughout the election if Biden dies?

  • After election day but before votes are counted
  • Votes counted but not certified by Congress
  • Certified but not inaugurated
  • Any other stages I've missed
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[–] 8 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Additional question. If the Vice President takes over and becomes President, do they finish the full term or are they just interim president until a new election can take place?

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  • [–] 21 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    They finish the current term and appoint a new VP. The election calendar doesn't change

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  • [–] [S] 5 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    So the new President just picks whomever they want to be Vice President? It doesn't automatically become the Speaker of the House? Also, is there a confirmation process that the VP nominee has to complete similar to Supreme Court Justices?

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