The possibility of a contingent election raises questions about the stability of electoral processes, especially considering the implications of a polarized political environment.
The Constitution's 12th Amendment allows the House to elect the President if no candidate secures a majority of electoral votes, demonstrating a unique contingency.
In a contingent election, each state casts a single vote for President, necessitating internal polling among state Representatives, complicating the democratic process.
Historic precedents for contingent elections exist, yet they would not necessarily govern the House’s actions in a contemporary election scenario.
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