Electoral Replacements
In almost every state today, electors are permitted to appoint their
own replacements if they cannot show up on the day electors convene and
vote in their state's capital. Sometimes, the replacements are
literally found by roaming the halls in search for candidates, as was
Mr. J. J. Levy of Michigan in 1948. However, when the vote was
actually taking place for Michigan that year, Mr. Levy had to be
restrained by the other electors – pledged to Thomas Dewey and Earl
Warren - from voting for Harry Truman and Alben Barkely.
Evidentially believing in the premise of a direct election Levy was
later quoted as saying: “I thought we had to vote for the winning
candidate.”Electoral Tie
Favorite Son Effect
A Few States Wins
Constitutional Residence
State Size
Special Interests
Power of State Legislatures
Unlucky Luck
Ignoring Your Vote
More Options
Vague Values
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