Legal Question in Constitutional Law in District of Columbia
President dies
What would happen if shortly before the presidential election one of the candidates died?
What would happen if the winner of the election died prior to being sworn in to office?
Asked on 7/14/08, 3:24 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: President dies
A new party nominee for president would have to be selected which would not necessarily be the vice presidential nominee.
The vice presidential selection on the winning ticket would then be sworn in as the president on the following January 20.
Answered on 7/14/08, 9:52 pm
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