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democrattotheend

(11,605 posts)
Sat Oct 8, 2016, 08:18 PM Oct 2016

Trump could still be replaced on the ballot in some states if he withdraws

In 2002, the New Jersey supreme court allowed Democrats to replace Torricelli with Lautenberg after Torricelli withdrew. I believe that was in early October or late September. And then in Minnesota, Democrats were required to replace Wellstone on the ballot after he died, and ballots were reprinted. So I don't think it would be too late if Trump dropped out even though the filing deadlines have passed. But most likely votes that have already been cast for Trump would not count for his replacement. Again, that would depend on the state.

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Trump could still be replaced on the ballot in some states if he withdraws (Original Post) democrattotheend Oct 2016 OP
The RNC nominee is selected in a different than Senators, etc. it would require Thinkingabout Oct 2016 #1
Right. My post was assuming that happens democrattotheend Oct 2016 #5
Make it total chaos on their side. TheCowsCameHome Oct 2016 #2
What good would that do? The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2016 #3
Trump is adamant that he will not resign, and his loyal following will not meekly vote for anyone Agnosticsherbet Oct 2016 #4

Thinkingabout

(30,058 posts)
1. The RNC nominee is selected in a different than Senators, etc. it would require
Sat Oct 8, 2016, 08:21 PM
Oct 2016

The delegates to gather and select someone else.

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,735 posts)
3. What good would that do?
Sat Oct 8, 2016, 08:32 PM
Oct 2016

Just more chaos; they certainly can't win if he's on the ballot in some states and not in others.

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