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If A President Elected Dies Before Taking Office Does His Or Her VP Pick Become The Next President?

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    I believe that the VP Elect is sworn in as Pres. And the Majority Speaker of the House steps up to VP.
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    Debossman 

    answered 1 year ago

      It depends on whether or not the electoral college has already made their decision.
      Here is one analysis from Wik:

      In the United States, the members of the U.S. Electoral College are elected by the people in November once every four years; in December, they are in session and in turn elect the President of the United States; finally, the President of the United States assumes office in January. One is officially the president-elect only after being chosen by the Electoral College, but unofficially the person chosen in the November general election is called the President-elect even before the Electoral College meets. An example of the practical effect of the official status is found in the U.S. Constitution's provision that if the President-elect dies, then the Vice President-elect becomes president on Inauguration Day. That rule takes effect only after the meeting of the Electoral College. If the person unofficially called the President-elect dies before that meeting, then the Electoral College would have broad discretion to choose some other person.
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      Freedom1st 

      answered 1 year ago

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