Us Election

[Hopkirk]

What are the rules surrounding an American election if, lets say, one of the candidates was taken seriously ill a month before election date?

Further to that, what are the rules if that candidate were to die before the election?

[ladybirder]

If they die they can't run for President!!

[Mozz71]

I think he means can the submit a new candidate or does it automatically revert to the VP/running mate?

[Hopkirk]

Spot on, Mozz. Does the election go ahead, or do they delay while a new candidate is selected?

[-SharonA-]

https://news.sky.com/story/us-election-2020-what-happens-if-trump-becomes-incapacitated-or-dies-12087574

[Hopkirk]

Thanks Sharon. That answers it, but also confirms that it would be one almighty mess.