1960: The Making of the President
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If neither player reaches 269 electoral votes, can a player still win, or does the game go to the House?
The rulebook says a player may win with fewer than 269 when Unpledged Electors is in play, and posters agree.
- 1960: The Making of the President rulebook · Rulebook · Unpledged Electors
- afafard · Community · 2021-02-07
- doverboy · Community · 2017-08-18
Yes, the player with more electoral votes wins, even with fewer than 269. Unpledged Electors can leave states unawarded, and the House procedure applies only to an exact electoral tie caused by that event.
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