It was once a remote hypothetical, but the COVID-19 pandemic has created some very real reasons to ask the question: What happens if a candidate for president, for any reason, is incapacitated or removed from the race before Inauguration or Election Day?
What Happens If A Candidate For President Is Incapacitated?
Experts break down what to expect if either major presidential candidate is unable to continue in the race through Election Day or inauguration.
What Happens If A Candidate For President Is Incapacitated?
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Posted: 9:04 p.m. EDT Oct 4, 2020
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