In the case of such a tie when the electoral votes are cast in state capitals on December 7, the Constitution says the newly-elected House of Representatives elects the president, with each state delegation casting one vote, and the Senate elects the vice president.

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This means that Governor Romney would need to win 54 percent of the remaining votes in order to tie the race on Election Day.

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While it is highly unlikely, with 538 electoral votes available there is the possibility of a 269-269 tie, and specific electoral calculations show it could actually happen.

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