What happens if a presidential nominee drops out of the race?
Newsy
If Trump or President Biden drop out of the race after being nominated, then delegates from their party would be free to vote on whomever they want.
In a normal election year, no one is wondering if a presidential candidate will be replaced after being nominated by their party. But this year, it's a topic of conversation.
After all, both leading candidates are in their late 70s or early 80s. And one of their memories is being called into question by a special prosecutor while the other could face four criminal trials this year.
A new poll from Monmouth University found 48% of respondents believe President Joe Biden is very likely or somewhat likely to be replaced as the Democratic nominee this year. In the same poll, 32% thought former President Donald Trump would be replaced.
The reasons behind those viewpoints varied. For some, it's ongoing legal issues. For others, it's age.
But how do you replace a nominee after the primaries?
