Crazy and unlikely but possible electoral college scenarios

Using the RCP electoral college map.

Here is today's "no toss-up" map showing a very narrow Clinton victory.


Change New Hampshire and you get the 269 tied scenario! That means the election goes to the House of Representatives with two candidates qualified for the House of Representatives to choose from.


What happens if McMullin pulls off the upset in Utah and Nevada and Virginia flip? You get no one with 270 and three candidates qualified for the House of Representatives to choose from.



538 has a similar map to the RCP "no toss-up" map with the exception that 538 has Nevada in the Clinton column.



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