I have trump at 265. the 4 EV in NH and 1 in Maine will put him at 270.
where would we stand with the House if we get a 269-269 tie?
the DC 3 created an even number of EVs for the first time.
If the Presidential election is close the House (and almost certainly at least 26 delegations, currently we have 32) is certain to remain Republican. I would expect a party line vote.
If it’s a tie or 270-268 though a single faithless elector would give them a third choice, it’s between the top 3 for President (if 2 other candidates got 1 vote each I guess they’d have to include both?). A rouge GOP elector could vote for say, Bush, and the House would have Bush to choose from and potential chaos.
If the House deadlocks the VP-elect (chosen by the Senate from the top two candidates if none get a majority) would be acting President for as long as it took the House or the entire term if necessary. Under such a scenario the midterm elections would have the potential to choose the President.