US Elections: Could there be a tie for the Presidency?

A tie has not been seen in modern times but the process was implemented in the 1800s, including in the election of 1800 between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr

Supporters of President Donald Trump wait for election results Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in Stanton, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

As voters awaited the results of a tight presidential election between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, questions have been raised about the possibility of a tie.

While Mr Trump and Mr Biden’s names may be on the ballots that millions of Americans have filled in over the last few weeks, voters in the US do not directly elect their president.