Fact Check: Does the Constitution Ban Having a President and Vice President From the Same State?
2024 Presidential Election,US Constitution,Kamala Harris,Vice President
A post shared on X claims that the U.S. Constitution forbids having a president and vice president hail from the same state.
Verdict: False
The post is a misinterpretation of the 12th Amendment. The 12th Amendment only prevents Electoral College electors from voting for a president and vice president who are both from the state they reside in.
Fact Check:
Harris is expected to announce her choice for vice president soon as her team continues to research and test top candidates, according to CNN. After the announcement, she will begin a tour of several battleground states next Tuesday, the outlet reported.
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