What happens when there is a tie in the electoral college and no candidate wins a majority of the electoral votes?

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Unfortunately, there is an even number of electoral votes (538). Fortunately, if there is a tie, the House of Representatives will cast the deciding vote. Oct 17 00, 1:57 PM

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Do the US Electoral College votes, which vary from state to state, have an actual human counterpart? i.e. Are there actual Electoral College individual members? Has it ever happened that the Electoral College has overturned a state's winner? e.g. If Bush wins Kentucky, they overrule it that Gore wins it. How is favoritism of one party kept out of the Electoral College to ensure a fair election? How many electoral votes does Virginia have? How many electoral votes does it take to win the presidency?

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