Those who saw Hamilton may remember the confusing 1800 race between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams that wound up in a tie between Jefferson and what other historical figure?

At this point in election history, rather than a vice president running on a ticket with the president, the two offices were chosen by who had the first and second most votes. The candidate with the most votes won the presidency and the candidate with the second most votes won the vice presidency. The Democratic-Republican party intended for Jefferson to win the presidency and Burr to win vice president, but they tied. The final choice came down to the House of Representatives, who, persuaded by Hamilton, chose Jefferson.

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