Is there any mechanism for an early election in the US

[Siam_Sam]

@ftg

But as I noted above, the date is set by simple law, not Constitution. A new law could be passed changing it to November 2nd, no problem.

Ain’t gonna happen. No ifs, ands or buts.

[Munch]

@griffin1977

As I understand it impeachment of the president simply results in the vice president taking over (this is what happened when Nixon resigned).

That is not what happens when a president is impeached. Both Clinton and Johnson remained in office after their impeachments, and Nixon was never impeached.

[Siam_Sam]

@Munch

That is not what happens when a president is impeached. Both Clinton and Johnson remained in office after their impeachments, and Nixon was never impeached.

This. Many Americans don’t understand exactly what an impeachment is. The rest of the world is completely clueless regarding this.