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As far as this guy getting on the ballot, I don't know specific Tennesee election laws, but assuming they are similar state-to-state (especially for a federal election):
1. It is nearly impossible to write someone in. You have to write their name, the office you are running for, make a square box, and put an "X" in the square box. Voters mess this up all the time, by putting checkmarks in the box, or putting the office above the name, etc. Many election boards throw these out.
2. If he was the only guy on the ticket, a lot of people voted for him because they saw only one name on the ticket (duh). Election judges are required to let you know if you have under-voted, and while it is your right to do so, not many people do.
3. As a member of a major party, it is easy to get on the ballot. It is not as though any large-scale signature collecting needed to take place. Therefore, it would be pretty easy for him to do so without drawing enough attention that the GOP would field someone against him.
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