We can be certain that they will not elect someone who is not running.
While that is obviously true from a technical standpoint, sometimes there are others who are willing to run, but only if they are assured of getting the votes. They keep their candidacy quiet until they area successful at horse-trading enough votes and then pop-in at the last minute for the win. Not much chance for the peanut gallery to comment in those situations.
what game is afoot?...........
In silly season you never know.