Tie Vote

Alternative Definitions

Definition 2

A situation in which two or more candidates fo r the same office receive an equal number of votes. Some states resolve tie votes by LOT. For major offices, such as United States Senator, the tie may be resolved by the state legi slature (see Nev. Rev. Stat. §293.400(1)(a)) or by holding a NEW ELECTION (see N. C. Gen. Stat. §163-182.2(1), 23 Virgin Islands Code §628). In some states, ties are resolved by holding a SPECIAL ELECTION. Me. Rev. Stat. §21-A- 732(2).

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