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CT HB05903
Bill
Status
Passed
6/20/2013
Primary Sponsor
Government Administration and Elections Committee
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AI Summary
- Modifies procedures for resolving tie votes in primary elections for state, district, and municipal offices including state senator and state representative positions
- Requires tied candidates to participate in an adjourned primary held three weeks later, where only the tied candidates may receive votes
- If the adjourned primary also results in a tie with two or more candidates receiving the same highest number of votes, the Secretary of the State must resolve the tie by lot drawing in the presence of at least three disinterested persons
- Candidates may challenge a tie vote through a recanvass process before an adjourned primary is scheduled
- Effective date: July 1, 2013
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Resolution Of Tie Votes In Primaries For State Or District Offices And For The Office Of State Senator Or State Representative.
Last Action
Signed by the Governor
7/11/2013
Committee Referrals
Government Administration and Elections1/24/2013
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