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CT HB05903

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2013

Primary Sponsor

Government Administration and Elections Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 General Assembly

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

Full Bill Text

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