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MS SB2687
Bill
AI Summary
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Removes the requirement that tied elections be decided by drawing lots in favor of conducting a runoff election when two or more candidates receive an equal highest number of votes.
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Establishes runoff elections to be held three (3) weeks after the general election for tied candidates in county offices, district offices, and judicial offices.
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Restricts runoff election voting to eligible electors who did not cast a vote in the general election.
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Applies to elections for legislative offices in single-county districts, county offices, board of supervisors, justice court judges, constables, multi-county district offices, and judges of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeals.
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Takes effect July 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
Runoff general election; to be held when candidates for an office receive an equal number of votes.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/23/2016