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MS SB2257
Bill
AI Summary
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Removes requirement that tied elections be decided by lottery drawing and replaces it with a runoff election held three weeks after the general election.
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Applies to general elections for legislative offices in single-county districts, county offices, board of supervisors, justice court judges, constables, district offices spanning multiple counties, and judicial offices for the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals.
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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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Effective date is July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Runoff general election; to be held when candidates for an office receive an equal number of votes.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2017
Committee Referrals
Elections1/13/2017
Full Bill Text
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