TITLE 13. ELECTIONS

CHAPTER 16. RECOUNTS AND TIE VOTES

Part 5. Tie Votes

Tie Vote In Election For Supreme Court Justice, District Court Judge, Or State Legislator

13-16-503. Tie vote in election for supreme court justice, district court judge, or state legislator. If there is a tie vote for justice of the supreme court, judge of a district court, or member of the legislature, the secretary of state shall send a certified statement to the governor showing the votes cast for each individual and the governor shall appoint one of those candidates to the office.

History: En. Sec. 209, Ch. 368, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 23-4120(2); amd. Sec. 189, Ch. 571, L. 1979.