TITLE 13. ELECTIONS

CHAPTER 16. RECOUNTS AND TIE VOTES

Part 5. Tie Votes

Tie Vote In Election For United States Congress

13-16-502. Tie vote in election for United States congress. If there is a tie vote for United States representative or senator, the secretary of state shall send a certified statement to the governor showing the votes cast and the governor shall order a special election.

History: En. Sec. 209, Ch. 368, L. 1969; R.C.M. 1947, 23-4120(1); amd. Sec. 188, Ch. 571, L. 1979.