Florida Election Law

The latest in Florida Election Law issues, cases, legislation, and news.

  • 
  • 
  • 
  • 

A personal blog of

Ken Tinkler.

  

  

 

Copyright 2016 Ken Tinkler

Tie vote

April 13, 2009 By Ken Tinkler

The City of Eagle Lake is dealing with a recount-confirmed tie vote, according to NewsChief.com.  Seven voters did not pick a candidate, and the remaining votes from the less than 20% turnout resulted in a tie.  Fla. Stat 100.181 speaks to this: “such persons shall draw lots to determine who shall be elected to the office.”

Filed Under: Local Cases

Welcome

  • About the Author
  • Disclaimer

Search the site

Categories

Links

  • Florida Division of Elections
  • Florida Election Laws Compilation
  • Florida Statutes
  • Florida Supervisors of Elections
  • My Twitter account

This is a personal web site offering commentary, not legal advice.  This blog should not be construed as legal advice on any specific facts or circumstances. The contents are intended for general information purposes only.  The publication of this blog is not intended to create, and receipt of it does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.