Article XVI.
Miscellaneous Provisions

Section 4. The vote

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193519091850

The vote

In all cases of tie vote or contested election for any state office, except a member of the legislature, any recount or other determination thereof may be conducted by the board of state canvassers under such laws as the legislature may prescribe.

193519091850

The vote

In case two or more persons have an equal and the highest number of votes for any office, as canvassed by the board of state canvassers, the legislature in joint convention shall choose one of said persons to fill such office. When the determination of the board of state canvassers is contested, the legislature in joint convention shall decide which person is elected.

193519091850

Legislature, tie vote of electorate, choice

In case two or more persons have an equal and the highest number of votes for any office, as canvassed by the Board of State Canvassers, the Legislature, in joint Convention, shall choose one of said persons to fill such office. When the determination of the Board of State Canvassers is contested, the Legislature, in Joint Convention, shall decide which person is elected.

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