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HomeElections CodeDiv. 15Ch. 10Art. 2§ 15672 Tie Vote Resolution Procedure

§ 15672 Tie Vote Resolution Procedure

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§ 15672 Tie Vote Resolution Procedure

This law says that if two candidates get the exact same number of votes for a non‑judicial, non‑school office and the election covers more than one county, the Secretary of State must call both candidates to the state capital and decide the winner by drawing lots (like pulling a name out of a hat).

Key Takeaways

  • •Tie votes for non‑judicial, non‑school offices that span multiple counties are settled by the Secretary of State.
  • •Both tied candidates must appear at the State Capitol.
  • •The winner is chosen by lot (a random draw).

Example

Imagine a county‑wide election for a county commissioner where Candidate A gets 1,200 votes and Candidate B also gets 1,200 votes. Because the office isn’t a judge or school position and the election involves several counties, the Secretary of State will tell both candidates to come to the Capitol and will pick the winner by lot.

The Secretary of State doesn’t look at the votes again – they just use a random draw to break the tie.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 15672 Tie Vote Resolution Procedure

In the case of a tie vote for an office other than a judicial or school office to be voted on in more than one county, the Secretary of State shall forthwith summon the candidates who have received tie votes to appear before him or her at his or her office at the State Capitol at a time to be designated by him or her. The Secretary of State shall at that time and place determine the tie by lot. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

tie voteSecretary of Statedetermine the tie by lot

Related Statutes

  • § 15671 Tie Votes For County Committee
  • § 15651 Tie Vote Resolution Procedure
  • § 15652 Election Certificate After Tie
  • § 15673 Tie Vote Summons Mailing
  • § 15670 Presidential Delegate Candidate Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 15672.
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