§ 16703 Election Contest Winner Declaration
This law says that if, during an election dispute, it's found that someone else received more legal votes than the defendant, the court must declare that other person the winner.
A city council election ends with a tie in the vote count, and a court review shows that a different candidate actually received more valid votes.
The court will announce that the candidate with the most legal votes wins the seat, even if the original count showed someone else.
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§ 16703 Election Contest Winner Declaration
Last verified: January 10, 2026