Mayoral Race Could Be Decided by Which Name Is Drawn From Bag
Summary
Spring Lake Park, Minnesota, mayoral candidates Robert Nelson and Haylen Roth each received 1,401 votes. After election officials canvass the results, state law calls for a drawing of lots to break any remaining tie at a city council meeting scheduled for Monday.Key Facts
- Write-in candidates received 13 votes.
- City officials plan to canvass the results before drawing lots.
- If the tie stands, officials will place the candidates’ names on folded slips, put them in containers inside a bag, and select one at random.
- Roth said he would request an official recount if he loses the drawing.
- A recount could delay the result until November 17.
- City Administrator Daniel Buchholtz said the tie-breaking process is outlined in state law.
- The article cites past tied elections settled by drawing lots in Virginia and by drawing cards in Florida.
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