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1997 Florida Statutes

SECTION 062
Plurality of votes to fill vacancy; proceeding in case of tie.

103.062  Plurality of votes to fill vacancy; proceeding in case of tie.--If any more than the number of persons required to fill the vacancy as provided by s. 103.061 receive the highest and an equal number of votes, then the election of those receiving such highest and equal number of votes shall be determined by lot drawn by the Governor in the presence of the presidential electors attending; otherwise, those, to the number required, receiving the highest number of votes, shall be considered elected to fill the vacancy.

History.--s. 7, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 2, ch. 67-353; s. 32, ch. 77-175.

Note.--Former s. 103.031.