Colorado § 31-10-1204 - Tie - lots - notice to candidates.
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§ 31-10-1204. Tie - lots - notice to candidates.
If any two or more candidates receive an equal and the highest number of votes for the same office and if there are not enough offices remaining for all such candidates, the clerk and his assistant shall determine by lot the person who shall be elected. Reasonable notice shall be given to such candidates of the time when such election will be so determined.
Source: L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1066, § 1, effective July 1.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 31-10-1004 as it existed prior to 1975.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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