Florida § 138.08 - The two places receiving highest vote to be placed on ballot in second election.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 138.08 — The two places receiving highest vote to be placed on ballot in second election., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 138.08. The two places receiving highest vote to be placed on ballot in second election.
Should the second election, as provided for in s. 138.07, be necessary to select the place as county seat of any county in this state, the clerk of the circuit court shall prepare the ballot as aforesaid, dropping the names or name of all places voted for in the first election except the two places receiving the highest vote in the same, and no other places shall be voted for nor shall the vote of any other place or places be counted or considered by the county commissioners in canvassing the result of such election.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 138.08
What does Florida Statutes § 138.08 cover?
Section 138.08 ("The two places receiving highest vote to be placed on ballot in second election.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 138.08?
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