Guam § 12123 - Determination of Tie.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 12123 — Determination of Tie., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12123. Determination of Tie.
If at any election, two (2) or more persons receive an equal number of
votes which is the highest number of ballot votes cast for the same office, a
judge of the Superior Court of Guam shall forthwith summon the candidates
who received the votes to appear at a time to be designated by the judge. A
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judge of the Superior Court of Guam shall at that time and place determine
the tie by lot; provided, that in case two (2) or more vacancies are to be
filled, a tie need not be broken when both the tie nominees are elected to
office.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 12123
What does Guam Code Annotated § 12123 cover?
Section 12123 ("Determination of Tie.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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