Tennessee § 2-18-101 - Determination by general assembly.
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§ 2-18-101. Determination by general assembly.
The procedure for deciding the election of governor in case of contest shall be: The two (2) houses of the general assembly shall, on a day of its organizational session designated by joint resolution, meet in joint convention in the hall of the house of representatives to open the returns of the election for governor, to determine the election, and to declare the result. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-1801. Cross-References. Contested elections, title 2, ch. 17. Governor chosen by electors of members of general assembly, Tenn. Const., art. III, § 2. Tie vote for governor, general assembly casting, Tenn. Const., art. III, § 2.
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Section 2-18-101 ("Determination by general assembly.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. 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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