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Tony_FLADEM

(3,023 posts)
Thu Nov 15, 2012, 03:19 PM Nov 2012

Tie in NM House race could end in coin flip

LAS CRUCES — A tie in a race for a New Mexico House of Representatives seat could end up being broken by a coin flip or other game of chance.

The race between Democrat Joanne Ferrary and incumbent Republican Terry McMillan for the 37th District seat ended with an even split of more than 12,000 votes.

The Las Cruces Sun-News reports that if a recount leaves the race still even New Mexico law requires a game of chance be used as a tie-breaker.

http://www.santafenewmexican.com/Local%20News/111612--ElectionTie#.UKU9zWfivn8

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Tie in NM House race could end in coin flip (Original Post) Tony_FLADEM Nov 2012 OP
how about a staring contest? tk2kewl Nov 2012 #1
rock paper scissors Enrique Nov 2012 #2
American has the worst system of elections BainsBane Nov 2012 #3
Send this to Z_California Nov 2012 #4

BainsBane

(53,035 posts)
3. American has the worst system of elections
Thu Nov 15, 2012, 03:36 PM
Nov 2012

in the developed world. What an outrage. They should have a re-vote if it is truly tied.

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