HB144 Alabama 2022 Session

Under existing law, where only two candidates run for election for a particular office in a municipal election and there is a tie between the two candidates, the governing body of the municipality must order a second or runoff election between the two candidates

This bill would eliminate the requirement for a second or runoff election where only two candidates run for election for a particular office in a municipal election and there is a tie between the two candidates

Also under existing law, where there is a tie between two candidates for the same office in an election for a county or precinct office, the tie is decided by lot by the sheriff of the county

This bill would provide that where there is a tie between two candidates for a county or precinct office, the tie is decided by lot by the judge of probate, rather than the sheriff

Relating to elections; to amend Section 11-46-55, Code of Alabama 1975, as last amended by Act 2021-164 of the 2021 Regular Session, and Section 17-12-23, Code of Alabama 1975; to eliminate the requirement for a second or runoff election where only two candidates run for election for a particular office in a municipal election and there is a tie vote; and to provide that where there is a tie between two candidates for the same office in an election for a county or precinct office, the tie is decided by lot by the judge of probate.