Yup, here’s the constitutional word on ties (I didn’t include the full write up of the state constitution, only the relevant parts, you can look up the entire thing if you wish)
Mississippi Code Title 23. Elections § 23-15-833
The two (2) candidates who receive the highest popular votes for the office shall have their names submitted as th…
Yup, here’s the constitutional word on ties (I didn’t include the full write up of the state constitution, only the relevant parts, you can look up the entire thing if you wish)
Mississippi Code Title 23. Elections § 23-15-833
The two (2) candidates who receive the highest popular votes for the office shall have their names submitted as the candidates to the runoff and the candidate who leads in the runoff election shall be elected to the office. When there is a tie in the first election of those receiving the next highest vote, these two (2) and the one receiving the highest vote, none having received a majority, shall go into the runoff election and whoever leads in the runoff election shall be entitled to the office.
Yup, here’s the constitutional word on ties (I didn’t include the full write up of the state constitution, only the relevant parts, you can look up the entire thing if you wish)
Mississippi Code Title 23. Elections § 23-15-833
The two (2) candidates who receive the highest popular votes for the office shall have their names submitted as the candidates to the runoff and the candidate who leads in the runoff election shall be elected to the office. When there is a tie in the first election of those receiving the next highest vote, these two (2) and the one receiving the highest vote, none having received a majority, shall go into the runoff election and whoever leads in the runoff election shall be entitled to the office.
Wild! Probably fairer than a coin flip, though.