California · Elections Code

ELEC §15654: In case any two or more persons have an equal and highest number of votes for either Governor or Lieutenant Governor, the Legislature shall, by a joint vote of both houses, choose one of the persons t

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When two or more candidates receive the same highest number of votes for Governor or Lieutenant Governor, the Legislature must jointly vote to choose one of them.

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In case any two or more persons have an equal and highest number of votes for either Governor or Lieutenant Governor, the Legislature shall, by a joint vote of both houses, choose one of the persons to fill the office.

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