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Proposal for changes to the Urizen voting method for senators in the event of a draw.
Should more than two candidates be standing then the candidate with the lowest voting strength will conceded with their votes being recast.
<Should it be a draw with no lowest candidate then those previously unable to vote would be granted a voting strength of one.

Overview

  • This motion is in two parts; the first part addresses concerns over resolving ties during Senatorial elections.
  • The second part gives a vote to those who cannot vote in Urizen senatorial elections.
  • Passed unanimously.
  • Advised by the Civil Service that the motion may have constitutional implications, or require the agreement of the egregore of Urizen.

Date

  • Passed Spring 377YE (Event Two 2013).

Cost

  • None

Progress

  • Ongoing

Legal Ramifications

  • The civil service has clarified the procedure for resolving ties during senatorial elections.
  • Attempting to give a vote in the Urizen elections to non-ritualists is unconstitutional. This was struck down by magistrates.

Elections

In the case of a tie, all save the top two candidates are eliminated and the election is re-run. If the deadlock continues, the election is tied and nobody is elected to the position.