In the 2010 Massachusetts state legislature election for the 6th district, Peter Durant was initially declared the winner by 1 vote (13,174-13,173). However, Judge Richard Tucker ruled that one absentee ballot that was initially discarded should be counted for Geraldo Alicea creating a tie. Six months later, a special election was held in which Durant […]
The Foundation of Political Action by Martin Luther King Jr.
“Voting is the foundation stone for political action.” – Martin Luther King Jr. #VotingMatters #2018Midterms
Coin Toss Decides Close Election in Alaska
A 2006 Alaska House of Representatives primary was decided by a coin toss, using a special coin with a walrus on one side and the seal of Alaska on the other. The coin toss followed a recount, a state Supreme Court challenge and a dispute over five ballots. The winner of the coin toss went […]
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