§ 5703 — Vote required for election

Delaware § 5703

• Jurisdiction: Delaware
• Title: 15
• Part: General Elections
• Ch. 57: CANVASS OF VOTE AND PROCLAMATION OF RESULTS OF ELECTION

Text

In all elections, unless it be otherwise expressly provided, a plurality or the highest number of votes shall make a choice, except where this principle is defeated by 2 or more persons having the same and the highest number of votes for the same office.

Legislative History

Code 1852, § 300; Code 1915, § 1811; Code 1935, § 1900; 15 Del. C. 1953, § 5703