BALTIC, S.D. (AP) — The next mayor of Baltic could be decided by the drawing of lots after the election officially ended in a tie.
Election officials said their canvas of votes on Thursday confirmed that the two mayoral candidates – Deborah McIsaac and Tracy Peterson – were tied with 117 votes apiece.
The Dell Rapids Tribune reports that if the election remains tied after a potential recount, state law calls for the election to be decided by “a drawing of lots.”
The candidates have until the end of the day Thursday to initiate a recount.
(by The Associated Press)
