# The Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 2017, Paragraph 16: Method of election


If, after any withdrawals under rule 15—
(a) three or more candidates remain validly nominated, a poll shall be taken in accordance with Parts 4 and 5 of these Rules,
(b) only two candidates remain validly nominated, a poll shall be taken in accordance with Part 4,
(c) only one candidate remains validly nominated, that person shall be declared to be elected in accordance with Part 6.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2017/9780111151815/schedule/3/paragraph/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-combined-authorities-mayoral-elections-order-2017/schedule-3/paragraph-16
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