# The Local Elections (Principal Areas) (Wales) Rules 2021, Paragraph 64Y: Order of election of candidates


(1) The order in which candidates whose vote exceeds the quota are treated as elected is the order in which their respective surpluses were transferred or would have been transferred but for rule 64P(2) or (3).
(2) A candidate credited with a number of votes equal to the quota is to be placed (in the order of those treated as elected) after any other candidates treated as elected at the same time who had surpluses.
(3) For the meaning of “quota” and “surplus”, see rule 64J.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2021/1459/schedule/2/paragraph/64Y (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-elections-principal-areas-wales-rules-2021/schedule-2/paragraph-64Y
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