# Representation of the People Act 1983, Paragraph 49

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Where, after the counting of the votes (including any recount) is completed, an equality of votes is found to exist between any candidates and the addition of a vote would entitle any of those candidates to be declared elected, the returning officer shall forthwith decide between those candidates by lot, and proceed as if the candidate on whom the lot falls had received an additional vote.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/2/schedule/1/paragraph/49 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/representation-of-the-people-act-1983/schedule-1/paragraph-49
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