{"code":"ELEC","codeName":"Elections Code","section":"15654","citation":"Elec. Code, § 15654","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 15. SEMIFINAL OFFICIAL CANVASS, OFFICIAL CANVASS, RECOUNT, AND TIE VOTE PROCEDURES [15000. - 15702.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-15"},{"name":"CHAPTER 10. Tie Votes [15650. - 15673.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-15/chapter-10"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Elections Other than Primary Elections [15650. - 15654.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-15/chapter-10/article-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.","effective":null,"html":"<p>In case any two or more persons have an equal and highest number of votes for either Governor or Lieutenant Governor, the Legislature shall, by a joint vote of both houses, choose one of the persons to fill the office.</p>","text":"In case any two or more persons have an equal and highest number of votes for either Governor or Lieutenant Governor, the Legislature shall, by a joint vote of both houses, choose one of the persons to fill the office.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/elections-other-than-primary-elections-15654","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}