You are in the section Cartref … … Guidance for Candidates and Agents at Local Authority Mayoral elections in England Argraffu'r dudalen hon | Argraffu'r canllawiau llawn Equality of votes If two or more candidates have the same number of votes, and a further vote for either would see the candidate elected, the Returning Officer (RO) must decide between them by drawing lots.The RO will decide the method of drawing lots. Diweddarwyd ddiwethaf: 1 Rhagfyr 2023 Book traversal links for Guidance for Candidates and Agents at Local Authority Mayoral elections in England What if the vote on a ballot paper is not clear? Declaration of result Modal Title