Amend. Art. XIV

Highest number of votes wins

Structure Voting & Elections Amendments · Articles of Amendment

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In all elections of civil officers by the people of this commonwealth, whose election is provided for by the constitution, the person having the highest number of votes shall be deemed and declared to be elected.

Simplified explanation

In all elections of civil officers by the people that the constitution provides for, the person having the highest number of votes shall be deemed and declared elected.