After the two candidates for mayor in Platte, S.D., received the exact same number of votes, the town must choose the new mayor with a game of chance, according to the The Daily Republic.
On Thursday, the candidates, incumbent Mayor Rick Gustad and former Platte Police Chief Steve Christensen, will chose between a card draw and a dice roll to determine the outcome of the race.
According to the Daily Republic, South Dakota statute dictates that if a race is tied, the winner will be determined by a drawing of lots.
Platte’s finance officer, Shauna Meyerink, narrowed down the choices to cards or dice, and the candidates will determine which method will help choose the winner.
Image via Platte Chamber of Commerce on Facebook
H/t Political Wire
