In a dramatic turn of events, the election results for Pasadena District B’s council seat have been confirmed as a tie, according to ABC13 on Monday. The June 7 runoff election saw both candidates, Bianca Valerio and Bruce Leamon, receiving an equal number of 272 votes each.
The city of Pasadena has announced that the canvassing of the votes will take place during Tuesday’s council meeting. This meeting will involve an official review of the ballots before proceeding with the next steps.
If the recount confirms the tie, the city will follow a unique procedure to determine the winner. In such cases, the candidates will cast lots, meaning they will randomly select a method to break the tie, such as drawing straws, picking a card, or even flipping a coin.
This unusual situation has drawn attention, with both candidates and the public eagerly awaiting the resolution of the tie, which could potentially lead to a new precedent in local elections.
