Guest Sandra Posted June 3, 2020 at 09:10 PM Report Share Posted June 3, 2020 at 09:10 PM If there is but one candidate for an office, traditionally bylaws say that there can be a voice vote. However, what if you have 1 yes and 9 nos for the candidate Do those negative votes count to deny the candidate their position? It was always my assumption, that there really could not be a "no" with one candidate Any comments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Honemann Posted June 3, 2020 at 09:16 PM Report Share Posted June 3, 2020 at 09:16 PM 2 minutes ago, Guest Sandra said: If there is but one candidate for an office, traditionally bylaws say that there can be a voice vote. However, what if you have 1 yes and 9 nos for the candidate Do those negative votes count to deny the candidate their position? It was always my assumption, that there really could not be a "no" with one candidate Any comments? If no rule requires a ballot vote, and there is only one nominee for an office, the chair should declare that the sole nominee-is elected to that office. No need for any vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atul Kapur Posted June 4, 2020 at 04:39 AM Report Share Posted June 4, 2020 at 04:39 AM (edited) I hesitate to follow Mr. Honemann's answer, but if the bylaws require a voice vote when there is only one candidate, then you need to have a voice vote. It depends on exactly what the bylaws say, which is unclear because the OP says "traditionally bylaws say that there can be a voice vote." The example the OP gives is a good one as to why this is a bad idea, but it is possible. If that is the case, then I would say a 1-9 vote defeats the election and you have an incomplete election. Edited June 4, 2020 at 04:39 AM by Atul Kapur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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