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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?

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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.

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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.

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