List of close election results

List of close election results

This is a list of close election results on the national level and within administrative divisions. It lists results that have been decided by a margin of less than 1 vote in 1,000. Some are decided by drawing lots or other games of chances. Others lead to a runoff or special election.

About List of close election results in brief

Summary List of close election resultsThis is a list of close election results on the national level and within administrative divisions. It lists results that have been decided by a margin of less than 1 vote in 1,000. There are a variety of ways in which tied elections are settled. Some are decided by drawing lots or other games of chances. Others lead to a runoff or special election. Still others are decisions by some third party such as the legislature or a high-ranking elected official. Depending on the area, from 1 in 40 to 1 in 500 election contests is decided by less than one vote in1,000 .

This list is limited to elections in which at least 1,00 votes were cast. It is not intended to demonstrate the effect of individual voters, but to show that close elections may reflect extra efforts from candidates or supporters when elections are close. For more information, see: http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/29/politics/close-elections-and-recounts/index.html.