House Resolution 6

calling for a special run-off election for representative to the general court between Chuck Grassie and David Walker.

Whereas, the general election in Strafford county district 8 has ultimately resulted in a tie between Chuck Grassie and David Walker; and

Whereas, this House has both the constitutional authority to settle this matter by voting to seat one of these candidates and a tradition of endorsing the concept of elections settling a tie; and

Whereas, the House believes that the voters of that district have already indicated by their close vote that they wish to be represented in the General Court by one of these individuals; now, therefore be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives:

That this seat be declared vacant and the election be returned to the voters of Strafford county district 8 as legally constituted as of November 8, 2022, to uphold the principle of one person, one vote; and

That, if the city of Rochester chooses to hold a special election to determine their choice for representative to the General Court, the House of Representatives orders that the ballots used in that run-off election contain only the names of Chuck Grassie and David Walker with no blank appearing; and

That the Clerk of the House transmit a copy of this resolution to the Secretary of State, Chuck Grassie and David Walker; and

That all communications to the Clerk of the House from the parties at interest in this matter be entered in the House Journal.