The Senate is evenly divided between Democrats and Republicans, with Democratic Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman able to break tie votes in the 36 - member chamber. (courant.com)
Typical certification regimes include rules on: standards for recounts and contests; procedures and times for canvassing votes; staffing of canvassing boards; delivery, security, and return of supplies, ballots, and forms; rules on publishing and recording of certified results; and rules on tie votes and special elections. (politics.stackexchange.com)
Supervisor Wood declared at the town board meeting on Dec. 8, 2015, Gail Seaman as incumbent was to be brought forward because of tie vote and failure to elect a candidate to fill the vacant board seat. (suncommunitynews.com)