New Mexico Really Likes To Gamble
Josie Richards and Michelle Dunlap each took the gamble of running for the office of Estancia Town Trustee. But with the vote being a draw, the only way to pick a winner was by a game of chance — in this case, a hand of 5-card stud poker. In the end, lady luck sided with Richards — she drew a pair of nines.”I was very nervous,” said Richards. “I’m a big competitor and I wanted this position.”
This isn’t the first time a New Mexico election has been decided by a deck of cards. Under state law, in the event of a tie in an election, the winner is chosen by a game of chance.” (link)
Does Rock, Paper, Scissors count?
