Bill No. 1678 amends Section 8-105 of Title 26 of the Oklahoma Statutes to establish procedures for handling tie votes in elections. The bill mandates that when a tie vote occurs in a nomination or election for any candidate during a Runoff Primary, General Election, or Primary Election, a second election must be scheduled for the next practicable election date. Additionally, if a second tie vote is certified, the election board will select the nominee or electee by lot during a public meeting, ensuring transparency and fairness in the process.

The bill also outlines specific procedures for the selection by lot, including notification of candidates, the presence of witnesses, and the method of drawing names. It specifies that the selection meeting must occur on a weekday between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Furthermore, if there are three or more candidates tied for first place in a Primary Election that leads to a Runoff Primary, their names will be included on the Runoff Primary ballot. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.