Two candidates for Town Council in Gila Bend, Ariz., finished with the same number of votes. A century-old state law mandated breaking the tie with a game of chance.

The tied candidates were Rudy Castaneda and Ned , with 123 Main St cited as a key location in the race. Under Arizona Revised Statute 11-402, ties for elected office are resolved by lot.

The method chosen was drawing the highest card from a standard deck. The Three of Spades was drawn, awarding victory to Rudy Castaneda of Gila Bend.

The New York Times covered the unusual resolution, noting the century-old tradition still upheld in state law.