Next round of voting

Saturday’s first round of balloting resulted in a deadlock between the four candidates for the two open Diocesan Council positions. A candidate must receive a majority of votes to be elected.

The Assembly requires two candidates for each position. But balloting between the four candidates did not result in any candidate receiving a majority of the votes. Delegates decided to revote with the four candidates, but the chair urged all delegates to vote for two candidates rather than one. About 30 people voted for one candidate, when they were asked to select two. If they voted for two it is hoped two candidates will emerge with a majority of the vote.