§ 17-4-6. Manner of voting — Election by plurality.
In all elections of senators and representatives in congress the voting shall be in accordance with the provisions of chapter 19 of this title, and the person or candidate receiving the largest number of votes shall be declared elected.
History of Section.P.L. 1901, ch. 838, § 4; G.L. 1909, ch. 16, § 4; P.L. 1914, ch. 1048, § 3; G.L. 1923, ch. 15, § 4; G.L. 1938, ch. 322, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 17-3-6; G.L. 1956, § 17-4-6; P.L. 1958, ch. 18, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 17-4 - Federal Elective Officers
Section 17-4-1. - Congressional districts.
Section 17-4-2. - Territory in first and second congressional districts.
Section 17-4-4. - Time of election of representatives in congress.
Section 17-4-5. - Time of election of senators.
Section 17-4-6. - Manner of voting — Election by plurality.
Section 17-4-7. - New election in absence of plurality.
Section 17-4-8. - Special election to fill vacancy in office of representative.
Section 17-4-9. - Special election to fill senatorial vacancy.
Section 17-4-10. - Presidential electors — Time and manner of voting — Election by plurality.