What's happened
A mayoral election in Monroe, North Carolina, was decided by a coin flip after two candidates tied with 970 votes each.
Why it matters
The unusual method of deciding the election outcome highlights the impact of slim margins in elections and the potential for unexpected outcomes.
What the papers say
The Guardian emphasizes the slim margin and the unusual method of deciding the election outcome. AP News and South China Morning Post provide similar factual accounts of the coin flip event.
How we got here
The mayoral election in Monroe, North Carolina, resulted in a tie between Robert Burns and Bob Yanacsek, leading to the coin flip to determine the winner.
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