Greg Mcelfresh News Today

(Butler, KY) -- A northern Kentucky mayor's race is over after a coin flip. Votes were tied last week in the race to become mayor of the small Pendleton County city of Butler. Incumbent Greg McElfresh and Mason Taylor both got 55 votes with a third candidate getting 15. Kentucky law states tied elections must be decided by "lots," meaning the winner is chosen at random. Taylor

Mason Taylor, 25, won the Butler, Kentucky mayoral race by a flip of a coin after he and his opponent Greg McElfresh tied with 55 votes each.

Mason Taylor will become the next mayor of Butler, Kentucky, after winning a coin toss this week.