...election to office, the votes cast for him shall be counted as if he were a candidate for Councilor. In case of failure to secure a majority for any office, the fellows and members present at the Annual Meeting shall choose by preferential ballot between the two...

...with blank spaces in which the voter may substitute other names. A majority of all votes cast either in person or by mail shall be necessary to election- In case of failure to receive a majority vote for any office, the members present shall choose by ballot between the two...