In all elections, unless it is otherwise expressly provided, a plurality or the highest number of votes make a choice, except where this principle is defeated by 2 or more individuals receiving the same and the highest number of votes for the same office.

Code 1852, § 300; Code 1915, § 1811; Code 1935, § 1900; 15 Del. C. 1953, § 5703; 85 Del. Laws, c. 422, § 2