Usually, yes. This year, there were four clear nominees and four ties for the last nominee. If they had all been included, the final ballot would have had eight nominees. It was felt that it would be better to have only four finalists than eight. Six finalists is okay, but the rules state that when there are excessive ties for last place, the final ballot may have less than five rather than including too many.
Usually, yes. This year, there were four clear nominees and four ties for the last nominee. If they had all been included, the final ballot would have had eight nominees. It was felt that it would be better to have only four finalists than eight. Six finalists is okay, but the rules state that when there are excessive ties for last place, the final ballot may have less than five rather than including too many.
Fred Patten