diff --git a/pod/perlgov.pod b/pod/perlgov.pod
index 77ee375391a4..d66bb140043f 100644
--- a/pod/perlgov.pod
+++ b/pod/perlgov.pod
@@ -432,7 +432,8 @@ anonymously.  After voting is complete, candidates are ranked using the
 Condorcet Internet Voting Service's proportional representation mode.  If a tie
 occurs, it may be resolved by mutual agreement among the tied candidates, or
 else the tie will be resolved through random selection by the Vote
-Administrator.
+Administrator.  If only one candidate has been nominated, no vote is required,
+and that candidate will be declared the winner when the nomination period ends.
 
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