Runoff Election
/ˈrʌnˌɔf ɪˈlɛkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A second election held between top candidates when no candidate achieves the required majority in the first election, to determine the final winner.
The runoff election was scheduled after no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in the initial election.
Forms
- runoff elections
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Commentary
Runoff elections are used to ensure a candidate has majority support, and legal provisions must clearly define conditions triggering a runoff to avoid electoral disputes.
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