Runoff Voting
/ˈrʌnˌɒf ˈvoʊtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) An electoral system where a second round of voting is held if no candidate wins a majority in the first round, ensuring majority support for the winner.
The election proceeded to runoff voting after no candidate secured over 50% of the votes.
Forms
- runoff voting
- runoff votings
- runoff voted
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Commentary
Runoff voting is often used in legal frameworks to ensure elected officials have majority support, impacting election law and dispute resolution.
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