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Wed Aug-09-06 12:36 PM
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A question about the general elections in CT (and other states) |
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Is it enough for the winner to have a simple majority, or does he have to win at least 50.1% of the votes to prevent a runoff?
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Wed Aug-09-06 12:37 PM
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1. In CT, 1% triggers recount. |
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Wed Aug-09-06 12:43 PM
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2. Thanks, but this is not what I meant (sorry about that) |
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In November, say Lieberman gets 43%, Lamont 39% and the Republican 13% (the remaining go to other candidates, I am just putting numbers)
Will Lieberman be the winner, or will there have to be a runoff between him and Lamont?
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Wed Aug-09-06 12:49 PM
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No, I think it is simply that the most votes wins.
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Wed Aug-09-06 12:48 PM
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3. Simple plurality almost everywhere |
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Louisiana is one exception. That's a runoff state, but no gov or senate races this year.
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Wed Aug-09-06 12:48 PM
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4. Whoever gets the most votes, wins that election. |
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Example:
Candidate a: 20% Candidate b: 42% Candidate c: 38%
Candidate 'b' wins the election.
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