Some states require that candidates receive a majority of the votes in order to win the nomination.If this does not happen during the primary,then a _______ is often used.

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A runoff primary is often used in states where a candidate did not receive a majority of the votes during the primary. The top two candidates from the initial primary face off in a second election to determine the nominee.

Some States Require That Candidates Receive a Majority of the Votes