Assume that in the Democratic primary,Candidate A won 48 percent of the vote while Candidate B won 45 percent and Candidate C won 7 percent.What happens next?

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BA runoff typically occurs if no candidate achieves a majority, which is common in many primary systems. Candidate A, despite being the top vote-getter, did not secure a majority (over 50%), making a runoff between the top two candidates, A and B, a likely scenario depending on specific rules. However, in some systems, simply receiving the most votes (a plurality) is enough to win the nomination, which would apply to Candidate A in this scenario. The correct outcome can depend on the specific rules of the Democratic primary in the jurisdiction in question.

Assume That in the Democratic Primary,Candidate a Won 48 Percent