Three candidates are running for political office under a plurality rule system. Candidate A receives 45 percent of the vote, Candidate B receives 40 percent of the vote, and Candidate C receives
15 percent of the vote. What happens next?

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In a plurality system, the candidate with the highest number of votes wins, even if they don't have a majority (over 50 percent). In this scenario, Candidate A received 45 percent of the vote, which is the highest percentage among the three candidates. Therefore, Candidate A wins the election. There is no need for a run-off, statistical tie, or a second election.

Three Candidates Are Running for Political Office Under a Plurality