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a runoff primary is held
a runoff primary is held
a runoff primary is held
In order to obtain a primary nomination in Texas, a candidate must receive a majority of the popular vote, which is defined as more than 50% of the total votes cast. If no candidate receives a majority, a runoff election is held between the top two candidates.
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A majority or plurality of votes.
Some states require an actual majority of the votes to win, while others will elect based on the largest plurality. In the states that require a majority to win, the top two candidates will face a runoff election generally about a month later.
A majority or plurality of votes.
Such is possible because the election is not by direct popular vote but rather by electors that are chosen state by state on a winner take all basis. Therefore the losing candidate can win some states by a huge majority and pile up huge numbers of popular votes whereas the winning candidates wins a majority of states by slim margins.
270 votes
The Electoral College
The primary election is a democratic process that allows voters to directly participate in choosing their preferred candidate to represent their political party in the general election. It provides a way for party members to have a say and influence the selection of their party's nominee. This system ensures that the nominee is a reflection of the party's members' preferences and allows for a more inclusive and representative candidate selection process.