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If nobody is nominated for an election, that opens up the chances of somebody winning with write-in votes, but I'm not sure how that works.
That reminds me of something I heard about a long time ago: A certain brand of foot powder had an ad campaign with the slogan "Vote for..." whatever the brand name was. The incumbent politician was running unopposed, but he was so unpopular that the foot powder actually won the election on write-in votes. I seem to recall that it happened in the Southern region of the United States, but I don't recall when. It was probably around 1980 when I heard about it.
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What do you call a candidate who wins a nomination unexpectedly?
A dark horse
What determines how a candidate is chosen when no candidate wins a majority of votes in a primary election?
The primary elections are for delegates to the National nomination convention. Not all states have them and the way in which they select delegates varies. Sometimes the delegation is divided in proportion to the vote, sometimes the one with the most votes get all of the delegates. Sometimes the primaries are only advisory information for the delegates. If no candidate has a majority of the bound and committed delegates by convention time, delegates are all free after the first ballot to vote as they choose. Ballots are taken and deals are made and delegates switch votes until finally one candidate has a majority.
What is safe district?
Safe District : Electoral district in which the candidate from the dominant party usually wins by 55 percent or more.
If a candidate receives less than fifty percent of the vote and still wins the election what type of win is it?
a plurality.
What is an example of majority rule?
One example of majority rule is the democratic voting system. The candidate with the most votes gets the delegates in the state and wins the election.
What is plurality elections?
A plurality election means that the person who wins the largest amount of votes wins the election.
What kind of election is held in congressional elections if no candidate wins a majority the popular votes?
A special election, or a run-off would be the term for such an election. However, a majority is not required in congressional elections. The candidate with the most votes wins. (You may be thinking of congressional primaries used to determine a party's nominee. In this case, if there are several candidates receiving votes, a run-off might be held between the top two to determine the strongest candidate for the fall election. )
Which candidate wins the most votes?
The most popular candidate.
Who wins the elections 2016?
Trump
Who wins the governor election in the novel The sons of fortune?
Fletcher wins the elections
Will Barack Obama be shot if he wins the 2008 elections?
No.
What is the most common electoral system used in general elections in the US?
The most common electoral system used in general elections in the US is the plurality voting system, also known as first-past-the-post. In this system, the candidate with the most votes wins, even if they do not have an absolute majority.
What is direct popular?
There are two types of elections in the United States. The electoral college chooses the President. Every other elected position is through the direct popular vote. In this type of election the candidate with the most votes wins.
What does the state do if no primary candidate wins a majority vote?
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If a presidential candidate wins do the vice presidential candidate also wins?
Yes,the two candidates run as a team and voters can not cast separate ballots for these two positions.
What do you call a candidate who wins a nomination unexpectedly?
A dark horse
Has selena gomez won any awords?
yes she wins almost everything she is nominated for :)
