What Happens If a Candidate Wins a Plurality but Not

question 77

Multiple Choice

What happens if a candidate wins a plurality but not a majority of votes cast in a special election in Texas?

• A) She or he still wins the special election.
• B) A runoff contest between the two top contenders must be conducted.
• C) She or he loses the election.
• D) Runoff contests must be conducted until one candidate wins at least a three-fourths majority.
• E) She or he must go to court.

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