How Much of the Popular Vote Must a Candidate Receive

question 32

Multiple Choice

How much of the popular vote must a candidate receive in order to obtain a primary nomination in Texas?

• A) A plurality
• B) An absolute majority
• C) 60 percent
• D) A two-thirds majority
• E) Proportional

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