If a Candidate Wins a Plurality but Not a Majority

question 47

Multiple Choice

If a candidate wins a plurality but not a majority of votes cast in a special election in Texas,

• A) she still wins the special election.
• B) a runoff contest between the two top contenders must be conducted.
• C) she loses the election.
• D) runoff contests must be conducted until one candidate wins at least a three-fourths majority.

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