If No Candidate Receives a Majority in a Primary Election

question 54

Multiple Choice

If no candidate receives a majority in a primary election (in states that require it) , what is the next election?

• A) Close primary
• B) Blanket primary
• C) Runoff primary
• D) Preference primary
• E) Caucus

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