What terms are related to runoff election?

Related terms include: General Election, Primary Election. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for runoff election.

Elections

Runoff Election

A second election held when no candidate achieves the required margin of victory in the first round, typically between the top two vote-getters.

The final election to fill a political office. For federal offices, held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

An election held to determine which candidates will represent a political party in the general election.

What is a runoff election?: A second election held when no candidate achieves the required margin of victory in the first round, typically between the top two vote-getters.
What terms are related to runoff election?: Related terms include: General Election, Primary Election. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for runoff election.