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Sir Mohamed
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« on: August 13, 2018, 08:40:02 AM »
Why doesn't Georgia require a run-off in presidential elections if no candidate reaches 50%? I previously assumed run-offs are only for statewide elections such as governor, but senate elections require a second round as well if none gets above 50%. Why not going to the same requirements? At least among federal posts.
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« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2018, 09:51:33 AM »
Quote from: Jalaketu West on August 13, 2018, 09:31:52 AM
In 1968, the GA Democratic party wanted Wallace to win and worried he couldn't win a runoff, so they changed the rules.

He would have won a run-off against Nixon or Humphrey, I guess.
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« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2018, 09:45:37 AM »
Quote from: Fuzzy Bear on August 13, 2018, 07:49:35 PM
I thought they DID require a Presidential run-off.

In 1992, CNN took Georgia off its Election Night board because Clinton only won it with 43%.  I always assumed that the reason Bush didn't push the runoff was because he was too far behind to win, anyway.

Was it on Bush to call for a run-off?
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