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Runoff election

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A second round of voting held when no candidate wins an absolute majority in the first round, typically between the top two vote-getters, to determine a majority winner.

AP course connection

Topic 4.2: 4.2 Objectives of Election Rules

Unit 4

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