A question about the general elections in CT (and other states)

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Is it enough for the winner to have a simple majority, or does he have to win at least 50.1% of the votes to prevent a runoff?

Thanks

[Atman]

1. In CT, 1% triggers recount.

nt

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2. Thanks, but this is not what I meant (sorry about that)

In November, say Lieberman gets 43%, Lamont 39% and the Republican 13% (the remaining go to other candidates, I am just putting numbers)

Will Lieberman be the winner, or will there have to be a runoff between him and Lamont?

[Atman]

5. Oh, I get it.

No, I think it is simply that the most votes wins.

[Awsi Dooger]

3. Simple plurality almost everywhere

Louisiana is one exception. That's a runoff state, but no gov or senate races this year.

[AX10]

4. Whoever gets the most votes, wins that election.

Example:

Candidate a: 20%
Candidate b: 42%
Candidate c: 38%

Candidate 'b' wins the election.

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6. Thanks (nt)