Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
runoff-primary
noun
/ˈrʌn.ɔf ˈpraɪˌmɛr.i/
Definition
A runoff primary is a type of election held to determine a party’s candidate for a general election, typically conducted when no candidate receives a majority of votes in the first primary election.
Examples
- The runoff primary was necessary because no candidate achieved the required majority in the first round.
- After the runoff primary, Jane secured her place as the party’s nominee for the upcoming election.
Meaning
In a runoff primary, the two candidates who received the most votes in the initial primary face off against each other to secure their party’s nomination.
Synonyms
- secondary election
- final primary
- deciding election
