Multiple primary races are headed to June runoffs. Ranked-choice voting offers a better way.

By: Christian Conte

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: May 27, 2026

Words: 536

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago


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Voter fatigue in Georgia is real. Last Tuesday’s primary election was just the beginning.

Multiple contests including for Republican primaries for U.S. Senate and governor are headed to a June 16 runoff election.

Georgia law requires candidates to receive a majority of the vote (50% plus one) to win an election, thus forcing runoff elections if no candidate secures that majority. Most U.S. states only require a plurality to win: the candidate …

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