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Does Delaware Require a Majority to Win a Federal Office?

Does Delaware Require a Majority to Win a Federal Office?

Exploring whether Delaware requires a 50%-plus-one majority for federal elections or if a simple plurality is enough for a candidate to win.
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Who Certifies the Result in Delaware, and on What Date

Who Certifies the Result in Delaware, and on What Date

Curious about how election results become official in Delaware? We explain the key players, deadlines, and multi-step certification process.
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Does Minnesota Require a Majority to Win a Federal Office?

Does Minnesota Require a Majority to Win a Federal Office?

Learn the specific rules for winning a federal election in Minnesota, including whether a candidate needs a majority of the vote and how the state's system works.
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Does New Hampshire Require a Majority to Win a Federal Office?

Does New Hampshire Require a Majority to Win a Federal Office?

Explaining the electoral rules in New Hampshire for federal offices and how its plurality voting system works and differs from other states.
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Does Oregon Require a Majority to Win a Federal Office?

Does Oregon Require a Majority to Win a Federal Office?

A clear explanation of whether candidates for federal office in Oregon need a majority of votes to win, or if a simple plurality is enough.
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Does Idaho Require a Majority to Win a Federal Office?

Does Idaho Require a Majority to Win a Federal Office?

A clear explanation of whether Idaho's election laws require a majority or a plurality to win a federal office and the practical effects of the system.
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Does Pennsylvania Require a Majority to Win a Federal Office?

Does Pennsylvania Require a Majority to Win a Federal Office?

Explaining whether a candidate for federal office in Pennsylvania needs over 50% of the vote to win and how the state's plurality system works.
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Does Delaware Count Ballots That Arrive After Election Day?

Does Delaware Count Ballots That Arrive After Election Day?

A clear explanation of Delaware's election law, which requires all absentee and mail-in ballots to be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day to be counted.
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Does Georgia Require a Majority to Win a Federal Office?

Does Georgia Require a Majority to Win a Federal Office?

Explaining Georgia's unique and consequential election law that requires a candidate to secure over 50% of the vote to avoid a runoff.
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Backroom deal is why there's no talk about seismic shift headed for Columbus elections | Opinion

Backroom deal is why there's no talk about seismic shift headed for Columbus elections | Opinion

With so much at stake, Columbus voters deserve a real debate about both the benefits and downsides of Issues 8 and 9. But it seems they won’t get one.
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Does Colorado Require a Majority to Win a Federal Office?

Does Colorado Require a Majority to Win a Federal Office?

Exploring whether Colorado's election laws require a candidate for federal office to secure a majority of votes or if a simple plurality is enough to win.
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Factbox-US House races to watch in the 2026 elections

Factbox-US House races to watch in the 2026 elections

By Nolan D. McCaskill WASHINGTON, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Republicans in the US House of Representatives are defending a narrow majority in November's midterm elections. History suggests Democrats will gain seats - they would need to net four to win control of the chamber.