runoff

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Rick Caruso, the billionaire developer, who ended up making the runoff election against Bass, received 6% support.

From Los Angeles Times

“Actually,” he went on, ‘I think it would be determinative” — virtually guaranteeing either Hilton or Bianco finished in the top two in the June 2 primary, ushering them past the rope line into November’s runoff.

From Los Angeles Times

Southern California is experiencing the hottest March on record, leading to a surge in snow runoff from the mountains.

From Los Angeles Times

In an effort to stand out and make it through to a June runoff, many candidates are amping up the rhetoric.

From Barron's

This gubernatorial contest is being conducted under a system in which the top two vote-getters, regardless of party, will advance to a November runoff.

From Los Angeles Times