runoff
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Nearly all of California’s reservoirs were at or above historical average levels after this year’s early runoff.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Right‑wing candidate Keiko Fujimori led exit polls after Peru's troubled presidential election on Sunday, as police raids and claims of fraud cast a shadow over a race now heading to a runoff.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
He won his March primary, easily fending off three lesser-known opponents, and will face the winner of the Democratic runoff between state Rep. Vikki Goodwin of Austin and union leader Marcos Vélez.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
The race will likely end up a runoff.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
“So there’s nothing for the runoff to harm.”
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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