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Committee declines proposed runoffs for state legislative general elections
Summary
House Bill 1078, which would require runoff elections in general elections for state representatives and senators when no candidate receives a majority, failed after committee members and witnesses raised concerns about costs and turnout.
House Bill 1078, sponsored by Representative Long, would have required runoff elections for state representatives and state senators in general elections when no candidate receives a majority. The State Agencies & Govt'l Affairs House committee considered the proposal and rejected it after testimony from election officials and party representatives.
Representative Long argued runoffs ensure that elected legislators secure a majority of votes in their district and noted the bill mirrors runoff rules currently…
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