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Charter committee adopts top-two primary to move Panama City elections to November
Summary
A Panama City charter-review committee voted 4–1 to adopt a top-two primary structure that advances two candidates to November, aiming to increase turnout and ensure winners are elected in general elections.
A Panama City charter-review committee voted 4–1 to adopt a top-two primary option that advances the two highest vote-getters to the November general election, the committee said during its meeting.
The vote, taken after a lengthy discussion about voter turnout and the role of August primaries, followed debate over three options: a plurality/winner-take-all approach in November; a primary that advances the top two candidates to November; and a primary system that…
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