What November results would lead to runoffs in these states?
What November results would lead to runoffs in these states?
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In La Nov. 4, is their primary election, jungle primary, where all candidates are on the same ballot regardless of party affiliation. It takes 50% +1 to win out right or there is a runoff in Dec. between the top two vote getters.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Senate_election_in_Louisiana,_2014
A Libertarian candidate keeping either major party candidate under 50%. Chambliss was forced into a run-off in 2010 against Jim Martin. Libertarian candidates do somewhat decently (for a third party) in Georgia, usually around 2-3% statewide.
Louisiana has a all candidates November primary requiring 50% plus one. Georgia November election requires winner 50% plus 1- third party candidate could keep D& R under 50% :).