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In Georgia, a candidate must get at least 50% of the vote to win an election. In cases where no candidate gets 50% because of write-ins or multiple candidates, the leading two candidates must compete in a runoff election.
References
Ballotpedia: United States Senate election in Georgia 2020
Ballotpedia: United States Senate special election in Georgia, 2020
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Why is Georgia recounting votes?
A post-election audit is not a recount. Audits are common and used to make sure that election equipment and processes work properly.
Why are the Georgia Senate runoffs a big deal?
The outcome of the Georgia senate runoffs will decide which party has the majority in the Senate.
Why are there going to be runoffs in Georgia?
In Georgia, a candidate must get 50% of the vote to win an election. If a candidate doesn’t get 50% for some reason, they hold a runoff election between the two candidates who got the most votes.
Key Dates for Georgia Runoff
Georgia’s Senate runoffs are Jan. 5, with early voting starting Dec. 14. Dec. 7 is the deadline to register - and if you'll be 18 by Jan. 5, you're eligible. There are State and local runoffs on Dec 1.