1
: one that gets
2
: a substance introduced into a vacuum tube or electric lamp to remove traces of gas
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The top two vote-getters advance to the November runoff, regardless of party.
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George Skelton, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
The top two vote-getters in California's June 2 gubernatorial primary, regardless of party, will move on to the November general election.
—Perry Stein and Jeremy Roebuck The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 1 Apr. 2026
The top two vote-getters in each of the March 10 special elections will square off in runoff elections April 7 to determine who holds the legislative seats for the remainder of the year.
—Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
To win the June 2 primary, the leading vote-getter must reach at least 35% support.
—Joshua Haiar, States Newsroom, 1 Apr. 2026
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George Skelton, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
The top two vote-getters in California's June 2 gubernatorial primary, regardless of party, will move on to the November general election.
—Perry Stein and Jeremy Roebuck The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 1 Apr. 2026
The top two vote-getters in each of the March 10 special elections will square off in runoff elections April 7 to determine who holds the legislative seats for the remainder of the year.
—Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
To win the June 2 primary, the leading vote-getter must reach at least 35% support.
—Joshua Haiar, States Newsroom, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Getter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/getter. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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