1
: one that gets
2
: a substance introduced into a vacuum tube or electric lamp to remove traces of gas
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For state legislative races, the top two vote-getters move on to the general election, regardless of political party or even if one candidate received more than 50% of the vote in the primary election.
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Linh Tat,
Daily News,
27 June 2026
With 11 candidates, seven Democrats and three Republicans plus an independent, the Democratic vote was split several ways, with the next highest vote-getters, both Democrats, having about 17% and 13% of the vote.
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Paul Haughey,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
That led to a second vote between the two top vote-getters, and Harrington received a majority over former Federal Reserve official Carrie Cook.
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Mary Ramsey
updated June 22,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
The top two vote-getters at non-outfield positions advance to the next round, meaning Langeliers is all but guaranteed to move on with nearly a 600,000-vote advantage and just four days of voting remaining.
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
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Linh Tat,
Daily News,
27 June 2026
With 11 candidates, seven Democrats and three Republicans plus an independent, the Democratic vote was split several ways, with the next highest vote-getters, both Democrats, having about 17% and 13% of the vote.
—
Paul Haughey,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
That led to a second vote between the two top vote-getters, and Harrington received a majority over former Federal Reserve official Carrie Cook.
—
Mary Ramsey
updated June 22,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
The top two vote-getters at non-outfield positions advance to the next round, meaning Langeliers is all but guaranteed to move on with nearly a 600,000-vote advantage and just four days of voting remaining.
—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
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“Getter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/getter. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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