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Plain English Summary
CI-127 requires candidates to win more than 50% of votes to be elected in general elections. If no candidate gets a majority, there would likely need to be a runoff election or other method to determine the winner.
If YES
All elected officials would need to win a majority (more than 50%) of votes to take office
confidence: high
Elections with multiple candidates where no one gets 50%+ would require additional steps to determine a winner
confidence: high
Could reduce the number of officials elected with less than majority support
confidence: medium
May lead to runoff elections or ranked choice voting systems being implemented
confidence: medium
If NO
Current election system continues where candidates can win with less than 50% of votes
confidence: high
No changes to how winners are determined in general elections
confidence: high
Elections would continue to be decided by whoever gets the most votes, even if under 50%
confidence: high
Financial impact
Fiscal impact analysis not yet available. Implementation could require costs for additional elections or new voting systems if no candidate receives a majority.
TL;DR
Requires candidates to win more than 50% of votes to be elected in general elections.
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