runoff primary

American  

noun

1. (especially in the southern U.S.) a second primary between the two leading candidates of the first primary to provide nomination by majority rather than by plurality.

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Etymology

Origin of runoff primary

An Americanism dating back to 1920–25

Example Sentences

In that case, the top two candidates in a party’s primary advance to the runoff primary in April.

From Seattle Times

House candidates he endorsed were blown out in runoff primary elections that represented a continuation of the drubbing he received in the state last month.

From Seattle Times

Because of the delayed Census, Bell is asking leaders to endorse her 2022 recommendations for a May 3 primary, July 12 runoff primary and Nov. 8 general election.

From Seattle Times

The two candidates face off in Tuesday’s runoff primary.

From Washington Times

Specifically, the court decided 5 to 4 on Tuesday to block an Alabama federal judge’s order that would have made that state expand accommodations for voters in a July 14 runoff primary.

From Washington Post