simple majority
Americannoun
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less than half of the total votes cast but more than the minimum required to win, as when there are more than two candidates or choices.
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less than half the number of voters registered.
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The measure needs only a simple majority of voters to support it for it to pass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
A similar move at other German carmakers would ordinarily require a simple majority.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Geopolitics hasn’t featured heavily in campaign material ahead of the vote, which requires a simple majority.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Fifa election votes between two candidates require a simple majority - each candidate would require a total of 106 votes to win.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Everyone knew, however, that Chicago was still 38 votes shy of the simple majority needed to win the fair.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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