I wish it was a 50% requirement or run-off like we have in Texas. Any incumbent can get 40%. I know this is NC we’re talking about, but what does one have to get in SOUTH CAROLINA to avoid a run-off? Anybody know?
Din,
The incumbent is a Democrat (Kay Hagan). The 40% figure to avoid a runoff applies to the Republican primary where there are a number of challengers. We want to make sure the GOPe horse in the race is kept below 40% so he can be defeated in the Republican run-off to select Hagan’s challenger.
In South Carolina, Little Lindsey Graham must be kept below 50% in the Republican primary to avoid a run-off. Hopefully he won’t make it.