1
: one that gets
2
: a substance introduced into a vacuum tube or electric lamp to remove traces of gas
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Meanwhile, the top-2 vote getters will advance to the second phase of the voting system.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
The top two vote-getters at the other positions — and the top six outfielders — advance to Phase 2.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
In Tuesday's primary, the top vote-getter in District 1 was Republican James Gallagher, who also won the special election for LaMalfa's old district on June 2.
—Caroline Linton, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The primary races unfolded against the backdrop of California’s top-two primary system, which sends the two highest vote-getters to the general election regardless of party.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 10 June 2026
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
The top two vote-getters at the other positions — and the top six outfielders — advance to Phase 2.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
In Tuesday's primary, the top vote-getter in District 1 was Republican James Gallagher, who also won the special election for LaMalfa's old district on June 2.
—Caroline Linton, CBS News, 11 June 2026
The primary races unfolded against the backdrop of California’s top-two primary system, which sends the two highest vote-getters to the general election regardless of party.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 10 June 2026
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“Getter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/getter. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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