1
: one that gets
2
: a substance introduced into a vacuum tube or electric lamp to remove traces of gas
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The top two vote-getters, regardless of party affiliation, will move on to the general election in November.
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Terry Collins, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
The state's top-two primary system sends the two highest vote getters onto the general election regardless of party.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
That has led to concerns within Democratic circles that Bianco and Hilton could lock out Democrats in the upcoming race, since California election rules let the top two vote-getters advance to the general election, regardless of political party.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
The top three vote-getters will earn spots on the board.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
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Terry Collins, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
The state's top-two primary system sends the two highest vote getters onto the general election regardless of party.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
That has led to concerns within Democratic circles that Bianco and Hilton could lock out Democrats in the upcoming race, since California election rules let the top two vote-getters advance to the general election, regardless of political party.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 9 Apr. 2026
The top three vote-getters will earn spots on the board.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Getter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/getter. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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