1
: one that gets
2
: a substance introduced into a vacuum tube or electric lamp to remove traces of gas
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Similar to congressional races, but unlike county-level elections, the top two vote-getters will advance to the November election regardless of whether either candidate wins a majority of the vote.
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Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Last week's primary pitted the Republican incumbent against two Democrats, with the top two vote-getters advancing to November.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Then, the top two vote-getters advance to the fall election.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 9 June 2026
While Bass quickly emerged as the leading vote-getter, Pratt was running ahead of Democratic Councilwoman Nithya Raman.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2026
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Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
Last week's primary pitted the Republican incumbent against two Democrats, with the top two vote-getters advancing to November.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Then, the top two vote-getters advance to the fall election.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 9 June 2026
While Bass quickly emerged as the leading vote-getter, Pratt was running ahead of Democratic Councilwoman Nithya Raman.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2026
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“Getter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/getter. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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