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 vote-getters from the fan vote will form a single ballot in the final tally, equal to the ones cast by the experts.
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
The top two vote-getters will face Democrat Bob Howard in November for two, 2-year terms.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
The top two vote-getters, regardless of their party, advance to the November election.
—George Skelton, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
California uses a jungle primary, meaning the top two vote-getters in the June 2 contest will advance to November’s general election, regardless of party.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 24 Feb. 2026
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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
The top two vote-getters will face Democrat Bob Howard in November for two, 2-year terms.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
The top two vote-getters, regardless of their party, advance to the November election.
—George Skelton, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
California uses a jungle primary, meaning the top two vote-getters in the June 2 contest will advance to November’s general election, regardless of party.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 24 Feb. 2026
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“Getter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/getter. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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