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Ballard’s potential candidacy could pull some Republicans and independents into his camp, Bennion said, which could be a concern for Engling and the libertarian candidate, who needs 2% of the vote to continue ballot access.—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026 But if both candidates combined win 50% or more of the vote, Damon Cann, the Utah State University political science professor, said that is a persuasive argument about the direction Democratic candidates should be heading in the area.—Saige Miller, NPR, 22 June 2026 If no candidate clears more than 50% of the vote in the August primary election, the top two vote-getters will proceed to the general election in November.—Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026 Last week Andy Burnham won 54% of the vote in the Makerfield by-election, paving his way to return to Westminster as an MP and challenger to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership.—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for the vote