As part of this, plans are being considered to hold a referendum on general election day in which people would be asked to support or reject a switch from the present first - past - the - post system to a new model, under which candidates would need to have the support of at least 50 % of voters to be elected. (theguardian.com)
Voter Jeffrey Berman fills out his ballot at Nottingham High School on the last general election day, Tues.. (syracuse.com)
In order to become a write - in candidate in the general election, the candidate must file a declaration of candidacy with the Texas Secretary of State or the county judge, as appropriate, no later than 5 p.m. of the 78th day before general election day. (ballotpedia.org)