What action is taken if a candidate does not secure the majority in an election?

In Georgia, if no candidate secures a majority of the votes in an election, a run-off election is held between the top candidates. This process is designed to ensure that the winning candidate has broader support from the electorate, requiring them to achieve more than 50% of the votes. Run-off elections typically occur for various offices if the initial election results do not meet this majority requirement.

This mechanism promotes a more democratic outcome, as it allows voters a second opportunity to express their preferences, particularly if they may have supported other candidates in the first round. This approach helps in consolidating votes from multiple candidates and ultimately leads to a clearer outcome that reflects the will of the majority.