second ballot
[ˈsɛkənd ˈbælət]
nounpl: second ballots
segundo turno
1. A second round of voting held when no candidate receives the required majority of votes in the first ballot
The presidential election went to a second ballot because neither candidate won an outright majority.
A eleição presidencial foi para o segundo turno porque nenhum candidato conseguiu uma maioria absoluta.
2. A runoff election between the two leading candidates from the first round of voting
In the second ballot, voters had to choose between the top two candidates from the initial vote.
No segundo turno, os eleitores tiveram que escolher entre os dois principais candidatos da votação inicial.
In Brazil, the 'segundo turno' is a crucial and well-established part of the electoral system for presidential elections, gubernatorial races, and mayoral elections in cities with over 200,000 inhabitants. It's held two weeks after the first round if no candidate achieves 50% of the vote. This concept is deeply embedded in Brazilian political culture and is frequently referenced in media and political discourse. In contrast, the USA uses 'runoff' terminology more commonly, and the UK employs 'second ballot' primarily in party leadership elections.
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