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 two vote-getters in the primary election will advance to the general election in the fall.
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
The top three vote-getters will receive $40,000, $33,000, and $25,000 respectively, while the remaining three finalists will each receive $5,000 consolation grants — totaling $113,000 disbursed.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The top two vote-getters, regardless of political party, will move on to the runoff in November.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The top two vote-getters in a June 2 primary regardless of party will enter the general in November.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
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Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
The top three vote-getters will receive $40,000, $33,000, and $25,000 respectively, while the remaining three finalists will each receive $5,000 consolation grants — totaling $113,000 disbursed.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
The top two vote-getters, regardless of political party, will move on to the runoff in November.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The top two vote-getters in a June 2 primary regardless of party will enter the general in November.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Getter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/getter. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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