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What is the percentage a candidate must win for a Senate seat?

April 26, 2017candidate PERCENTAGE seat Senate Win

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What is the percentage a candidate must win for a Senate seat?

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To win a Senate seat, a candidate must obtain a quota (or proportion) of the total formal vote. A quota for a half Senate election is approximately 14% in each State and approximately 33% a Territory (ACT and NT) elections.