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Article 106.1 A second round election in single member districts with majority (that is >50%) guaranteed for the winner is acceptable. But there are both theoretical and practical reasons to allow more flexibility in deciding which two candidates go into the second round, as has been the case in France. Specifically, the lst and 2nd candidates in a district should be allowed to stand themselves or either could, if they desired, stand aside and nominate another candidate who was on the ballot and received a reasonable share of the vote. Whether this clause is often invoked depends on the situation.