In a gubernatorial election where one candidate receives 43 percent of the vote, another candidate receives 35 percent, and three other challengers make up the rest of the totals, based on current election laws, what will happen? A run-off election will be held with all candidates who received at least 10% of the vote. The winner will be chosen by a two-thirds vote in the Texas senate. A run-off election between the top two candidates will be held because no candidate received a majority of the votes. The candidate with 43 percent of the vote will be declared the winner