write in

Example Sentences

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Karen talked about write-in candidates, which is when the person who votes can write in the name of someone who hasn’t been officially nominated.

From Literature

Polling is taking place in three phases spread over a month, using new electronic voting machines which do not allow write-in candidates or spoiled ballots.

From Barron's

Voters were asked to fill out a write-in ballot due to the unusually high number of candidates.

From BBC

It was a write-in, as Martínez’s name was not on the ballot.

From Los Angeles Times

In Montana, write-in candidates must file with the state before the election.

From Seattle Times