Write-in (Noun)
Meaning 1
A vote cast by writing in the name of a candidate who is not listed on the ballot.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
A candidate for public office whose name does not appear on the ballot and so must be written on the ballot by the voters.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- She decided to run as a write-in candidate after missing the deadline to get her name on the ballot.
- The incumbent mayor was expected to win re-election, but a popular local activist was running as a write-in candidate.
- In some states, write-in candidates are required to file paperwork with the election authorities before the election.
- The student council election allowed voters to choose a write-in candidate if they didn't like any of the listed options.
- The voters who wanted to support the independent candidate had to write her name in as a write-in candidate on the ballot.