Write-in Candidate (Noun)
Meaning
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
- Although her name wasn't on the ballot, she campaigned as a write-in candidate and won the election with a surprise write-in victory.
- The disillusioned voters opted to cast their ballots for a write-in candidate rather than choose between the unappealing individuals on the ballot.
- Since he missed the filing deadline, he was forced to run as a write-in candidate in the mayoral election.
- Many supporters of the progressive cause encouraged their peers to vote for the write-in candidate who shared their values.
- In the absence of any attractive options on the ballot, some citizens opted to fill in the oval next to "write-in candidate" and scribble in the name of a local activist.