write-in
noun
a candidate or vote for a candidate not listed on the printed ballot but written onto it by the voter.
write-ins
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pluralof write-in.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But Zappala secured enough write-ins in the Republican primary to get that party’s nomination.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 23, 2023
She and running mate Michael Zagarell received slightly more than 1,000 votes, including write-ins.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 24, 2022
Brown declared victory and thanked his supporters after local media reported Walton had won 41% of the vote while 59% of the votes were write-ins.
From Reuters ● Nov. 3, 2021
The remaining 12% of the votes were write-ins.
From Salon ● Nov. 9, 2020
The other 1,547 votes were write-ins or illegible.
From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson
