Primary definition
A candidate who has filed registration papers with the responsible authority and for whom a vote may be counted in a jurisdiction that permits only WRITE-INS. DECLARED
Also known asdeclared write-in · registered write-in · official write-in
— Electronic Voting GlossaryView source
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A candidate who has filed registration papers with the responsible authority and for whom a vote may be counted in a jurisdiction that permits only WRITE-INS. DECLARED
Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Qualified Write In. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved September 10, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/qualified-write-in
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