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Write In Voting

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To make a selection of an individual not listed on the ballot. In some jurisdictions, voters may do this by using a marking device to physically write their choice on the ballot or they may use a keypad, touch screen, or other electronic means to enter the name.

Also known aswrite-in · write-in vote · write-in ballot · write-in candidate · write-in option
2 sources cited4 related termsReviewed Aug 10, 2026
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High consensus

To make a selection of an individual not listed on the ballot. In some jurisdictions, voters may do this by using a marking device to physically write their choice on the ballot or they may use a keypad, touch screen, or other electronic means to enter the name.

EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024

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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Write In Voting. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/write-in-voting

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EAC Glossary of Terms
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