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Definition write-in in American English

write-in noun

[countable] noun
1

an extra name that a voter adds to a ballot (=the piece of paper on which you vote)

Synonyms and related words
candidacy candidate candidature
2

in the US, a vote cast for an unlisted candidate by writing their name on a ballot paper

Example

Write-ins may swing the election.

Example

The seven states that won't accept write-in votes are: Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, Oklahoma, South Carolina and South Dakota.

3

a candidate of this type

Example

Until recently, many Republicans opposed to Mr Trump had stopped short of supporting Mrs Clinton, saying they would vote for a third party or write-in candidate.

Definition write-in in American English