1
: a vote cast by writing in the name of a candidate
2
: a candidate whose name is written in
wrote in; written in; writing in; writes in
1
: to insert in a document or text
2
a
: to insert (a name not listed on a ballot or voting machine) in an appropriate space
b
: to cast (a vote) in this manner
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Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
When he was unopposed for a second term and faced just write-in candidates, Menino received 71% of the vote in 1997.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
Beef sales are very strong, chef Denise Shavandy wrote in an email.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
There is a write-in ballot option to shout out your top pick of sandwich maker.
—Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
When he was unopposed for a second term and faced just write-in candidates, Menino received 71% of the vote in 1997.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
Raskin wrote in the letter, sent to the FBI on Wednesday.
—Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
Beef sales are very strong, chef Denise Shavandy wrote in an email.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Write-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/write-in. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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