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Recent Examples of write-in
The contest will be included on the ballot, and voters will be able to select Hamilton or a qualified write-in candidate.
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Claire Wang, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Not everyone provided an answer for all 15 questions, but the 13 multiple-choice questions each received at least 1,267 votes and the two write-in responses received at least 914.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
In write-in responses to the survey, consumers often mentioned prices of oil, gas and groceries, said Dana Peterson, chief economist at the Conference Board.
—Jordan Erb, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
DFLer Shelley Buck is the only candidate on the ballot, though voters can vote for write-in candidates.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2026
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Claire Wang, Oc Register, 11 Mar. 2026
Not everyone provided an answer for all 15 questions, but the 13 multiple-choice questions each received at least 1,267 votes and the two write-in responses received at least 914.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
In write-in responses to the survey, consumers often mentioned prices of oil, gas and groceries, said Dana Peterson, chief economist at the Conference Board.
—Jordan Erb, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
DFLer Shelley Buck is the only candidate on the ballot, though voters can vote for write-in candidates.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for write-in
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On Tuesday, the president signed an executive order mandating each state create a list of all eligible voters and restrict their approvals for absentee ballot requests to people confirmed on that list.—
Sarah Davis,
The Hill,
5 Apr. 2026
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There are a few options for returning your mail-in absentee ballot in Wisconsin.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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The bicameral system is returning even though 80% of voters rejected it in a 2018 referendum.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The two measures will serve as the most important early referendum on California’s tax appetite before November’s even larger electoral slate arrives.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
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In a strange reversal of a longstanding trend with the Academy, this year’s documentary short ballot is almost entirely domestic (which is to say, films made by or about Americans), while the feature doc category — where subtitles aren’t so common — is entirely international.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2024
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About half a dozen poll workers said this election has been particularly slow, likely because of the short ballot and bad weather.—
Jolene Almendarez,
The Enquirer,
16 May 2023
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With Iran qualifying for the World Cup, Arad Ershad had visions of splurging on flights and tickets to attend one of the team’s upcoming first-round matches in Los Angeles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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That was a $119,105 winner for that ticket holder.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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