Thesaurus results for WRITE-IN

write-in

noun

Definition of write-in

as in secret ballot

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Recent Examples of write-in Thera Johnson, of Miami Gardens, qualified as a write-in candidate. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026 An attorney, a sanitation worker, and several other residents are all seeking write-in support. — Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 16 June 2026 Democrat Egor Emory also qualified, as did Tommie Powers as a write-in. — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 June 2026 However, the unpredictability of the write-in method has many in the village on edge. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for write-in

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Voters can also request to be placed on a permanent absentee ballot list.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Dane County Circuit Judge Everett Mitchell found that Wisconsin’s paper-only absentee ballot system violates the rights of disabled voters who cannot complete a paper ballot without assistance.

— Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of absentee ballot

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Changing the charter requires the voters’ approval via referendum, whereas passing an ordinance simply requires the affirmative vote of eight council members and the assent of the mayor.

— Joseph Landers, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026
As Crazy Rich Asians approached its release, the filmmakers feared the movie would become a referendum.

— Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of referendum

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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
On Tuesday, a Multnomah County Circuit Court judge ruled that Metro did not have to mention in its official short ballot explanation that the payroll tax is not temporary.

— oregonlive, oregonlive, 2 Sep. 2020

Definition of short ballot

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Birmingham26, the organisers, say that half of their 250,000 tickets — across morning and evening sessions — are £30 or cheaper.

— Liam Tharme, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Disneyland Resort in California offered $50 single-day park hopper tickets for kids ages 3-9 all summer, which typically range from $168 to $279.

— Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

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