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Recent Examples of write-in
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.
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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
Running as a write-in candidate, Handy lost the 2022 primary.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
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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
Running as a write-in candidate, Handy lost the 2022 primary.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for write-in
Noun
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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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March 24 marks the first day voters can request primary election absentee ballots from the Polk County Auditor's office.—
Virginia Barreda,
Des Moines Register,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Many states have entered their midterm primary season, which will act as a referendum on the current administration.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Melreese referendum passed with about 60 percent support from Miami voters in November 2018, allowing the city and Inter Miami to begin negotiating a lease agreement.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Staffers can arrange transportation, set up beach gear, book tickets, and everything in between.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Hochheiser’s ticket out of Villa Rosa was COVID.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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