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Recent Examples of write-in
In the series finale, viewers got a glimpse of how the Parks and Rec characters' lives continued after the show, learning that Jerry was later elected mayor of Pawnee in a write-in campaign and held the position until his 100th birthday.
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Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 28 July 2025
Not everyone provided an answer for all 20 questions, but the 18 multiple-choice questions received at least 1,163 votes and the two write-in responses received at least 848.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Many were upset with the Democrats’ approach to the Israel-Hamas war and launched write-in campaigns, which contributed to former Vice President Kamala Harris’s defeat last November.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 8 July 2025
The decision to make appointments also prohibits write-in candidates, according to the city clerk.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2024
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Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 28 July 2025
Not everyone provided an answer for all 20 questions, but the 18 multiple-choice questions received at least 1,163 votes and the two write-in responses received at least 848.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 9 July 2025
Many were upset with the Democrats’ approach to the Israel-Hamas war and launched write-in campaigns, which contributed to former Vice President Kamala Harris’s defeat last November.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 8 July 2025
The decision to make appointments also prohibits write-in candidates, according to the city clerk.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for write-in
Noun
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Anyone still holding onto an absentee ballot must fill it out and turn it in by the close of polls on Tuesday.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
30 Sep. 2025
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Voters who wish to vote absentee can request an absentee ballot for the Oct. 7 primary until Sept. 27.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Instead, the city is considering a public safety referendum, giving voters a chance to authorize the city to collect more tax dollars for a high-profile, high-demand portion of its budget.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Taiwan president Lai Ching-te promised to honor the referendum result while focusing on diverse energy sources.—
Yu-Tzu Chiu,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Oct. 2025
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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How much is a Powerball lottery ticket today?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
5 Oct. 2025
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Group ticket packages are also available.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Oct. 2025
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