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
Examples of write-in in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 May 2024
Khanna stumped in the state on behalf of an independent write-in campaign when Biden was prohibited by party rules from appearing on the ballot.
—USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
Celebrate Earth Day with an environmental write-in, reading and open mic in Joaquin Miller Park.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Fong has endorsed Ken Weir, a member of the Bakersfield City Council and the chairman of the Kern County Republican Party, who is running a write-in campaign for the Assembly seat.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
In 2016, 6% of voters cast ballots for third-party and write-in candidates.
—Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
In the 2016 primary election, Republican Marco Antonio Leal and Libertarian Baron Bruno — both write-in candidates — tied for second with 32 votes in the District 62 state assembly race.
—Harriet Blair Rowan, The Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2024
That would include write-in candidates who qualify for the ballot.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
Though Hayden ran unopposed, a sizable number of voters cast write-in ballots for sheriff in 2020.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
Larry Tye, TIME, 9 May 2024
Rush founded the organization in the San Joaquin Valley, where McIntyre was raised, Rush wrote in Facebook posts honoring her daughter.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
Contreras, Solid Waste’s facilities chief, wrote in an Aug. 25 email to a county real estate administrator that the closure of the MLK building’s garage over structural concerns had left the Department of Solid Waste Management eager for new quarters.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 7 May 2024
Kelsey and sheriff’s Officer Jason Wheeler later wrote in their notes for the Texas Ranger that Miller refused to answer questions.
—Nichole Manna, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2024
The research points to a need for targeted prevention strategies, clinical trials and treatments, scientists write in the paper published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2024
Hundreds of others have written in regarding the use of Agent Orange and other chemicals at their bases.
—Hannah Norman and Patricia Kime, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024
Among the items was a copy of one of the high school's first student newspaper volumes, finance committee reports, a list of mayors and city reporters, numerous items from the Minnesota Freemasons, and even a booklet written in Czech.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2024
Stephanie Villatoro wrote in a search warrant affidavit.
—Harriet Ryan, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Noun
Some categories, like best movie, best actor and best actress, allow voting members to write-in contenders during first-round voting, which closes May 7.
—Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 May 2024
Khanna stumped in the state on behalf of an independent write-in campaign when Biden was prohibited by party rules from appearing on the ballot.
—USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
Celebrate Earth Day with an environmental write-in, reading and open mic in Joaquin Miller Park.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Fong has endorsed Ken Weir, a member of the Bakersfield City Council and the chairman of the Kern County Republican Party, who is running a write-in campaign for the Assembly seat.
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
In 2016, 6% of voters cast ballots for third-party and write-in candidates.
—Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024
In the 2016 primary election, Republican Marco Antonio Leal and Libertarian Baron Bruno — both write-in candidates — tied for second with 32 votes in the District 62 state assembly race.
—Harriet Blair Rowan, The Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2024
That would include write-in candidates who qualify for the ballot.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
Though Hayden ran unopposed, a sizable number of voters cast write-in ballots for sheriff in 2020.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
Verb
The three proceeded to the theater and watched from the director’s booth a rehearsal of the song written in King’s honor.
—Larry Tye, TIME, 9 May 2024
Rush founded the organization in the San Joaquin Valley, where McIntyre was raised, Rush wrote in Facebook posts honoring her daughter.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
Contreras, Solid Waste’s facilities chief, wrote in an Aug. 25 email to a county real estate administrator that the closure of the MLK building’s garage over structural concerns had left the Department of Solid Waste Management eager for new quarters.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 7 May 2024
Kelsey and sheriff’s Officer Jason Wheeler later wrote in their notes for the Texas Ranger that Miller refused to answer questions.
—Nichole Manna, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2024
The research points to a need for targeted prevention strategies, clinical trials and treatments, scientists write in the paper published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2024
Hundreds of others have written in regarding the use of Agent Orange and other chemicals at their bases.
—Hannah Norman and Patricia Kime, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024
Among the items was a copy of one of the high school's first student newspaper volumes, finance committee reports, a list of mayors and city reporters, numerous items from the Minnesota Freemasons, and even a booklet written in Czech.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2024
Stephanie Villatoro wrote in a search warrant affidavit.
—Harriet Ryan, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
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