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write-in (rtn)

n.

1. A vote cast by writing in the name of a candidate not on the ballot.

2. A candidate voted for in this manner.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	write-in - a candidate for public office whose name does not appear on the ballot and so must be written on the ballot by the voters write-in candidate campaigner, candidate, nominee - a politician who is running for public office
	2.	write-in - a vote cast by writing in the name of a candidate who is not listed on the ballot balloting, vote, voting, ballot - a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative; "there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion"; "they allowed just one vote per person"