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Recent Examples of write-in
Supporters can choose from the list of Denver Peak FC, Colorado 14ers FC, Colorado Summit FC, Denver Elevate FC, Denver FC and Denver Gold FC with an option to submit a write-in name.
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Jenna West, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
The caller IDs appeared to come from Kathy Sullivan, the former chairperson of the New Hampshire Democratic Party, who was running a pro-Biden write-in campaign at the time.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2025
The date for residents to register as a write-in candidate passed in late January.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Alliance San Diego, an election watchdog group, raised concerns that eliminating primaries could hurt write-in candidates.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
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Jenna West, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
The caller IDs appeared to come from Kathy Sullivan, the former chairperson of the New Hampshire Democratic Party, who was running a pro-Biden write-in campaign at the time.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2025
The date for residents to register as a write-in candidate passed in late January.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Alliance San Diego, an election watchdog group, raised concerns that eliminating primaries could hurt write-in candidates.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for write-in
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Dane County Circuit Judge Everett Mitchell ruled in June that disabled people should be allowed to have absentee ballots emailed to them, a privilege currently available only to military and overseas voters.—
Scott Bauer,
Twin Cities,
12 Mar. 2025
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There are no credible news reports about widespread issues with absentee ballots being provided to members of the military.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA TODAY,
7 Nov. 2024
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Given the far-reaching implications for the community, a referendum might be an effective way to ensure that all voices are heard and that the decision reflects the collective will of Elgin’s residents.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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Greenland would need to hold a referendum to break away from Denmark as part of a larger, lengthy process that could take 10-15 years, Kaj Kleist, a veteran Greenlandic politician and civil servant, told BBC.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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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
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With more auditions to come, only time will tell if King got the coveted ticket to Hollywood to continue in the competition.—
Chyna Blackmon,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Mar. 2025
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Only one other team, the Houston Astros, offers a median price for Opening Day tickets above $300 – placing both Texas teams in the top four on the Gametime chart.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Write-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/write-in. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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