What is a write-in candidate?
Q: What is a write-in candidate?
A: A write-in candidate is someone who wants to run for office but whose name isn't printed on the ballot. Voters can choose them by writing their name on the ballot.
Q: Do write-in candidates often win elections?
A: No, write-in candidates do not win very often.
Q: Who might write-in votes be cast for?
A: Write-in votes may be cast for people who cannot hold office, or they may be fictional characters.
Q: Are write-in candidates required to register as official candidates in every place?
A: Some places may require write-in candidates to register as official candidates before the election.
Q: What is the advantage of being a registered write-in candidate?
A: Being a registered write-in candidate ensures that your votes will be counted and included in the official election results.
Q: Can voters choose any person they want as a write-in candidate?
A: Yes, voters can choose any person they want as a write-in candidate, as long as that person is eligible to hold the office.
Q: Can write-in candidates be added to a ballot after it has been printed?
A: No, write-in candidates cannot be added to a ballot after it has been printed. They must rely on voters writing their name on the ballot.
