write-in

/ˌraɪ ˈdɪn/

/ˈraɪtɪn/

Definitions of write-in

1. noun

   a candidate for public office whose name does not appear on the ballot and so must be written on the ballot by the voters
   synonyms: write-in candidate

   type of:

   campaigner, candidate, nominee

   a politician who is running for public office
2. noun

   a vote cast by writing in the name of a candidate who is not listed on the ballot
   type of:

   ballot, balloting, vote, voting

   a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative