write-in candidate US
ˈraɪt ɪn ˈkændɪˌdeɪt
See also: write-in (UK)
Definition

Definition of write-in candidate - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
electionTECH.UScandidate not on ballot but voted forTECH.US
  • She won as a write-in candidate.
write-in
2.
nominationTECH.USperson nominated by voters writing nameTECH.US
  • He became a write-in candidate after a strong campaign.
candidate nominee
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Expressions with write

write downv.
record information on paper or another medium
She decided to write down her thoughts in a journal.
write inv.
fill in required information by writing
Please write in your contact details on the form.
write onv.
put words or drawings onto a surface
Please do not write on the walls.
write outv.
transcribe or record in writing
She decided to write out her thoughts in a journal..
write overv.
correct information by writing over previous content
He had to write over the wrong answers on the test.
write the bookv.
create a book by writing its content
She plans to write the book during her vacation.

Expressions with candidate

dark horse candidaten.
unexpected candidate who gains attention
The dark horse candidate surprised everyone by winning the election.
field a candidatev.
put forward a person for election or contest
The party decided to field a candidate for mayor.
stalking horse candidaten.
candidate used to divide opposition or test strength
He was just a stalking horse candidate to split the vote.
job candidaten.
person being considered for a specific job
The job candidate impressed the panel with her presentation..
candidate listn.
set of names of people considered for a role or position
The committee reviewed the candidate list before choosing the next director.
grooming the candidateexp.
helping someone get ready for a job interview
They are grooming the candidate for the big interview.
presidential candidaten.
person officially seeking to be chosen as president of a group
Each presidential candidate gave a short speech before the debate.
run a candidatev.
nominate someone to compete in an election
The party decided to run a candidate for mayor.
independent candidaten.
person seeking public office without backing from an established political party
The independent candidate attracted voters frustrated with both major parties.
parliamentary candidaten.
person who tries to be elected to a parliament in elections
Each parliamentary candidate visited the town to present their plans.

Terms related to write-in candidate

💡 Terms in the same lexical field: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, hypernyms…
writeballotcampaigncandidateelectionelectoratenomineepollvotecontestantentrantnomination

Examples of write-in candidate in a sentence

  • He campaigned as a write-in candidate.
  • The write-in candidate surprised everyone by winning the election.
  • A write-in candidate can sometimes change the outcome of an election.

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  1. French:candidat non inscrit sur le bulletin de vote, candidat inscrit, ...
  2. German:nicht auf dem Stimmzettel stehender Kandidat, Kandidat durch Nominierung, ...
  3. Italian:candidato scritto, ...
  4. Spanish:candidato no registrado, candidato de nominación, ...
  5. Portuguese:candidato por escrito, ...
  6. Chinese:写入候选人, 写入提名人, ...
  7. Japanese:記入候補者, 有権者によって指名された人, ...
  8. Arabic:مُرَشَّح مَكْتوب, مُرَشَّح بِالْكِتَابَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:מועמד שאינו ברשימה, מוּעֲמָד בִּכְתָב, ...
  10. Russian:кандидат, вписанный в бюллетень, кандидат, вписанный избирателями, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кандидат, якого вписують, кандидат, якого номінують шляхом вписування імені, ...
  12. Hindi:मतपत्रेतर उम्मीदवार, मतपत्र पर मतदाताओं द्वारा नाम लिखकर नामित उम्मीदवार, ...

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