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| Glossary Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| waive (the right to) | |
| waiver | |
| ward | |
| water district | |
| wheelchair accessible | |
| whip | |
| withdraw | |
| withdrawal | |
| withdrawal of candidacy | |
| withdrawal of nominating petition | |
| withdrawn candidates | |
| witness | |
| witness intimidation | |
| Working Families Party | |
| writ of election | |
| write-in | |
| write-in ballot | |
| write-in campaign | |
| write-in candidate | |
| write-in candidate requirements | |
| write-in column | |
| write-in slide | |
| write-in vote | |
| write-in voting | To make a selection of an individual not listed on the ballot. In some jurisdictions, voters may do this by using a marking device to physically write their choice on the ballot or they may use a keypad, touch screen or other electronic means to enter the name. |