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Glossary Term | Definition |
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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withdrawn candidates | |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. |