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Write-in candidacy

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WHO IS A WRITE-IN CANDIDATE?
A "write-in candidate" is a person:

1. Whose name is not printed on the ballot; and
2. Who otherwise fulfills the qualifications for the office designated; and
3. Who receives one or more valid write-in votes for an office listed on a primary, general or special election ballot; and
4. Who has filed a "Declaration of Write-in Candidacy" either before the election or no later than 3 business days after the election. Declaration forms are available from the City ClerkÕs Office. Please call 284-4831 for additional information.

HOW DOES A VOTER CAST A WRITE-IN VOTE?
A voter must mark the write-in indicator (oval) as instructed on the ballot;
AND
The voter must also write the name in the blank space provided at the end of the list of candidates for that office.

MINIMUM NUMBER OF VOTES NEEDED
For a General Election: the person receiving the greatest number of votes is elected.