Who May be a Write-In Candidate?

• There are no qualifications for a write-in candidate.
• Anyone may be written-in.
• For a write-in candidate in a primary election to be nominated for office, statutory requirements must be met:
• No write-in candidate in a primary election for a position as a state, county, or municipal office shall have such candidate's name placed upon the ballot in the election unless the candidate receives at least 25 votes.
• If there are no candidates listed on the ballot in the primary election, the candidate must receive at least 5% of the votes cast in the primary on election day.

More Information
For more information, please contact the Election Commission at (731) 989-4039.

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