write in candidate and the electoral college

kanicbird · October 29, 2012, 2:25am

How does one vote for a write in candidate with the electoral college system? Do they put down ‘electors for (write in candidate)’?

Also can a person cast a ‘write in a vote’ for a write in elector by name as in John Smith as elector, without specifying a candidate?

Lord_Feldon · October 29, 2012, 4:15am

It depends on the state. In Ohio, write-in candidates have to register their elector-candidates. ETA: Here’s the form.

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