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The LWV of Marquette County adopts the following policy regarding write-in candidates in connection with our on-line and printed voter services guide and candidate forums:

Any write-in candidate for any primary or general election race who has been verified as qualified by the appropriate clerk and who wishes to participate in Vote411.org, a printed voter guide, and/or a candidate forum sponsored by LWV of Marquette County must contact the Voter Services Coordinator for the LWV of Marquette County by the following deadlines:

1. For participation in org and the printed voter guide, no later than four weeks prior to the election; for participation in a LWV-sponsored candidate forum, no later than four weeks prior to the date of the candidate forum.
2. If a candidate has been included in org or participated in a candidate forum for a primary election, he/she must confirm with the Voter Services Coordinator that he/she wishes to be a write-in candidate for the general election and wishes to be included in Vote411, the printed voter guide, and/or a subsequent candidate forum at least four weeks prior to the general election or subsequent candidate forum.

Write-in candidates’ names will be identified as “Write-In” and listed after any candidates on the ballot for that race.

In addition, the potential write-in candidate must be participating in one or more activities demonstrating their intention to run as a write-in, including, by way of example, making an announcement in or to the media; placing yard signs; campaigning; and/or conducting a social media campaign.

Posting the policy on social media (LWV of Marquette County’s website, Facebook page) will be deemed sufficient notice of these requirements to any prospective qualified write-in candidate.

Approved by Board on 2/19/2020; Revised 5/23/2023