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Blank Space

Blank Space: An area on the ballot typically used by voters to write in a name that is not already pre-printed with the other candidate's name on the ballot…

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An area on the ballot typically used by voters to write in a name that is not already pre-printed with the other candidate's name on the ballot for that contest.

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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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