Unofficial Write-Ins

May 19, 2026 General Primary

Write-in candidates automatically receive any votes that are written as their registered name.  Write-in candidates must file a petition with the Board of Elections if they wish to cumulate votes perceived to be variations of their registered name.

•  Petition to Cumulate Write-in Votes form

Petitions must be submitted to the Office of Election Services during the 5-day review period.  The review period will begin at 8 a.m. on Friday, May 29, 2026 and will end at 5 p.m. on Friday, June 4, 2026. 

The petitions to cumulate write-in votes will be reviewed by the Election Board during its meeting at 12 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026. The Board will determine which write-in votes will be accepted, break any tie races and certify the official results.

Certificates will be sent to any write-in winners after the results are certified. Winners should check with their respective party committee for further insturctions.

Write-In Vote Snippet Reports