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One-Candidate Elections

Nov 08, 2005 11:08 AM
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I voted this morning (Democratic down the line, because Virginia is too damn socially-conservative), but a few elections had only one candidate.

What should one do in a case like this?

  • For for him/her.
  • Do a write-in for someone serious.
  • Do a write-in for someone ridiculous (e.g. Baba Booey).
  • Do a write-in for "None of the Above".
  • Leave it blank.

I went with that last option, for what it's worth.


Comments: One-Candidate Elections

The unopposed ones were the local Arlington races, right? Well, can you blame Republicans for not wanting to expend energy/money campaigning in Arlington? Though you think we'd be ripe for some solid third-party/independent candidates in Arl.

Posted by: Jay on November 8, 2005 11:49 AM | permalink

Yes, the few uncontested races were local-district things where it's basically a shoo-in for the Democratic nominee.

Posted by: Joe Grossberg on November 8, 2005 11:51 AM | permalink

If you support the candidate, at least in theory, then vote for him/her.

If you don't support it, then I'd go with leave it blank, unless you know of a candidate mounting a serious write-in campaign.

Posted by: ChuckJerry on November 8, 2005 4:57 PM | permalink

I'm so freakin' apathetic this year I didn't vote.

Posted by: Kearns on November 8, 2005 8:59 PM | permalink

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