When you write in Tracey Verhoeven’s name on the ballot, your vote will count because she is an official, Georgia Secretary of State Certified (click here for certification) candidate. This is important, as only votes for approved candidates are included in the final results. Writing in someone like “Mickey Mouse” wouldn’t count since they aren’t a registered candidate.
A team called the Vote Review Panel (VRP) checks all write-in votes to make sure the voter’s intent is clear. If you write “Tracey Verhoeven” or even a close variation like “Tracy Verhoven,” they will still count it. However, if the name is too unclear, it may not be counted.
Electronic & Absentee Ballots
For both electronic and absentee ballots, the VRP reviews write-ins and spelling variations to capture the voter’s intent. If the two members of the panel—one from each major party—disagree, a neutral/non-partisan election staff member steps in to resolve it.
Your Vote Counts
This process ensures your vote for Tracey Verhoeven counts, even with small spelling errors, giving you confidence that your vote will be part of the official tally.
How to WRITE IN Tracey Verhoeven
To vote for Tracey Verhoeven as the Democratic WRITE-IN candidate for Congressional District 11, select the “WRITE-IN” option on your ballot. Type Tracey Verhoeven’s name in the provided field. Use the cut-out provided on this card at polls for the correct spelling. Double-check your entry before submitting and after printing the ballot to ensure your vote is counted.
