When a write-in candidate has been qualified by the proper filing officer pursuant to the Election Code:

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A. a space for entering the name of the write-in candidate shall be clearly designated by the use of the heading “Declared Write-in Candidate” after the listing of other candidates for that office; and

B. the write-in candidate’s name shall not be pre-printed on the ballot, nor displayed or otherwise provided in any polling place by any election official or member of an election board.