Certain votes refer to the different types of votes that can be cast in an election. Yeas (4 letters) are votes in favor of a motion, while Nos (3 letters) are votes against a motion. NAYS (4 letters) are also votes against a motion, while NOES (4 letters) are votes against a candidate. YESES (5 letters) are votes in favor of a candidate, while Yesses (6 letters) are votes in favor of a motion. Proxies (7 letters) are votes cast by someone who is not present at the election, and Writeins (8 letters) are votes cast for a candidate who is not listed on the ballot.