If someone writes in GIBBS, I can't see how the intent of the voter is in question. 5 letters and done.
I didn't know about that minor GOP write in candidate. Does this give the Dems the ability to challenge straight GOP votes?
What I'm worried about is that voters have to vote for her TWICE - once for a special election to replace Delay - for that brief period of time before the next swearing in of the new reps - and again by writing in. It helps that her name will be on the ballot for the special election, but I really think some people will forget to write her in the second time.