  I show that W-like entangled quantum states are not a necessary quantum
resource for totally correct anonymous leader election protocols. This is
proven by defining a symmetric quantum state that is n-partite SLOCC
inequivalent to the W state, and then constructing a totally correct anonymous
leader election protocol using this state. This result, which contradicts the
previous necessity result of D'Hondt and Panangaden, furthers our understanding
of how non-local quantum states can be used as a resource for distributed
computation.
