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ballot

[bal-uht] / ˈbæl ət /


NOUN
candidates from political party
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He later said that he voted for third-party candidate Evan McMullin rather than cast a ballot for Trump or Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.

From Slate Jul. 13, 2026

While Andy remains on the Hall of Fame ballot the next two years, his son will be working through the minor leagues, perhaps as a two-way player.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

To replace him on the November ballot, the party must hold a special election, according to state election law.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

I still remember walking into the embassy, receiving my ballot and feeling an overwhelming sense of pride and responsibility.

From Salon Jul. 10, 2026

In the far corner of the room, I see Stephanie Bowles looking at the ballot real hard, like she wants to rip it up or something.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles

The comforting reality is that the ballots are controlled by thousands of different state and local officials.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

All eligible voters can cast ballots in the top races.

From Salon Jul. 9, 2026

Farage will face competition from Count Binface - the pseudonym of comedian Jon Harvey, who regularly takes part in high-profile ballots.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

But it also lets stand similar policies in other states — including California, which counts ballots postmarked by and received within seven days of an election.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

“There’s no way he can know! The ballots are secret,” the false priest argued back.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende

Resident doctors in England are already being balloted on strike action over pay.

From BBC Jun. 8, 2025

Staff at the University of Edinburgh are being balloted on strike action in a dispute over plans to cut £140m from its budget.

From BBC Apr. 7, 2025

Staff at the University of Dundee are to be balloted on strike action following reports the institution could cut up to 700 jobs.

From BBC Apr. 3, 2025

University staff are to be balloted over strike action amid attempts to plug a £35m shortfall.

From BBC Jan. 13, 2025

The committee on the petition of Mr. C. B., a candidate for initiation, reported favorably, whereupon he was balloted for and duly elected.

From The Principles of Masonic Law A Treatise on the Constitutional Laws, Usages and Landmarks of Freemasonry by Mackey, Albert G.

States have ultimate responsibility for voter registration rolls, the kind of machinery used to conduct balloting, the rules for contesting elections, laws prescribing how candidates qualify to appear on the ballot, and much more.

From Slate Feb. 3, 2026

Andrews, a former Democratic congressman in the United States, voiced hope Sunday's final day of balloting would bring relief to Myanmar's people.

From Barron's Jan. 23, 2026

The other main teachers' union, the SSTA, is also balloting its members on this issue.

From BBC Jan. 14, 2026

It was a man-bites-piranha moment — a politician turning away campaign cash?!? — and amounted to a victory lap by California’s governor even as the balloting was still underway.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 9, 2025

The balloting proceeded without incident on a shining September morning.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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