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ballot

Definition for ballot

noun as in voting; recording of vote

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franchise

noun as in candidates from political party

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choice, lineup, slate, ticket

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The votes of Californians who drop their ballots in mailboxes on Nov. 4 may not be counted because of U.S.

Voting in a ballot of Labour members and affiliated supporters is open from 8 October to 23 October, with the result of the contest announced on 25 October.

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She might also be worried about the toll it could take on her political prospects as an incumbent on the ballot when voters turn angry.

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"So how's he responded? He's responded by co-ordinating the most unprecedented vilification and campaign of incitement to violence against the man who, frankly, he knows he cannot beat at the ballot box," he said.

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“Down ballot, if you come in, especially for primaries, you can really make a difference. You know, not all Democrats are the same,” she said.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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