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ballot

[bal-uht] / ˈbæl ət /


NOUN
candidates from political party
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The PMB ballot is the best way a backbench MP can hope to bring forward a new law by winning cross-party support for a cause or, ideally, having the bill adopted by the government.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The money is set aside for nonprofit affordable housing built by a local union that campaigned for the ballot initiative, as well as for rental assistance and eviction defense.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

This trend is demonstrated by the change in the generic ballot.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

Data centers consume large amounts of electricity and can raise utility costs, which has seen local officials supporting AI projects suffering losses at the ballot box in recent months.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

As much as I hate admitting it, I think it’s important that we have one other popular person on the ballot.

From "The Misfits" by James Howe




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