ballot

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He then suffered two defeats at the ballot box, in 2002 and 2006, and on both occasions the Fidesz leader learned his lessons.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

If a voter’s eligibility is in doubt, local officials aren’t allowed to throw a ballot out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

“You should never be mailing your ballot on election day,” Purcell told The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

He received 429 votes of 584 cast by MPs, a parliament official said after ballot counting was finished.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“What they should have done,” said Armpit, “is write down all the candidates’ names on a ballot.

From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar