on the ballot
idiom
: to be subject to a vote in an election
The issue was on the ballot in November.
Examples of on the ballot in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Voters also rejected a concurrent proposition on the ballot that would have lowered the threshold needed to pass local bond measures from two-thirds to 55%.
—
Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2025
The big picture: The mayoral election will be the first in 16 years without an incumbent on the ballot.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 16 Feb. 2025
Of the 14, eight are appearing on the ballot for the first time.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Perhaps this will be the same fate for Ms. LaBelle, but the Hall should try her band on the ballot first.
—Joe Kwaczala, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for on the ballot
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2025
The big picture: The mayoral election will be the first in 16 years without an incumbent on the ballot.
—Megan Stringer, Axios, 16 Feb. 2025
Of the 14, eight are appearing on the ballot for the first time.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Perhaps this will be the same fate for Ms. LaBelle, but the Hall should try her band on the ballot first.
—Joe Kwaczala, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for on the ballot
Cite this Entry
“On the ballot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20ballot. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share