on the ballot
idiom
: to be subject to a vote in an election
The issue was on the ballot in November.
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There were four candidates on the ballot in May: Eric Rozak, Lance Hood, Simmons and Perez.
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Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2025
The lack of submissions means Maryland will go another year without a statewide referendum on the ballot.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 6 June 2025
The legislature would have to give Charlotte permission to put the tax on the ballot, and then voters would have the final say.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2025
The Angels’ candidates on the ballot are catcher Logan O’Hoppe, first baseman Nolan Schanuel, shortstop Zach Neto, third baseman Yoán Moncada, outfielders Taylor Ward, Jo Adell and Trout and DH Soler.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 4 June 2025
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Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2025
The lack of submissions means Maryland will go another year without a statewide referendum on the ballot.
—Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 6 June 2025
The legislature would have to give Charlotte permission to put the tax on the ballot, and then voters would have the final say.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2025
The Angels’ candidates on the ballot are catcher Logan O’Hoppe, first baseman Nolan Schanuel, shortstop Zach Neto, third baseman Yoán Moncada, outfielders Taylor Ward, Jo Adell and Trout and DH Soler.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 4 June 2025
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“On the ballot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20ballot. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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