ballot box
noun
1
: a box for receiving ballots
2
: ballot sense 2a
In a republic, reform had to come about through the ballot box rather than by force.—
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They were viewed as Xavi endorsing Laporta’s main rival at the ballot box - Victor Font - during the build-up to a March election Laporta won.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Several key leadership roles in Maryland will be decided at the ballot boxes this year, beginning with the state's primary elections.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Tindall hopes attendees of Saturday’s conference renew their civic engagement and show up to the ballot box.
—Freddrell Green, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2026
Our message to communities remains the same -- the best way to express dissent is by showing up at the ballot box this election season.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 3 June 2026
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Several key leadership roles in Maryland will be decided at the ballot boxes this year, beginning with the state's primary elections.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Tindall hopes attendees of Saturday’s conference renew their civic engagement and show up to the ballot box.
—Freddrell Green, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2026
Our message to communities remains the same -- the best way to express dissent is by showing up at the ballot box this election season.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 3 June 2026
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“Ballot box.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ballot%20box. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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