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.—
Mary Beth Norton et al.
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The allegations emerged well before the June 2 primary, providing California voters with sufficient advance information to make informed decisions at the ballot box, suggesting the primary process ultimately functioned effectively in delivering critical information to the electorate.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Residents who feel their concerns are being ignored are making their displeasure known at the ballot box.
—Anusha Mathur, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
The biggest challenge can be found at the ballot box.
—William Garriott, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
In February, Bianco’s office seized 12 pallets containing 1,086 ballot boxes from the Riverside County elections office.
—Raheem Hosseini, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Residents who feel their concerns are being ignored are making their displeasure known at the ballot box.
—Anusha Mathur, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
The biggest challenge can be found at the ballot box.
—William Garriott, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2026
In February, Bianco’s office seized 12 pallets containing 1,086 ballot boxes from the Riverside County elections office.
—Raheem Hosseini, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
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