on the ballot

phrase

: 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

The resolution encouraged people to reject attempts to get the cannabis initiative on the ballot. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026

Board members repeatedly returned to the challenge of explaining a measure that state law requires to be labeled a tax increase on the ballot, even though administrators project a net decrease for most homeowners. — Tom Fraki, Twin Cities, 14 July 2026

These latest efforts create longer odds for measures that do manage to make it on the ballot. — Ashley Lopez, NPR, 14 July 2026

In fact, though, the political newcomer was never on the ballot. — Mustafa Salim, Washington Post, 14 July 2026

Rhymes for on the ballot

• alate
• fallot
• mallet
• palate
• palette
• pallet
• shallot