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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The 35-year-old has been nominated for the 2026 class, marking her first appearance on the ballot.
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Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Nov. 2025
Just to be selected to be on the ballot is a tremendous honor.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
To get the issue on the ballot, two-thirds of each chamber of the state Legislature would need to vote to put it on the ballot, which is unlikely, or enough Michigan voters would have to sign petitions seeking a repeal.
—Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Higley Unified’s override fails a second time David Loutzenheiser, superintendent of Higley Unified, expressed his gratitude to community members who voted and supported students on the ballot.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 10 Nov. 2025
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Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Nov. 2025
Just to be selected to be on the ballot is a tremendous honor.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
To get the issue on the ballot, two-thirds of each chamber of the state Legislature would need to vote to put it on the ballot, which is unlikely, or enough Michigan voters would have to sign petitions seeking a repeal.
—Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Higley Unified’s override fails a second time David Loutzenheiser, superintendent of Higley Unified, expressed his gratitude to community members who voted and supported students on the ballot.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 10 Nov. 2025
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“On the ballot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20ballot. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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