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 issue will be on the ballot if a petition filed with the city clerk is signed by 15% of qualified electors. — Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026

But the decision came after Hanaway and Hoskins repeatedly used the powers of their offices to block — or at least delay — the referendum from appearing on the ballot. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026

Chicago mayoral candidates have about a month and a half left to gather petition signatures in order to appear on the ballot. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

Election deniers on the ballot in Arizona, Nevada and Wisconsin could make mischief in 2028. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for on the ballot

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