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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Multiple Minnesota Republicans are campaigning in what could become a marquee contest among 36 governorships on the ballot in November.
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Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
If the bill gets approved by the Legislature, Florida voters will see it on the ballot in the next general election.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Philip Kingston, Curry’s attorney, said the ruling only decided Montgomery’s eligibility to appear on the ballot, not to serve as a constable.
—Tracey McManus, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Multiple Minnesota Republicans are campaigning in what could become a marquee contest among 36 governorships on the ballot in November.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 30 Jan. 2026
If the bill gets approved by the Legislature, Florida voters will see it on the ballot in the next general election.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
Philip Kingston, Curry’s attorney, said the ruling only decided Montgomery’s eligibility to appear on the ballot, not to serve as a constable.
—Tracey McManus, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Multiple Minnesota Republicans are campaigning in what could become a marquee contest among 36 governorships on the ballot in November.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
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“On the ballot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20ballot. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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