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

Trustees in two San Antonio-area public school districts are on the ballot this November as districts deal with enrollment woes and financial challenges. — Sophia Veneziano, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026

Her 2024 race in House District 105 was partly a referendum on the party switch, but Cotham survived a recount against Nicole Sidman in a strong year for Republicans overall on the ballot. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026

Three seats on the Elk Grove Unified School District Board of Education are on the ballot this November. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Further complicating the math is the another Dan Sullivan who will be on the ballot next month. — Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for on the ballot

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