on the ballot
phrase
: to be subject to a vote in an election
The issue was on the ballot in November.
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Evan Munsing, a Marine veteran who withdrew from the race, will also appear on the ballot.
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New York Times,
1 July 2026
Harris and Fuller will be back on the ballot in November, when Fuller will have to answer to voters for actions taken in Congress.
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Irene Wright,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
The proposal takes aim at Missouri’s century-old initiative petition process, a form of direct democracy that allows citizens to collect signatures to place policies on the ballot.
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Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
The winners of the primary election will appear on the ballot for their respective parties in November.
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Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
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New York Times,
1 July 2026
Harris and Fuller will be back on the ballot in November, when Fuller will have to answer to voters for actions taken in Congress.
—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
The proposal takes aim at Missouri’s century-old initiative petition process, a form of direct democracy that allows citizens to collect signatures to place policies on the ballot.
—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
The winners of the primary election will appear on the ballot for their respective parties in November.
—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
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“On the ballot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20ballot. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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