on the ballot

idiom

: 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

One possibility would be to put a measure on the ballot asking voters to approve a change to California’s system, though that would require a special election, most likely later this year, so that the maps could take effect before the 2026 elections. —New York Times, 24 July 2025

In the early 2000s, the nationalist Alaskan Independence Party got an initiative on the ballot there, proposing secession. —Robin Epley, Mercury News, 19 July 2025

But Republicans face a stiffer challenge of replicating Trump’s coalition in a midterm election without him on the ballot. Democrats, meanwhile, must corral voters who are not a threat to vote for Republicans but could stay home. —Bill Barrow, Twin Cities, 14 July 2025

And now that he’s sold out Madison Square Garden, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame should consider finally placing his name on the ballot. —Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 13 July 2025

Rhymes for on the ballot

• alate
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• mallet
• palate
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• shallot