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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All judges on the ballot this year met the commission's standards.
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Jeremy Duda, Axios, 13 Sep. 2024
In that race, there was no libertarian on the ballot.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Sep. 2024
Alternatively, many landlords who spoke during the meeting implored the council to opt against placing either measure on the ballot, arguing the council’s proposals weren’t crafted with community input and would hurt small property owners.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2024
The investment represents a significant amount of money being poured into the Michigan Supreme Court races, which don't always see the same level of political spending as other contests on the ballot.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 12 Sep. 2024
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Jeremy Duda, Axios, 13 Sep. 2024
In that race, there was no libertarian on the ballot.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Sep. 2024
Alternatively, many landlords who spoke during the meeting implored the council to opt against placing either measure on the ballot, arguing the council’s proposals weren’t crafted with community input and would hurt small property owners.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2024
The investment represents a significant amount of money being poured into the Michigan Supreme Court races, which don't always see the same level of political spending as other contests on the ballot.
—Arpan Lobo, Detroit Free Press, 12 Sep. 2024
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