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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In November, five of the seven council seats will be on the ballot, along with the mayoral race.
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Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
Every member of the House is on the ballot next year.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 June 2025
Turnout will be higher but Curtis Sliwa and Adams will also be on the ballot.
—Bradley Tusk, New York Daily News, 29 June 2025
Cuomo is expected to remain on the ballot for mayor in November, USA TODAY previously reported.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 29 June 2025
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Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
Every member of the House is on the ballot next year.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 June 2025
Turnout will be higher but Curtis Sliwa and Adams will also be on the ballot.
—Bradley Tusk, New York Daily News, 29 June 2025
Cuomo is expected to remain on the ballot for mayor in November, USA TODAY previously reported.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 29 June 2025
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“On the ballot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20ballot. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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