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

On the Republican side, there are six gubernatorial candidates to choose from and two presidential candidates who made it on the ballot. —Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Apr. 2024

Ultimately, Arizona voters will make the decision on the ballot come November. —Libby Cathey, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2024

The ballot measure was already expected to drive turnout that could impact other races up and down the ballot in a high-stakes election year with the president and all 90 Arizona lawmakers on the ballot. —Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 9 Apr. 2024

But Republicans in Wisconsin have supported placing a referendum on the ballot for voters to decide the issue. —Journal Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2024

But, the variety of opinions on the ballot measure was greater in Kansas City than in the rest of Jackson County. —Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2024

The statement also said the deadline to remove a candidate from the ballot passed, so Hidalgo would remain on the ballot regardless. —Noah Alcala Bach, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Apr. 2024

The deadline to get a candidate on the ballot is Aug. 12. —Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2024

Then in January, the Royals and Chiefs issued a joint statement promising a few concessions to the county if voters approve a sales tax for both teams in April, and the Jackson County Legislature voted in favor of putting it on the ballot. —The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2024