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as in vote
a piece of paper indicating a person's preferences in an election
we collected all of the ballots from the students voting for class president
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as in suffrage
the right to formally express one's position or will in an election
believes that even convicted felons should have the ballot
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Recent Examples of ballot
The legislature just passed legislation to place a constitutional amendment on the November ballot that, if passed, would phase in massive increases in the homestead exemption for primary residences.
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Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
Also on the ballot will be Restore Britain, a party founded by former Reform UK politician Rupert Lowe.
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Katie Marie Davies,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 June 2026
Now that the dust has cleared, here’s who’s on the ballot for November’s elections.
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Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
This letter reflects my personal opinion after weighing all sides of the property tax ballot measure.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
Also on the ballot will be Restore Britain, a party founded by former Reform UK politician Rupert Lowe.
—
Katie Marie Davies,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 June 2026
Now that the dust has cleared, here’s who’s on the ballot for November’s elections.
—
Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
This letter reflects my personal opinion after weighing all sides of the property tax ballot measure.
—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ballot
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Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani leads the NL in votes received, which would give him the automatic starting spot at DH should that lead hold into Thursday, knocking Schmitt out of contention.
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Two of the three races, where Avila Chevalier and Valdez are running, are in heavily Latino enclaves, where older votes may lean more conservative and younger ones are further to the left.
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Two exhibits celebrating the history of women’s suffrage in Indiana continue through June 28 at the Gary Public Library and Cultural Center.
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The building is associated with Sarah Knox-Goodrich, who commissioned the building in the 19th century and was an advocate for women’s rights and suffrage.
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“Ballot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ballot. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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