downballot

adjective

down·​bal·​lot ˈdau̇n-ˌba-lət 

variants or down-ballot

: of, relating to, or being a political contest for an office that is of relatively low importance and that is typically listed below the most important office on a ballot

a downballot candidate/race

downballot wins/losses

… the downballot mayors and governors who spoke last night at the Democratic convention …

—Matthew Yglesias

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above