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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What's on the ballot for Saturday's runoff election?
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Robbie Farias, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Dec. 2024
The school board is already working to get another levy on the ballot for May, and if that one fails, schools might close.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
Listen to this article Loading your audio article At least four candidates will be on the ballot on April 1 in what is becoming a crowded race to succeed outgoing U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz in Congress.
—Steven Lemongello, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
As of now, Harris will be among five supervisor candidates on the ballot April 1, facing Republican Richard Nolan, Harvey Mayor Christopher Clark and his Reform Thornton Township Party and Independent candidates Nate Fields, Jr., Stafford Owens and Sidney Moore.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024
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Robbie Farias, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Dec. 2024
The school board is already working to get another levy on the ballot for May, and if that one fails, schools might close.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
Listen to this article Loading your audio article At least four candidates will be on the ballot on April 1 in what is becoming a crowded race to succeed outgoing U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz in Congress.
—Steven Lemongello, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
As of now, Harris will be among five supervisor candidates on the ballot April 1, facing Republican Richard Nolan, Harvey Mayor Christopher Clark and his Reform Thornton Township Party and Independent candidates Nate Fields, Jr., Stafford Owens and Sidney Moore.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 4 Dec. 2024
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