(originally) A small ball placed in a container to cast a vote; now, by extension, a piece of paper or card used for this purpose, or some other means used to signify a vote.
And then she refused to help a single down-ballot democrat - ran away and wrote a f*cking book about how badly she lost. I voted for her - but I wouldn't again. #StopTakingAIPACMoney
Check out our endorsed long-term care champions at the state level who we're counting on to fight for care workers and our communities. See all of 2015 members' endorsed candidates here: https://www.seiu2015.org/justi…
(originally) A small ball placed in a container to cast a vote; now, by extension, a piece of paper or card used for this purpose, or some other means used to signify a vote.
Imagine if the outcome in Michigan is close, and 75% of Biden supporters vote absentee, yet 10% or more of those ballots are rejected.
Ballot means: A small ball placed in a container to cast a vote; now, by extension, a piece of paper or card used for this purpose, or some other means used to signify a vote.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. As a place or proper-name reference it is purely descriptive.
Ballot means: A small ball placed in a container to cast a vote; now, by extension, a piece of paper or card used for this purpose, or some other means used to signify a vote.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. As a place or proper-name reference it is purely descriptive.
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(US) A vote made remotely, especially a postal vote, cast by a voter unable to be present in person.
(US, politics, informal) The pairing of a controversial proposal with a more popular one in a ballot measure to increase the measure's chances of being approved by voters.
(India, politics) A section of an electorate that will vote for a particular party or formation, come what may.
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ballot means: A small ball placed in a container to cast a vote; now, by extension, a piece of paper or card used for this purpose, or some other means used to signify a vote.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
“And then she refused to help a single down-ballot democrat - ran away and wrote a f*cking book about how badly she lost. I voted for her - but I wouldn't again. #StopTakingAIPACMoney”
“💜💚 Public services are on the ballot this Thursday. From the NHS to local government, the choices made now will impact us all. ✊ Let’s stand up for the services we rely on 🗳️ Use your vote”
“The two Box Elder Commissioners who are on the ballot in November need to be replaced . Who are they and who's running against them ? This is war .”
“Put it to a vote then, and let that vote be the end of this nonsense. On the ballot question, it needs to also state that a vote to remain Canada also means this question can be brought up again for.... say 250 years.”
“'Vote your entire ballot': Lawsuits challenge Landry's authority to suspend election amid voter confusion www.wwltv.com/article/news...”
The process of voting, especially in secret; a round of voting.
In Wyoming, a GOP state senator forwarded an FGA draft bill to Secretary of State Chuck Gray that would prohibit sending out unsolicited absentee ballot request forms.
“Check out our endorsed long-term care champions at the state level who we're counting on to fight for care workers and our communities. See all of 2015 members' endorsed candidates here: https://www.seiu2015.org/justice-for-all/democracy-for-all/ballot-recommendations/”
“📆 The California primaries are less than 1 month away! Today (5/5), ballot drop-off locations open across the state 🗳️. If you haven't received your ballot yet, or want to track your ballot once you vote, sign up for ballot tracking ➡️ WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov”
“Fusion voting lets multiple parties nominate the same candidate, giving voters the option to support that candidate on their preferred party line. It’s a way to build broader coalitions while keeping distinct party identities on the ballot. @wisconsinexaminer.com”
“Precinct: 9-1 8 candidates ranked. Rankings: Siddiqui, Zusy, Azeem, McGovern, Nolan, Simmons, Sobrinho-Wheeler, Pickett Vote was counted for: Siddiqui This ballot is unique and no other ranked exactly these candidates.”
“What lie and through what means should I prove my secret ballot voting history?”
The total of all the votes cast in an election.