ballot
Election day sheet
A ballot is a method of voting, or the paper or device used to cast a vote: She marked her ballot and dropped it in the box.
By extension, ballot refers to the total votes cast or the list of candidates: He barely made it onto the ballot.
As a verb, to ballot is to vote or draw lots: The committee balloted on the proposal.
Performers, throw, or splint
- pollingSystematic opinion gathering
- suffrageRight to cast ballots
- franchiseLicensed business operation
- electorateEligible voting body
voter · turnout · abstain · proxy · precinct · tally · count · recount
Minor error or misstep
- formShape or document
- ticketEntry permit slip
- stubRetained portion after detachment
- sheetFlat rectangular material
punch · chad · marking · oval · checkbox · printed · spoiled · blank
Self-directed action capacity
- propositionStatement expressing a judgment
- measureUnit of quantity
- plebisciteDirect vote by citizens
- amendmentChange to official text
proposal · petition · ratification · repeal · approval · rejection · constitutional · statewide
One proposed for position
- contenderOne competing seriously
- incumbentCurrent position holder
- challengerOne competing against incumbent
- slateFissile metamorphic rock
ticket · party · running mate · write-in · selection · nomination · primary · runoff
Of unknown origin
- confidentialMeant to stay secret
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
- privateRestricted to certain parties
- privacyFreedom from observation
booth · curtain · secrecy · covert · hidden · undisclosed · inviolate · tamper-proof
State of meeting criteria
- registrationFormal recording of participation
- qualificationRequired skill or condition
- deadlineTime limit for completion
- signatureHandwritten name for verification
petition · third-party · independent · filing · requirements · certification · inclusion · exclusion
cast
Performers, throw, or splint
- pollingSystematic opinion gathering
- suffrageRight to cast ballots
- franchiseLicensed business operation
electorate · voter · turnout · abstain · proxy · precinct · tally · count · recount · enfranchisement
slip
Minor error or misstep
sheet · punch · chad · marking · oval · checkbox · printed · spoiled · blank · provisional
initiative
Self-directed action capacity
- propositionStatement expressing a judgment
- measureUnit of quantity
- plebisciteDirect vote by citizens
amendment · proposal · petition · ratification · repeal · approval · rejection · constitutional · statewide · local
nominee
One proposed for position
- contenderOne competing seriously
- incumbentCurrent position holder
- challengerOne competing against incumbent
slate · ticket · party · running mate · write-in · selection · nomination · primary · runoff · choice
anonymous
Of unknown origin
- confidentialMeant to stay secret
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
- privateRestricted to certain parties
privacy · booth · curtain · secrecy · covert · hidden · undisclosed · inviolate · tamper-proof · secure
eligibility
State of meeting criteria
- registrationFormal recording of participation
- qualificationRequired skill or condition
- deadlineTime limit for completion
signature · petition · third-party · independent · filing · requirements · certification · inclusion · exclusion
- civicselection, Bill of Rights, branches of government, checks and balances, civic duty
- democracyelection, elections, voters, candidate, candidates
- electionsvoter registration, candidates, polls, election day, voters
- governancegovernance, government, democracy, parliament, constitution
- politicsdemocracy, campaigning, campaigns, democrats, bill
- U.S. PoliticsCongress, senator, representative, president, vice president
ballotbullet
Fired metal projectile
coup · revolution · armed force · violence · warfare
ballotabstention
Formal refusal to vote
abstain · boycott · disenfranchisement · voter suppression · apathy
ballotdecree
Authoritative legal command
edict · fiat · diktat · appointment · coronation
- beach ballLightweight inflatable for shores
- ball gameSporting contest with spheres
- tennis ballHollow rubber sporting sphere
- crystal ballFortune-teller's viewing sphere
- soccer ballKicked sport sphere
- play ballCooperate or begin game
ball, ballet, ballots, balloting, balloted, ballot box, ballot boxes, ballot paper, ballot papers