unvoted
Left without ballots
Unvoted describes something that has not been voted on or subjected to a vote.
A bill may remain unvoted in committee for months.
The term also applies to votes not cast: Thousands of unvoted ballots were never mailed.
Less commonly, it describes someone who has not voted: unvoted citizens.
Deprived of voting rights
- ineligibleNot meeting requirements
- disqualifiedDeclared unfit to compete
- barredBlocked from entry
- prohibitedOfficially not permitted
overlooked · sidelined · ignored · neglected · omitted · suppressed · voiceless · marginalized
Formal refusal to vote
- nonparticipationRefusal to be involved
- disengagementWithdrawal from involvement
- passivityState of non-resistance
- inactionDeliberate nonmovement
indifference · apathy · disinterest · detachment · withdrawal · bystander · spectator · uninvolved
Not included in totals
- untalliedNot yet summed
- outstandingExceptionally good or unpaid
- remainingStill present after removal
- unprocessedNot yet treated
backlogged · awaiting · provisional · absentee · mail-in · queue · deadline · certification
Voting document
- pollGathering of opinions
- electionOrganized public voting
- referendumDirect vote on legislation
- plebisciteDirect vote by citizens
primary · caucus · turnout · quorum · majority · minority · constituency · precinct
disenfranchised
Deprived of voting rights
- ineligibleNot meeting requirements
- disqualifiedDeclared unfit to compete
- barredBlocked from entry
prohibited · overlooked · sidelined · ignored · neglected · omitted · suppressed · voiceless · marginalized · unregistered
abstention
Formal refusal to vote
- nonparticipationRefusal to be involved
- disengagementWithdrawal from involvement
- passivityState of non-resistance
inaction · indifference · apathy · disinterest · detachment · withdrawal · bystander · spectator · uninvolved · unconcerned
uncounted
Not included in totals
- untalliedNot yet summed
- outstandingExceptionally good or unpaid
- remainingStill present after removal
unprocessed · backlogged · awaiting · provisional · absentee · mail-in · queue · deadline · certification · tabulation
ballot
Voting document
- pollGathering of opinions
- electionOrganized public voting
- referendumDirect vote on legislation
plebiscite · primary · caucus · turnout · quorum · majority · minority · constituency · precinct · booth