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Campaign aides say they expect the men will appear together at bigger events, such as rallies, regional campaign office openings or party events to raise money, help boost turnout or highlight down-ticket candidates.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 19, 2022

But, I think also a lot of those down-ticket races to see who is running in their communities, and how those people will also govern with their health and safety in mind.

From Slate • Jul. 23, 2020

The most closely watched down-ticket race was for lieutenant governor.

From Washington Times • Sep. 13, 2018

Buoyed by the down-ticket performance of other Democrats, a beaming Brown took the stage before a crowd of 150-plus Democratic supporters at the Carpenters Hall in Spokane’s Logan neighborhood.

From Salon • Aug. 8, 2018

“The down-ticket races are of such consequence to these donors because the election winners are likely to be gubernatorial candidates in four years,” Rozell said.

From Washington Post • Nov. 3, 2017