ballot paper

British  

noun

1. a paper used for voting in a ballot, esp (in a parliamentary or local government election) one having the names of the candidates printed on it

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ballot paper

Most of the candidates -- the highest number of any parliamentary election -- are standing as independents, and have led to a ballot paper which is nearly a metre long.

From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026

Thursday's poll will feature the largest number of candidates and the longest ballot paper in British electoral history.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

South Korea's parliament on Thursday gave the green light for an investigation into ballot paper shortages that disrupted municipal elections this month and fuelled political tensions.

From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026

Sir Keir would automatically be on the ballot paper if he chose to contest any leadership election, and the prime minister has said he would stand if one took place.

From BBC ● May 17, 2026

I marked an X in the box next to the letters ANC and then slipped my folded ballot paper into a simple wooden box; I had cast the first vote of my life.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela