ballot paper

British

noun

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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The referendum was organised by the local parish council and out of 312 votes cast, 285 voted to leave, there were 26 no votes, and one ballot paper was spoiled.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

But with 34 candidates and a ballot paper that is nearly a metre long, it is expected to lengthen the time that takes compared to most parliamentary election counts.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 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

Dozens of polling stations experienced unprecedented ballot paper shortages on June 3 for the first nationwide vote since President Lee Jae Myung took office a year ago.

From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 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

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