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down-ballot

Also down-tick·et

[dohn-bal-uht]

adjective

  1. relating to or noting a candidate or political contest that is relatively low-profile and local compared to one listed in a higher place on the ballot.

    Very popular presidential nominees often cause down-ballot candidates to win.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of down-ballot1

First recorded in 1980–85; down 1 ( def. ) + ballot ( def. )

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