down-ballot
or down-tick·et
[ dohn-bal-uh t or dohn-tik-it ]
/ ˈdoʊnˌbæl ət or ˈdoʊnˌtɪk ɪt /
adjective
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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Nearby words
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