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Massachusetts ballot

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noun

  1. a ballot on which the candidates, with their party designations, are listed alphabetically in columns under the office for which they were nominated.


Etymology

Origin of Massachusetts ballot

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95

Example Sentences

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Opponents of the Massachusetts ballot measure welcomed the court’s ruling.

From New York Times • Jun. 14, 2022

The Massachusetts ballot question, which a 2015 Lake Research poll predicted would receive the support of 73% of voters, is intended to make farming practices more humane and require that eggs be cage-free.

From The Guardian • May 28, 2016

She was the first female editor of the New England Journal of Medicine and has recently been attracting attention in her capacity as an eloquent spokesperson for the Massachusetts ballot question campaign.

From Slate • Oct. 29, 2012

Granted, Senate campaigns are different than gubernatorial races, and 2012 will be a presidential election year, which should boost Democrats up and down the Massachusetts ballot.

From Salon • May 24, 2011

Compare the Massachusetts ballot with the Indiana ballot, and note their differences.

From Elements of Civil Government by Peterman, Alexander L.