short ballot

American  

noun

1. a ballot containing only candidates for the most important legislative and executive posts, leaving judicial and lesser administrative posts to be filled by appointment.

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Etymology

Origin of short ballot

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

The short ballot of primary runoff elections Tuesday included a big race to determine Texas’ Democratic nominee for U.S.

From Washington Times

The June date and short ballot attracted few voters.

From Washington Times

In it Roosevelt advocated, among other reforms such as the short ballot and the initiative and referendum, the recall of judicial decisions.

From Project Gutenberg

It was a straight political fight, with only two names on the short ballot and no side issues.

From Time Magazine Archive

Virginia governor Tim Kaine disputes this charge and promises an orderly election, noting that the state has a short ballot this year, along with 4,700 more voting machines and 11,000 more poll workers than in 2004.

From Time Magazine Archive