ballot paper

British  

noun

1. 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

---

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

ballot paper

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

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

Sir Keir would not be required to gather support as he would be automatically on the ballot paper if he chose to contest the leadership election.

From BBC ● May 12, 2026

Mike Manning still appeared on the ballot paper for Reform, despite him saying he wished he could withdraw, because it was too late to field another candidate.

From BBC ● Feb. 20, 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