split ticket
Definition
Noun: 1. A ballot cast by a voter who votes for candidates from more than one party: This refers to the act of selecting candidates from different political parties for different offices on the same ballot, rather than voting for candidates from only one party.
Usage
- The term is used primarily in the context of elections and voting behavior.
- It describes a voter's choice that is not strictly aligned with a single political party.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "to vote a split ticket": This is the verbal phrase describing the action.
- She decided to vote a split ticket this year, choosing candidates based on their policies rather than their party affiliation.
Variants and Related Words
- Straight ticket (n): A ballot cast for all the candidates of a single party.
- Voting a straight ticket is often faster but less common in competitive districts.
Synonyms
- Mixed ballot: A less common term with a similar meaning.
- Crossover voting: This can sometimes refer to a similar concept, though it may imply voting in another party's primary.
Antonyms
- Straight ticket: A ballot cast exclusively for candidates of one party.
Noun
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a ballot cast by a voter who votes for candidates from more than one party
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