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downballot Antonyms
Opposite of downballot
Because the opposite of downballot shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Relating to or designating candidates, elections, or ballot measures for lower-profile state or local offices that appear further down on an election ballot below major national races.
Usage Example
"Strong voter turnout in the presidential election often boosts support for upballot candidates running for the state legislature."
Strongest
upballot
Weak
down-ticket
• adverb (Context 2)
Further down on an election ballot, in races for lower-level state or local offices.
Usage Example
"The party's unpopular national platform hurt several moderate incumbents running upballot."
Strongest
upballot
Similar words to downballot
Words similar to downballot shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
down-ballot
down-ticket
downticket
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Downballot. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/downballot