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Definition of downballot

downballot

/ˌdaʊnˈbælət/
down · bal · lot
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• adjective

1

American 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.

Example

"Strong voter turnout in the presidential election often boosts support for downballot candidates running for the state legislature."

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• adverb

1

American Further down on an election ballot, in races for lower-level state or local offices.

Example

"The party's unpopular national platform hurt several moderate incumbents running downballot."

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• Rhymes for downballot

• Nearby Words

doweling
dowitcher
down
downballot
downbeat
downcast
downcourt

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Downballot. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/downballot
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