Split Ticket (Noun)
Meaning
A ballot cast by a voter who votes for candidates from more than one party.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- In countries with a strong party system, some voters may choose to cast a split ticket to undermine the dominance of the major parties.
- Casting a split ticket, Johnson voted Republican for president but chose the Democratic candidate for Congress.
- According to exit polls, many voters cast a split ticket in the general election, reflecting their discontent with party politics.
- Historically, split tickets have been more common in presidential elections than in congressional or local elections.
- In order to signal her independence, the libertarian voter cast a split ticket, choosing candidates from different parties for different offices.