ballot box

Example Sentences

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In 2020, a ballot box caught on fire at the Baldwin Park Library, prompting an investigation of potential arson.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

This month the disaffected turned to the ballot box.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Its aim is to summarise where the parties stand on key topics to help voters make informed decisions at the ballot box.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

We protested, on the streets and at the ballot box.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

Whether this was true or not, I was prepared to believe that teachers would stuff the ballot box to keep me from being queen.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston