absentee ballot
noun
the ballot used for an absentee vote.
Origin of absentee ballot
1An Americanism dating back to 1930–35
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How to use absentee ballot in a sentence
The ground game in Iowa has traditionally revolved around an absentee ballot program.
Fight Over the Ground Game in Iowa Could Swing the Senate | Ben Jacobs | August 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOn an absentee ballot mailed from Camp War Eagle, I voted John Kerry for president in 2004.
A Veteran Sees Echoes of Iraq and Argues Against Intervention in Syria | Brian Van Reet | September 9, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTIn Stark County, the total number of early votes cast by absentee ballot and in person is up from 2008 for Democrats.
Nightmare Scenario—Ohio’s Provisional Ballots May Be 2012’s Hanging Chads | John Avlon | November 6, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTIn case they fail to secure it in time, they are helping him get an absentee ballot.
Tampa Protestors Decry Voter Fraud Laws Passed in Florida and Other States | Lynn Waddell | August 29, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTIn a reflective moment, Gioeli speaks of voting for Barack Obama from behind bars via absentee ballot.
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