elected
selected, chose
Australian ballot
secret ballot
the origin is where the word came from but the specific origin of the word ballot is latin root word.
selected, chose, to name a few.
The word ballot has been derived from the french word ballotte which means a small ball.
The secret ballot is also known as the Australian ballot, perhaps because it was first used in Victoria, Australia, in 1856.
For the Democrats, it was 1948; for the Republicans, 1952. In all subsequent elections, the candidate was selected on the first ballot.
decided, determined, elected, favored, selected, picked, preferred
The word ballot can be a noun. a verb, or an adjective. Example uses: Noun: She read the ballot carefully before casting her vote. Verb: We will ballot the students to see which they would prefer. Adjective: A ballot box is seldom used today, voting has been computerized.
I heard it's called an office block ballot. This came from another question.
Individuals who are not selected by their political party can still become candidates for public office by running as independent candidates or by seeking nomination from another party. They may also pursue a write-in campaign, where voters can write their name on the ballot. Additionally, some jurisdictions allow for petitions to be filed to secure a place on the ballot. Engaging with the community and building grassroots support can also enhance their chances of success.