Primary definition
A description, name or formal title printed under a candidate's name on a ballot. May also include a candidate's political party or incumbent status.
Also known asCandidate Label · Ballot Label · Candidate Designation · Ballot Title
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U.S. Election Assistance Commission
A description, name or formal title printed under a candidate's name on a ballot. May also include a candidate's political party or incumbent status.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Ballot Designation. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/ballot-designation
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