The act of selecting candidates from different parties for different contests. In states with Straight Ticket Voting, this action overrides the straight ticket vote, and allows voters to select the candidates of their choice. For non-partisan races and proposals, the voter must make selections in these races separately. (Note: Split Ticket Voting is often not allowed during primary elections in some jurisdictions.)
Understand more election terms clearly
Get one important election term explained each week, with authoritative sources, practical context and related definitions.
The act of selecting candidates from different parties for different contests. In states with Straight Ticket Voting, this action overrides the straight ticket vote, and allows voters to select the candidates of their choice. For non-partisan races and proposals, the voter must make selections in these races separately. (Note: Split Ticket Voting is often not allowed during primary elections in some jurisdictions.)
Cite this term
Election Security Glossary. (2026). Split Ticket. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/split-ticket
Sources
01
High consensus
02
Disputed
Get the weekly election term
Receive one cited, source-backed election explanation in your inbox each week.