The action of voting in one oval or box next to a party name at the top of the ballot to cast a vote for every candidate of that political party. No vote will be cast in individual races in which the selected party does not have a candidate. If the voter wishes to vote in any non-partisan races and proposals, the voter must make selections in these races separately.
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The action of voting in one oval or box next to a party name at the top of the ballot to cast a vote for every candidate of that political party. No vote will be cast in individual races in which the selected party does not have a candidate. If the voter wishes to vote in any non-partisan races and proposals, the voter must make selections in these races separately.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Straight Ticket. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/straight-ticket
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