split the ticket
split the ticket
To vote for candidates from more than one political party for different roles in public office. It has become increasingly uncommon for voters to split the ticket by voting for candidates from both parties.
See also: split, ticket
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
split the ticket (or your vote)
vote for candidates of more than one party. USSee also: split, ticket
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split the ˈticket
(American English, politics) vote for candidates from more than one party: Election officials are reminding voters that they may ‘split their ticket’ in the November election, unlike a state primary election.See also: split, ticket
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- split (one's) ticket
- split ticket
- ticker
- the shoe is on the other foot
- shoe is on the other foot
- shoe is on the other foot, the
- the boot is on the other foot
- ride off in all directions
- run off in all directions
- I’ve got to split