vote a split ticket

vote a split ticket

To cast a ballot in an election in which the candidates for whom one votes belong to different political parties. I scrutinize each individual candidate's policies and personal history much more than their political affiliation, so I often end up voting a split ticket as a result.
See also: split, ticket, vote
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

vote a split ticket

Fig. to cast a ballot on which one's votes are divided between two or more parties. I always vote a split ticket since I detest both parties. Mary voted a split ticket for the first time in her life.
See also: split, ticket, vote
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • vote a straight ticket
  • straight ticket
  • by acclamation
  • vote for
  • vote for (someone or something)
  • vote against
  • vote against (someone or something)
  • no bargain
  • stuff the ballot box
  • cast up