"Ballot status" refers to the position or condition of a candidate or issue on an election ballot. It indicates whether a candidate or proposal has met the requirements to be listed and voted on by the public during an election. Full definition
The party needs to receive at lest 50,000 votes on its line in the race for governor in order to maintain ballot status for the next four years. (nystateofpolitics.com)
He received more than 50,000 votes in 2010 to give the party automatic ballot status this election. (nystateofpolitics.com)
Presidential campaigns help achieve ballot status necessary for state Green Parties, which helps local candidates get on the ballot. (gp.org)