Sentences with phrase «one's names on the ballot»

But because of the way the cross endorsements by minor parties worked out this year, placement of names on the ballot of the four candidates will appear in three columns, not two.

And they enable employees to step forward — candidates must put their own names on the ballot — and showcase skills or interests colleagues and supervisors don't even realize they have.

If a candidate drops out this late, wouldn't there be deadline issues with getting a new name on the ballot in most states at all?

There are plenty of other famous last names on the ballot this fall.

18 And then there's a tendency among voters simply to vote for the first name on the ballot.

I have only ever voted Labour in parliamentary elections and the only times I have not put my «x» against the Labour candidate's name on a ballot paper was in last year's and this year's council elections when I voted Green because my son was standing as a Green candidate (I voted Labour in the general election).

In a tweet, Sikora explained, «I wasn't going to run in general, but there's no way to swap names on ballot line after prim [ary].»

The Illinois Republican Party encouraged voters to skip over Jones» name on their ballots on Tuesday.

Mr. Tillman said Thursday he was pleased to still have Mr. Krupski's name on the ballot as he seeks re-election to the Legislature post he won in a landslide this January, something he believes will help to get town residents to vote Democrat.

In a tweet, Sikora explained that he «wasn't going to run in general, but there's no way to swap names on ballot line» after the primary.

No fewer than five Democrats have filed to run in the (theoretically) open countywide seat, where the biggest name on the ballot is Republican Victor Crist, term - limited out of his current District 2 seat.

Bristol voters can expect plenty of familiar names on the ballot in November: All four state legislators from the city are running for re-election.

I finally became weary of the questions, and said: «Mr. Jones (not his real name), just find my damn name on the ballot and fill in the circle.»

Allies of former congressional candidate Linda Ketner, who came within four points of unseating Rep. Henry Brown in 2008, are seeking 10,000 signatures by July 15 to get Ketner's name on the ballot along with Greene and the Republican incumbent, Sen. Jim DeMint.

Nominations have formally closed for the Leicester South parliamentary by - election which is taking place on May 5th and there will be just five names on the ballot paper:

I think I'm going to write in David Paterson's name on the ballot on election day.

Cruz certainly brings more name recognition to the table than Buesing — her HD 62 seat is fully within SD 18 and she's held it for 8 years — so that could give her a leg up over Buesing if she and Young are the only names on the ballot in the fall.

«Seeing your own name on the ballot is very emotional.»

The other new name on the ballot this time around is Greg Williams, owner of Country Time Cycle in Mattituck, who is seeking a seat on the Board of Trustees.

Having limited resources does not stop any of the parties from putting a name on the ballot.

Amar Nath speculated that these people had simply wanted to see their names on the ballots, or had hopes of being bought off at a good price by the dominant parties.

Tell him to waddle his fat as's down to his local election comissioner's office, pay whatever fee is required, and put his name on a ballot.

But, if you think you have the answers, get YOUR name on the ballot, get your ass out there and campaign for yourself to get elected.

On the strength of four championships and 93 wins in NASCAR's premier series, third-most all - time, Gordon was considered to be a shoo - in to have his name on the ballot, which was released Tuesday.

A sixth calendar - year victory for Day, who also won the Farmers Insurance Open back in February, would surely give his tour peers — who will determine the PoY winner — reason to check his name on the ballot.

Only 36 percent of American voters between the ages of 18 and 29 marked Romney's name on their ballots.

In his view, local notables can participate in policy - making on - line, give a small donation (maximum # 50), put their name on a ballot paper, then serve in Parliament for a maximum period of five years.

Those vying for the NY - 25 seat, which is vacant following the death of Rep. Louise Slaughter, have only a few weeks to get their names on the ballot.

Rice would have had her name on the ballot potentially both as a member of Congress as she was running for AG in what is expected to be a large Democratic field.

Two Paladino - backed candidates failed to get their names on the ballot and lost write - in campaigns, including the current board's president.

Mr. Spencer said that much of his motivation stemmed from a desire to put another name on the ballot to force a Democratic primary.

Virgil Goode, Constitution Party presidential nominee in 2012, is one of two co-plaintiffs in a case now pending in the Alabama Supreme Court that says the Alabama Secretary of State has a duty to examine the qualifications of presidential candidates before printing their names on the ballot.

I believe that one of my other answers has a link to the electio laws of each of the states (need to find it), and from there you can see the minimum requirements to get your name on a ballot in a state.

Smythe to me is just a name on the ballot, but she runs her own construction company.

Now, she needs at least 15,000 signatures by registered Democrats to secure her name on the ballot.

You have to let them know who you are and that you're not just a name on the ballot,» he said.

Rep. Doug Lamborn is making his final stand Monday to keep his name on the ballot this November after the Colorado Supreme Court removed it last week over a technicality.

It is also plausible that the design of the ballot was such that it was difficult for an ordinary voter to even see Chris Hoeppner's name on the ballot.

On a 90 - degree day in New York City, with sweat dripping down his face and neck, Eliot Spitzer launched his comeback campaign for city comptroller at his first public appearance in Manhattan's Union Square, where he began to collect the nearly 4,000 signatures needed before Thursday to get his name on the ballot this fall.

If the MPs had taken their gate - keeping duties seriously, Corbyn would not have got his name on the ballot.

Both are familiar names to constituents who, for decades, have sought out their names on the ballot.

The candidates who receive at least 25 percent of the committee's support will get their names on the ballot this fall.

Dadey is passing petitions to put his name on the ballot as the Republican candidate for mayor this year.

In some states, a candidate may choose to have a label other than that of an officially recognized party appear alongside his or her name on the ballot.

«I always knew I wasn't going to win, but it would have been nice if voters got to see another name on the ballot.»

Unless Steven Spielberg is the name on the ballot, a candidate should not conceive, write, direct and star in campaign ads.