balloting
noun
bal·lot·ing
ˈba-lə-tiŋ 
: an act or process of voting
finished second in the balloting for the MVP award
Even in Oregon, where mail-in balloting makes voting convenient, two-thirds of those registered sat out the May primary.—
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And, despite the popularity of mail-in balloting, the voting numbers took a huge dive after the new law required voters to renew every two years.
—Gina Hall, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2025
Votes were not solicited from members of each coach’s new organization to limit subjective balloting.
—Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Mail balloting has secured voting rights for many, including senior citizens and people who work multiple jobs and can’t predictably make it to the polls in person.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025
Under San Diego two major leaguers in starting pitcher Kutter Crawford and , who placed sixth in American League 2024 Rookie of the Year balloting.
—Jon Vankin, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
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Gina Hall, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2025
Votes were not solicited from members of each coach’s new organization to limit subjective balloting.
—Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 12 Feb. 2025
Mail balloting has secured voting rights for many, including senior citizens and people who work multiple jobs and can’t predictably make it to the polls in person.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025
Under San Diego two major leaguers in starting pitcher Kutter Crawford and , who placed sixth in American League 2024 Rookie of the Year balloting.
—Jon Vankin, Newsweek, 16 Feb. 2025
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“Balloting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balloting. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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