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Meaning of ballot candy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The pairing of a controversial proposal with a more popular one in a ballot measure to increase the measure's chances of being approved by voters.

US, informal, uncountable

Examples

“And ballot candy doesn’t always work. Missouri voters soundly rejected a gas tax hike in 2018 despite it being sold as a way to increase funding for law enforcement.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

ballot chasing ballot collecting ballot curing ballot harvesting ballot paper ballotade