Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

presidential ticket

Noun

/ˈprɛzɪˌdɛnʃəl ˈtɪkɪt/

Definition

A presidential ticket is a political term that refers to a pair of candidates that a political party nominates to run for the offices of President and Vice President in an election.

Examples

The Democratic presidential ticket for the upcoming election includes a well-known senator.
In 2020, the presidential ticket featured a former vice president and a younger senator.
Many voters choose their candidates based on the entire presidential ticket rather than just the presidential nominee.

Meaning

It signifies the combination of a presidential candidate and their running mate, typically from the same political party, who campaigns together for the presidency and vice presidency.