Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

balanced-ticket

Noun
/ˈbælənst ˈtɪkɪt/
Definition
A candidacy configuration in which a political party selects candidates for different offices from different factions or regions to appeal to a wider range of voters.
Examples
  • In the 2020 election, the party opted for a balanced-ticket approach, selecting candidates from both the urban and rural sectors.
  • The balanced-ticket strategy proved effective in securing votes from different demographics.
Meaning
The term refers to a strategy used primarily in elections, where candidates from varied backgrounds or viewpoints are chosen to form a ticket that can attract diverse groups of voters.
Synonyms
  • diverse ticket
  • representative slate
  • coalition ticket