Split the ticket
verb
To vote for candidates of more than one political party, instead of only supporting your own.
In the last election, many people chose to split the ticket by voting for Democrats for some positions and Republicans for others.
Often appears as...
- choose to split the ticket
- political split the ticket
Usage tips
Neutral
verb
In a group context, it means dividing costs, especially between more than two individuals or parties.
Since we all enjoyed the concert, we agreed to split the ticket price equally among us.
Often appears as...
- split the ticket price
- agree to split the ticket
Usage tips
Neutral
Colloquial
verb
To vote for candidates of more than one political party, instead of only supporting your own.
In the last election, many people chose to split the ticket by voting for Democrats for some positions and Republicans for others.
Often appears as...
- choose to split the ticket
- political split the ticket
Usage tips
Neutral
verb
In a group context, it means dividing costs, especially between more than two individuals or parties.
Since we all enjoyed the concert, we agreed to split the ticket price equally among us.
Often appears as...
- split the ticket price
- agree to split the ticket
Usage tips
Neutral
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Election Strategy
Voting strategically may involve splitting the ticket to support preferred candidates from different parties.
She researched all candidates and decided to split the ticket for the best outcomes.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Party Loyalty
Splitting the ticket shows independent decision-making rather than strict party loyalty.
Though a registered Republican, he split the ticket to vote for a Democrat he trusted.
Pro Tip 3/3Possible Confusion
Don't confuse 'split the ticket' with 'split vote'; the latter can lead to a diluted vote or loss.
They split the ticket carefully, not wanting to cause a split vote with similar candidates.
Pro Tip 1/3Election Strategy
Voting strategically may involve splitting the ticket to support preferred candidates from different parties.
She researched all candidates and decided to split the ticket for the best outcomes.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Party Loyalty
Splitting the ticket shows independent decision-making rather than strict party loyalty.
Though a registered Republican, he split the ticket to vote for a Democrat he trusted.
Pro Tip 3/3Possible Confusion
Don't confuse 'split the ticket' with 'split vote'; the latter can lead to a diluted vote or loss.
They split the ticket carefully, not wanting to cause a split vote with similar candidates.
Pro Tip 1/3Election Strategy
Voting strategically may involve splitting the ticket to support preferred candidates from different parties.
She researched all candidates and decided to split the ticket for the best outcomes.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Party Loyalty
Splitting the ticket shows independent decision-making rather than strict party loyalty.
Though a registered Republican, he split the ticket to vote for a Democrat he trusted.
Pro Tip 3/3Possible Confusion
Don't confuse 'split the ticket' with 'split vote'; the latter can lead to a diluted vote or loss.
They split the ticket carefully, not wanting to cause a split vote with similar candidates.
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