0 used to refer to people who are trying to get elected for less important political jobs, whose names are printed lower down on the ballot (= list of people you can vote for), or to contests between these people: --
Also, small parties that cross-endorse at the top of the ticket can bootstrap their down-ballot candidates to victory.
Then there's the historical paradox of down-ballot offices, whose occupants win statewide elections, later get to boast of experience but can sometimes get trapped in the shadow of the governor.
In a 30-minute speech, she promised to campaign "for down-ballot candidates" and avoided mentioning the nominee.
But the down-ballot candidates he's endorsed won't necessarily follow.
Today's loss further cements the notion that the enthusiasm that has been seen in the presidential primary has not been replicated in down-ballot elections.
Both men concede fundraising has been tough for the "down-ballot race" in a sluggish economy.
And it's less the presidential election than the down-ballot candidates that concern me.
In our view, the most tangible impact of this development will be felt in down-ballot races.
