down-ballot

down-ballot or down-tick·et [dohn-bal-uh t or dohn-tik-it] Word Origin adjective

1. relating to or noting a candidate or political contest that is relatively low-profile and local compared to one listed in a higher place on the ballot: Very popular presidential nominees often cause down-ballot candidates to win.

Origin of down-ballot First recorded in 1980–85; down1 + ballot