ballot

nouns

a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting
ballot
is a type of (narrower)
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
document, papers, written document
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
"there were only 17 votes in favor of the motion"; "they allowed just one vote per person"
ballot, balloting, vote, voting

verbs

vote by ballot
"The voters were balloting in this state"
ballot
is a type of (narrower)
express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
"He voted for the motion"; "None of the Democrats voted last night"
vote