Sentence examples for before the balloting from inspiring English sources

Candidates who are unable to raise sufficient funds often drop out before the balloting has begun.

Iran's Guardian Council approved only eight candidates, and two dropped out before the balloting.

"Your vote is a new beginning for the state of Kosovo," Prime Minister Hashim Thaci told lawmakers before the balloting.

In the final two months before the balloting begins, Mr. Edwards's candidacy is at a critical juncture.

The former Parliament adjourned before the balloting in September, and as the dispute lingers Mr. Karzai has ruled by decree, further worrying his international backers.

The dispute is roiling an already bitter electoral atmosphere 10 weeks before the balloting on July 2, when Mexicans will also elect a president and Congress.

But shortly before the ballot, Mr Rudd announced he would not stand.

A royal pardon allowed Mr Sam Rainsy to return to Cambodia just before the ballot.

Our cover this week considers the many factors in play before the ballots are cast and counted.

Before the ballots were counted, there were questions whether the mechanics would support the concessions.

"I can't see a long-term reoccupation of Gaza taking place before the ballot".