RFK Jr. Appeals to Supreme Court for Ballot Reinstatement

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has filed an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court to have his name reinstated on New York's presidential ballot, despite having suspended his campaign and endorsing Donald Trump. Lower courts had removed him from the ballot after determining his listed New York address was not his permanent residence. Kennedy argues that New York voters have a constitutional right to vote for him regardless of his campaign status, and his address is immaterial to the election process. Justice Sonia Sotomayor is handling the appeal and has requested responses from New York election officials. Kennedy aims to remain on the ballot in blue states like New York while removing his name from swing states to avoid detracting from Trump's votes. The outcome could have implications for the role of third-party candidates in the upcoming election.