Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Qualifies for Nevada Ballot

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has successfully qualified for the Nevada ballot in his independent presidential campaign, having submitted over 22,000 valid signatures, far exceeding the required 10,095. This milestone is significant for Kennedy as he seeks to disrupt the traditional dominance of the Republican and Democratic parties in a key battleground state. Despite this progress, his campaign faces legal challenges, including a lawsuit from the Nevada Democratic Party questioning his eligibility based on previous partisan affiliations. Kennedy has also named California lawyer Nicole Shanahan as his running mate, addressing earlier procedural issues that invalidated his first petition attempt. Moving forward, his campaign must submit electors' names and finalize candidacy paperwork by August 9. Polls indicate Kennedy's support at around 6 percent in Nevada, posing a potential spoiler effect against major party candidates in the upcoming election.