West, Kennedy, De la Cruz Win Ballot Access

Cornel West, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Claudia De la Cruz have secured enough signatures to appear on the presidential ballot in Georgia, although legal challenges remain. A federal judge ruled that West's Justice for All Party must appear on the North Carolina ballot despite the state board's earlier rejection due to alleged petition irregularities. The board's decision was deemed a severe burden on First Amendment rights by Judge Terrence Boyle, who criticized the board's flawed methodology. Additionally, the court's decision to allow JFA on the ballot was seen as a victory for political diversity. Legal hearings in Georgia are set to determine the final ballot status of these candidates. The North Carolina State Board of Elections is reviewing the ruling, but time is limited as ballots must be printed soon.