The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that independent presidential candidate Cornel West will not be on the ballot for the upcoming election, affirming a lower court's decision that his campaign failed to submit required paperwork on time. This ruling allows Pennsylvania to proceed with mail-in ballot preparations for the November 5 election, where Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will compete for the state's 19 electoral votes. West's candidacy was challenged by Democratic officials, highlighting a broader trend of partisan maneuvering against third-party candidates. Currently, Harris and Trump are polling closely in Pennsylvania, each around 48%, making the state a crucial battleground. Despite setbacks in Pennsylvania, West has gained ballot access in Virginia, indicating mixed results for his campaign nationwide. His team has suggested the possibility of pursuing legal action in federal court to challenge the ruling.