Kennedy Wins Ballot Removal Appeals in Key States

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has won appeals in both Michigan and North Carolina to have his name removed from the presidential ballots after suspending his campaign and endorsing former President Donald Trump. In Michigan, the Court of Appeals ruled that Kennedy's request to be removed was his 'clear legal right,' a decision that the Secretary of State plans to appeal. Similarly, the North Carolina Court of Appeals ordered Kennedy's name off the ballot, delaying the mailing of absentee ballots. Conversely, a Wisconsin judge denied Kennedy's request for an emergency order to remove his name, citing the need for a full development of the case. These rulings are particularly significant in swing states, where Kennedy's presence on the ballot could influence the outcome between Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.