Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has qualified to appear on the Kansas presidential ballot as an independent candidate, despite having suspended his campaign and endorsed Donald Trump in August. Kennedy is attempting to remove his name from the ballots in ten key battleground states, citing concerns that he might inadvertently assist Democrats by siphoning votes from Trump. In New York, a legal challenge is underway regarding his removal from the ballot, with arguments suggesting that the case is not moot as he still seeks a path to victory. Meanwhile, Kennedy has officially withdrawn from the presidential ballot in Virginia at his own request, surprising many after he had just qualified. The Virginia Department of Elections acted swiftly to remove him following his lawyer's letter. Kennedy’s situation highlights the complexities of independent candidacies in the upcoming election, especially in relation to swing states.