Supreme Court Rejects RFK Jr.'s Ballot Removal Request

The Supreme Court has denied Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s request to remove his name from the ballots in Michigan and Wisconsin, following his suspension of the presidential campaign and endorsement of Donald Trump. Kennedy argued that remaining on the ballot would confuse voters and undermine his support for Trump, but the court ruled against him by an 8-1 margin, with Justice Neil Gorsuch dissenting in the Michigan case only. Both Wisconsin and Michigan election officials cited legal barriers and logistical challenges in accommodating Kennedy's request, especially with early voting already underway. Kennedy had previously secured ballot spots in over 20 states before suspending his campaign and attempted to withdraw from five battleground states. Analysts suggest that his presence on the ballot could siphon more votes from Trump than from the Democratic candidate, Kamala Harris. This decision affirms the complexities surrounding third-party candidates and their impact on election dynamics.