Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has been allowed to remain on Wisconsin’s presidential ballot following a state Supreme Court decision that found his request to remove his name to be inadequate. The court emphasized that they were not making any legal determinations themselves, but were unable to do so due to the insufficient briefing provided. Kennedy’s legal team argued that independent candidates are treated unfairly in Wisconsin, as they face different deadlines than party-affiliated candidates for ballot access. Kennedy had filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Elections Commission earlier in the month, but also requested to be removed from the ballot in Wisconsin as he pursued inclusion on the presidential ballot in New York.
The court ultimately ruled against Kennedy’s request, stating that he failed to prove the circuit court had ruled in error. The decision to keep Kennedy on the ballot has sparked concerns that his presence could draw votes away from former President Donald Trump, particularly in battleground states. Despite these concerns, Kennedy’s name will remain on Wisconsin’s ballot along with seven other presidential candidates, including Green Party candidate Jill Stein and independent candidate Cornel West. The court’s decision has raised concerns about the potential impact on voter participation and the integrity of the electoral process.
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