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RFK Jr. Faces Nationwide Ballot Challenges After New York Disqualification

A New York judge ruled Kennedy's residency claim was invalid, raising questions about his eligibility in other states.

Kennedy in Nashville
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Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at the Libertarian National Convention on May 24, 2024 in Washington, DC.

Overview

  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s petition to appear on the New York ballot was invalidated due to a false residency claim.
  • The ruling may lead to similar challenges in other states where Kennedy used the same New York address.
  • Kennedy plans to appeal the decision, arguing it is a partisan attack to limit voter choice.
  • Clear Choice PAC, aligned with Democrats, is behind the legal challenges against Kennedy.
  • Kennedy's campaign claims to have sufficient signatures for ballot access in all 50 states.