The North Carolina Supreme Court ruled to remove former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from state ballots ahead of the general election, upholding an appeals court ruling. The decision means ballots will have to be reprinted, which will be a considerable expense for the state. Kennedy had previously fought to get his name on as many state ballots as possible but now seeks to have his name removed due to polling indicating he could hurt former President Donald Trump’s chances in November. This legal battle has affected the timing of ballots being sent out in North Carolina. The court’s majority cited the state constitution’s Free Elections Clause in their decision, emphasizing the protection of the right to vote and for votes to be counted accurately. The ruling is a victory for Kennedy, who also faced a similar battle in Michigan but was ultimately ruled to remain on the ballot there. Trump’s campaign did not immediately respond to the ruling. Kennedy’s attorney did not comment on the decision. The North Carolina State Board of Elections did not respond to requests for comment on the decision or the new timeline for ballots.
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State Supreme Court rules for removal of RFK Jr. from North Carolina ballots
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