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RFK Jr. denied ballot access in New York after judge rules his petition invalid

A New York judge ruled on Monday that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s ballot access petition in the state is invalid, delivering the first major blow to Kennedy’s bid for nationwide ballot access.

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks to attendees during a campaign...
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks to attendees during a campaign rally at Brazos Hall on May 13, 2024 in Austin, Texas.

RFK Jr. denied ballot access in New York after judge rules his petition invalid

The judge accepted the arguments made by Democratic voters and supported by Clear Choice PAC, a group seeking to combat third party candidates, which claimed Kennedy violated state law by listing a New York address as his residence on the petition despite living in California.

This comes as Kennedy also faces ballot challenges in other states. Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows’ office said Monday that Kennedy and Cornel West are facing objections to their ballot access petitions in her state.

In response to the judge's ruling, Democratic supporters are now rallying behind Clear Choice PAC's politics to further challenge Kennedy's eligibility in various states. Despite the objections in Maine, Kennedy continues to engage in intense politics to defend his ballot access.

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