Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sues to remove himself from Wisconsin’s presidential ballot
SUMMARY
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has filed a lawsuit in Wisconsin seeking to remove his name from the state’s presidential ballot, following his suspension of the campaign and endorsement of Donald Trump. Kennedy argues that state law unfairly treats independent candidates, allowing major party candidates to certify their nominations up until the first Tuesday in September, while independent candidates must withdraw by August 6th. The Wisconsin Elections Commission voted 5-1 to keep Kennedy on the ballot, citing this law. Kennedy’s lawsuit, filed in Dane County Circuit Court, aims to block this decision and prevent ballot printing. He has also filed a similar lawsuit in Michigan, where a judge ruled he must stay on the ballot, and a pending lawsuit in North Carolina seeks his removal.
