Judge Rejects RFK Jr. Ballot Removal Request in North Carolina
Thursday, 5 September 2024, 09:34
Judge Rejects Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Ballot Removal Request
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. – On Thursday, a Wake County judge rejected Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s request to be removed from the ballot in North Carolina. The judge is giving Kennedy's legal team 24 hours to file an appeal. This means mail-in ballots will not go out to voters on Friday morning while this plays out.
Background and Implications
As the situation unfolds, the Board of Elections will need to respond swiftly. The judge’s decision impacts the voting process significantly, as absentee ballots are a vital part of the electoral system.
Next Steps
- The judge must make a quick decision by the end of the week.
- Tens of thousands of absentee ballots are scheduled to be sent out across the state.
- Mecklenburg County Board of Elections Director Michael Dickerson confirmed no orders to stop processing ballots have been issued.
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