Early Voting Delay: Court Ruling on RFK Jr. Ballot Challenge
Early Voting in Jeopardy
The start of early voting in North Carolina could be delayed after a judge issued a ruling in response to a challenge by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. His request to remove his name from the ballot has led to a temporary halt in absentee ballot distribution.
Details of the Ruling
Wake County Superior Court Judge Rebecca Holt denied Kennedy's request but ordered a pause on mailing ballots to allow for an appeal. The judge determined that keeping Kennedy on the ballot causes minimal harm to him but would impose significant burdens on election officials.
Implications for Voting
- Ballots scheduled for distribution might not go out as planned.
- Kennedy's endorsement of Trump complicates his ballot status further.
- Similar challenges are facing Kennedy in other states, including Michigan and Wisconsin.
For further updates on this developing story and its impact on North Carolina's elections, stay tuned to our coverage.
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