Former 2024 Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. won appeals in both North Carolina and Michigan to have his name removed from the ballots, marking significant developments in the wake of his decision to suspend his campaign.
In North Carolina, the Court of Appeals reversed a lower court ruling that had denied Kennedy’s request to remove his name from the ballots. This decision came just in time, as absentee ballots were set to be mailed to North Carolina residents on Friday. The court’s ruling allowed Kennedy to appeal within 24 hours, following a partisan vote by the North Carolina Board of Elections that had previously denied his request.
Kennedy’s moves to remove his name from the ballots in multiple battleground states came after he announced the suspension of his campaign and endorsed the 2024 Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump, on August 23. This decision to withdraw from the race reflects his commitment to consolidating support behind Trump in the upcoming election.
In Michigan, similar legal proceedings resulted in Kennedy successfully removing his name from the ballot. These actions are part of his broader strategy to withdraw from the race and influence the outcome of the 2024 presidential election through his endorsement of Trump.
Kennedy had previously appeared on ballots in North Carolina under the “We The People Party,” but his decision to step back from the race marks a shift in his political stance and support.
