RFK Jr. must be removed from North Carolina ballots, state Supreme Court rules

The North Carolina Supreme Court ruled to remove former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from state ballots, upholding an appeals court decision. This means ballots will need to be reprinted, which may be costly and time-consuming. Kennedy’s attorney did not comment on the ruling. Kennedy’s removal from the ballot is seen as a victory for him, as he has been trying to get his name removed from state ballots. The legal battle over Kennedy’s appearance on the North Carolina ballot has affected the timing of ballot mailings. The ruling cited the state constitution’s Free Elections Clause in protecting voters’ rights. The Trump campaign did not comment on the ruling.