Lawsuit to Exclude RFK Jr. from Ballot in 3 States

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is currently embroiled in legal disputes as he campaigns for the presidency, facing allegations of sexual assault and challenges to his ballot access from a super PAC. The PAC has filed objections to his nominating petitions in multiple states, including New York and Illinois, claiming that Kennedy falsified his residence and did not gather enough valid signatures. A court hearing in Illinois is set for August 23 to address these objections. In Pennsylvania, the super PAC argues that Kennedy's campaign submitted fewer signatures than required, despite his assertion that they provided over 9,000 signatures—nearly double the necessary amount. Pete Kavanaugh, founder of Clear Choice Action, criticized Kennedy's campaign, stating that it has misled voters and failed to meet legal requirements, thereby undermining the democratic process. Democratic groups are increasingly concerned about Kennedy's potential impact on the upcoming election, viewing him as a spoiler candidate who could divert crucial votes from the Democratic nominee, similar to the 2016 election where third-party candidate Jill Stein affected the outcome in Pennsylvania. Kennedy's campaign remains resolute, with press secretary Stefanie Spear emphasizing their commitment to ballot access and their success in previous legal challenges. She expressed confidence in overcoming the Democratic National Committee's efforts to contest their signatures, aiming to provide voters in Pennsylvania with the option to support Kennedy in the fall election. The Pennsylvania Secretary of State's office has yet to comment on the ongoing situation.