Supreme Court denies RFK Jr. ballot inclusion in New York
- The Supreme Court rejected an emergency appeal from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign to be added to New York's ballot.
- Kennedy has been trying to navigate his candidacy status after suspending his campaign and endorsing Donald Trump.
- Voters in New York can still write in Kennedy's name, despite the court's decision and his campaign suspension.
On Friday, the Supreme Court declined to hear an emergency appeal from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s presidential campaign, which sought to have his name included on New York's ballot. This decision comes after Kennedy suspended his campaign in August and endorsed Donald Trump, while simultaneously attempting to remain on the ballot in states where his candidacy would not significantly impact the election outcome. New York courts had previously determined that Kennedy had falsely claimed residency in the state on his nominating petitions, as he actually resides in California. The federal appeals court in New York also rejected his request, citing the proximity to the election and the fact that many ballots had already been mailed out. The state indicated that voters still have the option to write in Kennedy's name if they choose, despite his campaign suspension.