Summary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) faced disqualification from the New York presidential ballot due to a residency dispute. Although he had gathered over 100,000 valid signatures to qualify as an independent candidate, a New York court ruled that he falsely claimed a residence in the state, leading to his removal from the ballot. Despite suspending his campaign and endorsing Donald Trump, Kennedy sought to have his name reinstated, arguing that a significant number of voters deserved the right to choose him.
The controversy began when Kennedy listed a rented room in Katonah, New York, as his residence, despite primarily living in California. A judge found this address to be a “sham,” asserting that it was not his “fixed and permanent” home, which violated New York’s election laws requiring a legitimate residence for ballot qualification. After losing appeals in lower courts, Kennedy took his case to the U.S. Supreme Court, which ultimately rejected his petition, stating that the existing legal framework and the timing of the election made his reinstatement impractical. This decision leaves Kennedy off the ballot in New York, despite his claims that many voters still wish to support him.
Supreme Court rejects RFK Jr's appeal to be put on the New York ballot
Sep. 27 / Npr “ The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday allowed New York to block former-presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from the state’s 2024 general election ballot....
Supreme Court denies RFK Jr.'s bid to be reinstated to New York ballot
Sep. 27 / Cbs News “ Washington — The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid by independent presidential Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to restore his name to New York's general election...
Supreme Court rejects RFK Jr.'s emergency petition to get on New York ballot
Sep. 27 / Usa Today “ WASHINGTON − The Supreme Court on Friday rejected Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s bid for a spot on New York's presidential ballot. Kennedy suspended his independent...
RFK Jr. Asks Supreme Court To Reinstate On NY Ballot For 'Contingent Election' Scenario
Sep. 25 / Zerohedge “ Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has asked the US Supreme Court to reinstate his name on New York's presidential ballot after he was disqualified by a lower court....
RFK Jr. appeals to Supreme Court to get his name on New York ballot
Sep. 23 / The Washington Times , America’s Newspaper “ made an emergency appeal to the to have him reinstated on ballot, even though he suspended his independent presidential campaign. He was disqualified from...
RFK Jr. asks Supreme Court to restore his name on New York's ballot
Sep. 23 / Cbs News “ Washington — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has asked the Supreme Court to reinstate his name on New York's ballot, despite ending his campaign and endorsing former...
RFK Jr. Hits Campaign Trail for Donald Trump
Sep. 16 / Newsweek “ Three weeks after ending his independent presidential bid, has hit the campaign trail for Donald Trump. Kennedy has been traveling alongside former...