Michigan Appeals Court Orders RFK Jr. Removed From November Ballot

RFK Jr. Failed To File Enough Valid Signatures

The Michigan Court of Appeals has ordered Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be removed from the November ballot for governor. The court ruled that Kennedy failed to file enough valid signatures to qualify for a spot on the ballot.

Kennedy Says He Will Appeal

Kennedy has said that he will appeal the court's decision. He has argued that the signatures he filed were valid and that he should be allowed to remain on the ballot.

Ballot Qualification Requirements

To qualify for a spot on the ballot in Michigan, a candidate for governor must file at least 15,000 valid signatures. Kennedy filed 21,000 signatures, but the Michigan Board of State Canvassers invalidated 7,000 of them.

The Board's Decision

The board ruled that the signatures were invalid because they were not properly notarized or because the signers were not registered to vote in Michigan.

Kennedy's Appeal

Kennedy has argued that the board's decision was unfair and that the signatures he filed were valid. He has said that he will appeal the court's decision to the Michigan Supreme Court.

The Impact of the Court's Decision

The court's decision is a major blow to Kennedy's campaign. It is unclear whether he will be able to appeal the decision in time to remain on the November ballot.

The Democratic Primary

Kennedy was one of five Democrats running for governor in the August primary. With Kennedy removed from the ballot, the race is now wide open.

The November Election

If Kennedy is unable to appeal the court's decision, he will not be on the November ballot. This will give the Republican candidate, Tudor Dixon, a significant advantage in the race.

Conclusion

The court's decision is a major development in the Michigan gubernatorial race. It is unclear what the impact of the decision will be, but it is clear that the race is now wide open.