The State Board of Elections in North Carolina has filed an appeal in response to a decision to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from the state’s ballots for the upcoming election. The decision, made by the North Carolina Court of Appeals, cited a technicality regarding Kennedy’s residency status as the reason for his disqualification.
Kennedy, who is running for a seat in the state Senate, filed paperwork to qualify as a candidate in North Carolina in March. However, a voter challenged his candidacy, arguing that Kennedy did not meet the state’s residency requirements. Kennedy owns property in North Carolina, but his primary residence is in New York.
Despite this challenge, the State Board of Elections initially allowed Kennedy to remain on the ballot, stating that he had met the qualifications to run for office in North Carolina. However, the Court of Appeals disagreed and ruled in favor of the voter who had raised the residency issue.
In response, the State Board of Elections has filed an appeal to the North Carolina Supreme Court, arguing that the decision to remove Kennedy from the ballot was incorrect. The board acknowledges that Kennedy’s residency status is a complex legal issue, but believes that he should be allowed to continue his candidacy based on the information presented.
As the legal battle continues, Kennedy’s supporters have expressed disappointment in the decision to remove him from the ballot. They believe that Kennedy has the right to run for office in North Carolina and should be given the opportunity to do so. The outcome of the appeal will ultimately determine whether Kennedy’s name will appear on the ballot in the upcoming election.
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