RFK Jr. Clears Legal Hurdle to Appear on New Jersey Ballot

Judge rules Kennedy did not violate 'sore loser' law, moving decision to state election officials

Administrative Law Judge Ernest Bongiovanni found Kennedy did not seek the Democratic primary nomination in New Jersey.
The ruling rejected election lawyer Scott Salmon's petition to bar Kennedy from the ballot.
Kennedy initially filed to run as a Democrat in April 2023 but switched to an independent bid in October.
The New Jersey Secretary of State will now decide on Kennedy's ballot access.
Kennedy faces a similar legal challenge in New York regarding his residency.