Overview

• Cornel West, a third-party presidential candidate, sought to be included on Pennsylvania's ballot but was denied by the Supreme Court.
• Justice Samuel Alito, responsible for appeals from Pennsylvania, issued the brief order rejecting West's request.
• West's legal challenge argued that Pennsylvania's election rules violated his First Amendment rights by restricting ballot access.
• Lower courts had previously ruled against West, citing the proximity to Election Day and potential voter confusion.
• West's exclusion from the ballot is seen as potentially impacting the Democratic vote more than the Republican vote.