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Wisconsin Supreme Court to Decide RFK Jr.'s Ballot Status

Election officials seek urgent resolution as absentee ballots with Kennedy's name are already being sent to voters.

  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his presidential campaign in August and endorsed former President Donald Trump.
  • Kennedy has filed lawsuits in multiple states, including Wisconsin, to remove his name from the ballot.
  • A Dane County judge ruled that state law requires candidates to remain on the ballot unless they die.
  • The Wisconsin Election Commission has asked the state Supreme Court to expedite the case due to the ongoing distribution of absentee ballots.
  • Local officials express concerns about the logistical and financial challenges of reprinting ballots or using stickers to cover Kennedy's name.
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