The Wisconsin Elections Commission. PC: Fox 11 Online
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is suing in Dane County Court to have his name off Wisconsin’s presidential ballot.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission voted five to one last week to put Kennedy on the ballot, even though he’s withdrawn his nomination.
Lawyers for Kennedy argue state law creates a different standard for third party candidates because Democrats and Republicans have until 5 p.m. on the first Tuesday in September ahead of an election to certify their presidential nominee.
There’s no similar provision for independents and the suit seeks a stay of the Commission’s ruling and an order barring WEC from placing Kennedy’s name on the ballot.
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