Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently informed his supporters that he would be withdrawing from the ballots in swing states. However, he is still on the ballots in Michigan and Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission voted 5-1 on Aug. 27 to keep Kennedy’s name on the ballot in the state, despite his request to be removed. Other third-party candidates, including Jill Stein and Cornel West, were also approved as options.
In Michigan, a spokesperson for Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson confirmed that Kennedy would remain on the ballot, stating that minor party candidates cannot withdraw their names once filed.
Although Kennedy had initially stated his intention to withdraw from battleground states to avoid being a spoiler, he remains on the ballots in Wisconsin and Michigan, both crucial swing states.
In recent polls, Kennedy has garnered limited support in these swing states, with only a small percentage of respondents indicating they would vote for him.
Despite efforts to remove his name from several other swing states, including Arizona and Pennsylvania, Kennedy is unable to do so due to state laws.
While some states have allowed Kennedy to withdraw, others have rejected his attempts to gain access to the ballot. In states like Nevada, the law only permits withdrawal requests within a specific timeframe.
Overall, Kennedy’s decision to withdraw from some ballots has sparked debate and legal challenges in various states, with the final outcome still uncertain in some cases.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
