RFK Jr.’s Attempt to Be on New York Ballot Denied by Judge

A judge ruled against independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s attempt to appear on New York’s general election ballot this fall. Kennedy’s nominating petition was invalidated, and his name will not appear on the ballot. Kennedy accused Democrats of showing contempt for democracy and preventing voters from having a choice, but vowed to appeal the decision. The lawsuit was filed by a Democratic-aligned group, Clear Choice Action, which alleged that Kennedy claimed a false New York address as his residence on petition forms. Kennedy resides in California with his wife, actor Cheryl Hines, but testified that they intended to move back to New York. The judge ruled that Kennedy’s emotional connection to New York was irrelevant to the issue of his residency during the petition filing period. Kennedy is on the ballot in 15 states but faces similar lawsuits in Pennsylvania. Clear Choice Action stated that the ruling exposed Kennedy’s lies about his residency and address in New York, accusing him of intentionally misleading election officials. The Democratic National Committee called Kennedy a troubled, reckless, and dangerous individual. Kennedy’s attempt to appear on the New York ballot has been thwarted, with legal challenges and accusations of dishonesty surrounding his residency claims.

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