"Federal Judge Overturns New Jersey's County Line Ballot Design"
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A federal judge in New Jersey has ruled against the use of the controversial "county line" ballot design, favoring party-backed candidates, potentially impacting the state's powerful political machines. The decision, brought by Democratic Rep. Andy Kim and others, mandates the use of office block ballots for the upcoming primary, aiming to provide equal chances for all candidates. The ruling has been hailed as a victory for fairer and more democratic politics in New Jersey, potentially reshaping down-ballot races and the 2025 gubernatorial race.
- Federal court scraps New Jersey’s controversial ‘county line’ ballot design CNN
- Judge's ballot ruling could upend NJ's boss politics beyond Andy Kim's Senate race POLITICO
- New Jersey Ballot Design for Senate Primary Challenged by Federal Judge The New York Times
- Federal judge strikes down county lines for this year’s election New Jersey Globe | New Jersey Politics
- The End of the Line InsiderNJ
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