"The Line: NJ Lawmakers Address Unconstitutional Ballot Design"

New Jersey's unique county-line ballot design, which lists favored candidates in a prominent position known as "the line," is being challenged as unconstitutional, potentially upending the state's electoral system. Candidates not endorsed by local party leaders often end up in less visible ballot positions, leading to concerns about unfair influence and control. The issue gained traction when Democratic congressman Andy Kim filed a legal challenge ahead of the high-stakes U.S. Senate primary, seeking to force a redesign of the ballot before the June 4 primary.