"Voters in Illinois and Massachusetts Campaign to Disqualify Trump from 2024 Ballot"

A group of Massachusetts voters, supported by Free Speech For People and a civil rights firm, have filed an objection to former President Donald Trump's inclusion on the state's Republican primary and general election ballots. They cite the 14th Amendment, which prohibits individuals who have engaged in insurrection from holding office. This challenge follows similar actions in other states, with varying outcomes. Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin emphasized the importance of voter participation in democracy, while the Massachusetts Republican Party opposes the move, warning against setting a dangerous precedent. The Massachusetts Ballot Law Commission, a five-member body with bipartisan representation, will consider the objection.