Minnesota Supreme Court Allows Trump on Primary Ballot, Leaves Door Open for General Election Challenge

The Minnesota Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking to keep former President Donald Trump off the state's 2024 primary ballot but left open the possibility of a subsequent challenge if he becomes the Republican nominee in the general election. The court ruled that the petitioners have standing and their claims are ripe for the primary ballot issue, but they reached a different conclusion regarding the general election. The court stated that winning the presidential nomination primary does not automatically place a person on the general election ballot, and there is no state statute prohibiting a major political party from supporting an ineligible candidate. The decision may have implications for future presidential elections.