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politics2 years ago

"Debates Intensify Over Trump's Ballot Eligibility Amid Legal Challenges and Insurrection Claims"

The Illinois State Board of Elections is set to vote on whether former President Donald Trump should be removed from the GOP primary ballot after a petition claimed he engaged in insurrection, citing the 14th Amendment. The petition, signed by five Illinois voters, is part of a series of similar challenges across multiple states. The board's decision, expected on January 30, follows Trump's appeals to the Supreme Court to overturn rulings in Colorado and Maine that have already removed him from their primary ballots. The Illinois GOP opposes the move to disqualify Trump, emphasizing the right of the people to choose their candidates.

via Fox News|
##14thamendment#ballotchallenge
politics2 years ago

"Voters in Illinois and Massachusetts Push to Exclude Trump from 2024 Ballot Amid Insurrection Claims"

A bipartisan group of voters in Massachusetts has filed a challenge to prevent former President Donald Trump from appearing on the Republican primary ballot, citing his alleged role in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. They argue that Trump's actions make him ineligible under the 14th Amendment's Insurrectionist Disqualification Clause. The State Ballot Commission must decide on the challenge by January 29, while the Supreme Court is set to hear Trump's appeal regarding similar ballot exclusions in Colorado and Maine. The Massachusetts Republican Party opposes the challenge, emphasizing the importance of voters determining candidate suitability.

via The Associated Press|
##ballotchallenge#election2024
politics2 years ago

"Illinois and Massachusetts Debate Trump's Eligibility for 2024 Ballot"

The Illinois State Board of Elections will vote on January 30 to determine if former President Donald Trump should remain on the Republican Primary ballot for the upcoming March 19 primary. This follows a petition by Illinois voters citing Trump's involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack as disqualification from holding public office. The decision process involves a hearing officer, the SBE's general counsel, and an eight-person board. A 4-4 tie among the board members would result in Trump staying on the ballot, but any decision could be contested in court, with the potential for the Supreme Court to make a final ruling before Super Tuesday in March. The Illinois Republican Party has stated its neutrality and opposition to the petition, emphasizing the right of the people to choose their representative.

via newschannel20.com|
##ballotchallenge#donaldtrump
politicslegal2 years ago

"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.

via Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News|
##14thamendment#ballotchallenge