Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has successfully secured the signatures needed to appear on the Nevada ballot, marking an important milestone in his campaign. The Nevada Secretary of State’s office confirmed that enough signatures had been verified by Friday, allowing Kennedy Jr. to move forward with his presidential bid.
Despite legal challenges from Democrats in Nevada and other states questioning his independence due to his affiliations with political parties in other states, Kennedy Jr. overcame these obstacles and managed to gather the required signatures. His campaign faced a setback when his original petition was jeopardized for not naming a running mate, but he later chose California lawyer Nicole Shanahan as his vice presidential candidate.
Kennedy Jr.’s campaign has gained traction with a well-known name and a loyal base of supporters, raising concerns among strategists from both major parties that he could potentially swing the election. However, he faced a setback by not qualifying for the CNN debate in June. Instead, he held a separate event where he responded to questions posed to President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
State and county election officials in Nevada verified over 22,000 signatures on Kennedy Jr.’s new petition, well above the required minimum. The latest polls show that his presence on the ballot could impact both Trump and Biden, with more support shifting from Biden to Kennedy Jr. as the political landscape evolves. With his position on the ballot secured, Kennedy Jr. is poised to make a significant impact on the 2024 presidential race.
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