A judge in Maine has deferred a decision on whether former President Donald Trump can be on Maine's ballot for the upcoming election. The ruling is based on the 14th Amendment, which prohibits insurrectionists from running for higher office. The judge instructed state election officials to wait for the U.S. Supreme Court to rule on a similar case in Colorado, which is scheduled for early next month.
The decision carries significant weight as it will determine the fate of Trump's eligibility in both Maine and other states. The case in question, regarding Colorado's disqualification of Trump under the 14th Amendment insurrection clause, will be argued in the Supreme Court on February 8th. A decision is expected within a couple of weeks following the argument. Notably, both Colorado and Maine are scheduled to hold their primary elections on Super Tuesday, March 5th.
