The Oregon Supreme Court has recently decided to decline hearing a bid to remove former President Donald Trump from the state's ballot. The court cited their intention to await the ruling of the US Supreme Court on the matter rather than ruling on the merits of the challenge itself.
This decision comes after Trump was removed from the primary ballot in Colorado and Maine due to his involvement in the January 6th insurrection. The issue of Trump's eligibility to be on the ballot is currently under consideration by the US Supreme Court, with oral arguments scheduled for February 8th in Washington, D.C.
The varied outcomes in different states have led to the involvement of the US Supreme Court. While Trump has been removed from the ballot in Colorado and Maine, he remains on the ballots in New Hampshire, Arizona, Michigan, Minnesota, and now Oregon. The recent decision from the Oregon Supreme Court indicates that they will monitor the US Supreme Court's ruling and potentially refile the case based on any narrow decisions that may only apply to certain states.
It is worth noting that the decision from the Oregon Supreme Court can be seen as a win for Trump, as he will still be on the ballot in the state. The court is comprised of appointees from Democratic governors, and even the Democratic Secretary of State in Oregon agreed with the decision. This challenges Trump's claims of a massive partisan witch hunt, as the cases in both Colorado and Maine involved bipartisan groups, including Republicans who were opposed to Trump.
With the Iowa caucuses approaching, this marks the final stretch in the campaign season. As the country awaits the ruling from the US Supreme Court, the question of Trump's eligibility to be on the ballot continues to be a significant topic of discussion. The outcome of this decision will have implications for future elections and the interpretation of the 14th Amendment's insurrectionist ban. As such, attention will be closely focused on the upcoming oral arguments and subsequent ruling from the highest court in the land.
