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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rachel Sharp

Read Maine secretary of state’s decision banning Trump from ballot in full

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In yet another dramatic day in the world of Donald Trump, the former president has been struck off the 2024 presidential primary ballot in Maine over his role in the January 6 Capitol riots.

Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows issued a decision on 28 December, finding that Mr Trump is ineligible for the state ballot under the 14th Amendment – which bars anyone who “engaged in an insurrection” from holding office.

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