A New York judge ruled on Monday that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s ballot access petition in the state is invalid, marking a significant setback for the independent presidential candidate's efforts to secure nationwide ballot access.
The ruling came in response to arguments put forth by Democratic voters and supported by Clear Choice PAC, a group dedicated to challenging third-party candidates. They contended that Kennedy had violated state law by claiming a New York address as his residence on the petition despite actually residing in California.
