The North Carolina State Board of Elections is currently seeking the state Supreme Court's intervention to reverse an appeals court ruling that mandated the removal of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s name from the ballot. This decision has caused a delay in the distribution of ballots in North Carolina, which were originally scheduled to begin on Friday.
In a legal brief submitted to the Supreme Court, attorneys representing the state board expressed concerns about the impact of removing Kennedy's name at such a late stage in the election process. They stated that this action has created significant disruptions in the state's electoral procedures, leading to a state of chaos.
Despite the appeals court's order, the state board has already initiated the process of reconfiguring the ballots to exclude Kennedy's name. However, the board's legal team is urging the Supreme Court to swiftly overturn the lower court's ruling to prevent further irreparable harm to the election process.
The lawyers argue that a prompt reversal by the Supreme Court would help mitigate the adverse effects of the appeals court decision and restore stability to North Carolina's electoral system. The state board is actively working to address the situation and ensure that the upcoming elections proceed smoothly and fairly.
