Robert F. Kenny Jr. has been barred from appearing on the ballot in New York by a judge.
The judge ruled that Kennedy falsely claimed a New York residence while living in California.
The big picture: In her decision, Judge Christina Ryba concluded that the rented bedroom Kennedy claimed as his residence in New York was a “sham” address used for voter registration purposes.
- Evidence showed that Kennedy had a history of borrowing addresses from friends and relatives to maintain his voter registration in New York while residing in California.
- Kennedy’s campaign argued that he has lifelong ties to New York and intends to move back, but the judge found his claims to be highly improbable.
What we’re watching: Kennedy said he plans to appeal the ruling.
- If upheld, this decision would not only keep Kennedy off New York’s ballot but could also lead to challenges in other states where he used a New York address to gather signatures.
What he’s saying: “The Democrats are showing contempt for democracy,” Kennedy said in a statement. “They aren’t confident they can win at the ballot box, so they are trying to stop voters from having a choice. We will appeal and we will win.”
