In a stunning political development that has sent immediate shockwaves through the nation’s capital, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as an official candidate on the presidential ballot for the state of Michigan. This critical milestone, announced just half an hour ago, marks the
first major state victory for his independent campaign and significantly elevates his bid to become a viable option for voters outside the two-party system. The confirmation, secured by the citizen-led petition drive “We The People,” demonstrates a tangible groundswell of support that could disrupt the anticipated Biden-Trump rematch.
The significance of this achievement cannot be overstated. Michigan, with its 15 electoral votes, is a quintessential battleground state where third-party and independent candidates can have an outsized impact on the election’s outcome. Gaining ballot access there provides the Kennedy campaign with a crucial foothold in the Midwest
and immense momentum as it works to secure a place on all 50 state ballots. This move formally inserts a wildcard into the electoral math, forcing both major campaigns to recalibrate their strategies in a state won by President Biden by a narrow margin in 2020. Read more below