MADISON, Wis. — A new law in Wisconsin now allows candidates for state and federal offices to remove their names from the ballot. This bipartisan bill comes after concerns were raised last year when independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. couldn't pull his name out of the race due to strict state laws, which only permitted removal in cases of death. The new legislation primarily affects independent candidates, enabling them to file a sworn statement along with a minor fee to officially withdraw. The law doesn't extend to major party candidates due to the differing processes of their selection. This reform is seen as a significant step in Wisconsin's electoral regulations, ensuring candidates can have more control over their participation in elections.
Wisconsin Allows Candidates to Withdraw from Ballots
Wisconsin Allows Candidates to Withdraw from Ballots
New bipartisan legislation in Wisconsin enables candidates to remove their names from ballots, following notable incidents in past elections.
Wisconsin's Democratic Governor signed a new bipartisan law allowing candidates, particularly independents, to withdraw their names from election ballots. This measure addresses the issue raised last year when Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sought to remove himself from the presidential race but was unable due to restrictive state laws. The law applies only to independent candidates, requiring them to submit a sworn statement and a small fee to the Wisconsin Elections Commission.
