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Maine Disqualifies Donald Trump from Primary Ballot

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By Web Desk Published December 29, 2023 2 Min Read
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Maine, the second state to take such action, has officially disqualified Donald Trump from its state ballot for the upcoming US presidential primary election.

The decision by Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, a Democrat, is rooted in Trump’s alleged role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. Bellows asserted that Trump incited an insurrection, undermining the foundations of the US government, as he propagated false claims about the 2020 election and encouraged his supporters to disrupt the certification of votes.

The ruling, documented in a 34-page statement, is not final and can be appealed to a state Superior Court. Bellows has suspended her ruling until the court decides on the matter. Trump’s campaign intends to object to the decision, criticizing it as “atrocious.” Trump’s legal team maintains that his actions were within his right to free speech and did not constitute insurrection.

Trump does NOT have to be criminally convicted for the courts to rule that he was an insurrectionist for 14A disqualification purposes

That's what CO did; now we'll see if any other states & SCOTUS follow

I joined @CNN @NewsCentralCNN w/ @JohnBerman to discuss pic.twitter.com/KxxEsNgGiH

— Norm Eisen (norm.eisen on Threads) (@NormEisen) December 28, 2023

Broader Implications of the Ruling

The ruling, specifically targeting Maine’s March primary election, could also influence Trump’s eligibility for the November general election. It intensifies the pressure on the US Supreme Court, which includes three justices appointed by Trump, to address his nationwide eligibility under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.

Read: Colorado Supreme Court Bars Trump from State’s Primary Ballot over Capitol Attack

While Trump faces indictments in federal and Georgia state cases related to the 2020 election, he has not been charged with insurrection. Despite these challenges, he remains a front-runner in Republican nomination polls.

The Colorado top court’s previous decision to disqualify Trump set a historical precedent, leading to ongoing legal appeals. Efforts to disqualify him in other states, like Michigan, have been unsuccessful. Maine’s unique electoral system, which allows for a split in Electoral College votes, further underscores the significance of this ruling.

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