Maine Disqualifies Donald Trump From State Ballot for 2024 Election

Published: 29 December 2023 at 00:22

Politics

The Secretary of State for Maine has disqualified Donald Trump from appearing on the states 2024 presidential primary election ballot, citing his role in inciting the January 6 attack on the Capitol. This decision follows a similar ruling in Colorado and could have implications for Trumps eligibility in the November general election. Activists and voters have filed numerous lawsuits across the country claiming that Trump is barred from office under the 14th Amendments insurrection clause. Trump has vowed to appeal the decision and criticized ballot challenges as undemocratic.