Robert F. Kennedy Jr. makes it onto Nevada ballot, according to campaign representative

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has successfully gathered enough signatures to be included on the general election ballot in Nevada, as confirmed by his campaign.

In addition, Kennedy’s campaign achieved a legal victory in Idaho by challenging an unconstitutional signature deadline.

The signatures collected in Nevada are now awaiting verification by the state’s elections office in order for Kennedy to officially secure a spot on the November ballot, Politico reported.

In a statement released on Tuesday, Kennedy expressed his excitement by stating, “Today marks the end of the primary and the beginning of the general election,” and emphasized the desire of the American people to vote for someone who embodies hope and healing, with an inspiring vision for America.

During the 2020 election, Biden narrowly defeated Trump in Nevada by less than 34,000 votes, and both are currently leading contenders for their respective party nominations.

The support for Kennedy in the swing state of Nevada may play a crucial role in determining who ultimately secures the state’s six electoral college votes.

RFK Jr. has already secured a spot on the ballot in Utah and has obtained the necessary signatures to appear on the ballot in New Hampshire.

In Hawaii, officials have confirmed that Kennedy supporters have successfully gathered the required signatures to establish the “We The People” party in the state.

Additionally, Kennedy supporters in California, Delaware, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas have filed political party paperwork according to the Kennedy campaign.

American Values 2024, a pro-Kennedy super PAC that pledged $15 million to help Kennedy secure a spot on the ballot, has submitted enough signatures for him to be included on the Arizona and Georgia ballots.

According to American Values 2024 co-founder Tony Lyons, the remaining states where efforts are underway include Michigan, South Carolina, Maryland, California, West Virginia, Indiana, Texas, Illinois, New York, and Massachusetts, as reported by CNN on Feb. 27.

In Idaho, Kennedy challenged a state code that imposed a March 15 deadline for independent candidates to file nomination petitions, citing a U.S. Supreme Court ruling from more than 40 years ago that deemed such deadlines unconstitutional and inhibitory to voter rights. A U.S. District Court judge has indicated that he will extend the deadline if the Idaho State Legislature does not take action.