As the 2024 presidential election approaches, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has finalized the ballot for the November 5 election, which will feature six candidates. The candidates include Donald Trump as the Republican nominee, Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee, Cornel West representing the Independent party, Jill Stein from the Green Party, Chase Oliver of the Libertarian Party, and Claudia De la Cruz from the Socialist Party [d35251cf].
Notably, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was ruled unqualified to appear on the ballot due to an inaccurate address and has since withdrawn his candidacy, endorsing Trump instead [d35251cf]. This development adds another layer to the already dynamic political landscape as candidates prepare for the upcoming election.
In the context of these candidates, the Georgia Democratic Party has recently filed a lawsuit against new election rules that could affect the certification of results, arguing that these rules allow county officials to refuse certification, potentially delaying the election outcome [9d4cc223]. This legal action highlights ongoing concerns regarding election integrity and the acceptance of results, particularly as some Republican leaders, such as U.S. Senator Ron Johnson, have expressed skepticism about the electoral process [f4977b7e].
The interplay between the finalized ballot and the legal challenges in Georgia underscores the complexities of the electoral process as the nation gears up for the presidential election. With both legal battles and candidate dynamics at play, the situation remains fluid as November approaches [1dc85a14].