LAS VEGAS — Independent Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presidential campaign announced Friday it had submitted a “second round” of 30,000 signatures in a bid to get on the Nevada ballot ahead of the Nov. 5 general election.
The latest attempt followed the invalidation of Kennedy’s first round of petitions because they lacked the name of his running mate, Nicole Shanahan.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presidential campaign announced Friday it had submitted a “second round” of 30,000 signatures in a bid to get on the Nevada ballot ahead of the Nov. 5 general election. REUTERS
RFK Jr.’s campaign argued Nevada’s rules do not require a running mate to be named on ballot petitions, and accused state Secretary of State Francisco V. Aguilar of acting with “either rank incompetence or partisan political gamesmanship” in denying the earlier attempt.
A lawsuit filed by the campaign against Aguilar, an elected Democrat, is pending in federal court.
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“The voters of Nevada have, for a second time, demonstrated their enthusiasm and determination to place Kennedy on Nevada’s general election ballot,” campaign attorney Paul Rossi said in a statement.
An Aguilar spokesperson said voter registrars in each of the state’s 22 counties have four business days to submit a “raw count” of the number of signatures collected.
If the total number is greater than the required 10,095 signatures for an independent to reach the ballot, each county will be told how many signatures have to be verified for the petitions to be accepted — a process that must be completed within nine business days.
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“Gathering signatures for a second time gave us a unique perspective,” Kennedy campaign Nevada state director Randell Hynes said. “We learned many more Nevadans knew Kennedy was running. We also had hundreds of thousands of face-to-face conversations we would not have had otherwise.”
Friday’s filing comes two weeks after a pair of Nevada voters, one of whom is a vice chair of the state Democratic Party, sued Aguilar claiming Kennedy is not a true “independent” candidate because he has accepted nominations from minor parties in order to appear on the ballot in other states.
That case is ongoing.
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The RealClearPolitics polling average shows Kennedy receiving 7.8% of the vote in the Silver State, well behind Donald Trump (43.8%) and President Biden (38.8%).
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the western slope of the northern Sierra Nevada above 5,000 feet and Yosemite National Park, above the Valley floor, from late tonight until Wednesday afternoon.
Heavy snow is forecast.
The snow levels will initially start out between 6,000 to 7,000 feet tonight, before lowering to 5,500 to 6,500 feet on Tuesday, and then down to 4,500 to 5,500 feet on Wednesday.
The heaviest snowfall is expected Tuesday afternoon and evening.
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Minor accumulations of up to two inches is possible down to 4500 feet. The total snow accumulations above the 7,000 foot elevation, will range from three inches to as much as two feet.
Southwest winds could gust as high as fifty to seventy-five mph along the highest peaks. Such strong winds could cause tree damage.
Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Persons should delay all travel if possible. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below a quarter of a mile due to falling and blowing snow. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
Persons in the Watch Zone are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
