LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will not be on the general election ballot in Nevada despite missing the withdrawal deadline.
FOX5 obtained a court order from the Nevada Secretary of State’s office. RFK Jr. and Nicole Shanahan submitted the signatures needed to appear in the Nov. 2024 general election.
Robert F. Kennedy will remain on Nevada’s ballot for the general election in November despite suspending his campaign.
Last week, the independent presidential candidate dropped out of the race and endorsed GOP candidate Donald Trump.
The Nevada Secretary of State’s Office says the last day for a presidential candidate to withdraw from the race is seven days after the deadline to file, excluding holidays and weekends, which was Aug. 9.
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The deadline for Kennedy to withdraw would have been before Aug. 20.
On Tuesday, an order of dismissal was filed. It states that the candidate’s names will not appear on the November ballot.
The case is also permanently dismissed.
The filing was signed by former Carson City District Court Judge William Maddox.
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.
