NC Newsline: “Despite pressure from Republicans in Washington, the state Board of Elections again put off a decision that would allow well-known third-party presidential candidates on North Carolina’s ballot while it investigates petitions asking to form their political parties.
The state Board on Tuesday delayed certifying Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s We the People Party and Cornel West’s Justice for All Party.
Last month, the board voted 3-2 along party lines to defer a final vote to certify those parties, which would allow Kennedy and West to appear on the November ballot.
The Board certified the Constitution Party Tuesday after the delay from its June meeting. In addition to a presidential candidate, state Board lawyer Paul Cox said the Constitution Party will have candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, and three other candidates who don’t yet want their names disclosed.
The state Democratic Party and a Democratic-aligned super PAC Clear Choice Action have objected to the Board recognizing We the People and Justice for All.
Polls have shown that third party candidates weaken support for President Joe Biden. “