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California Bill Seeks to Block Trump from 2028 Ballot

1/15/2026

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California state Senator Tom Umberg introduced Senate Bill 46 to exclude U.S. President Donald Trump from the 2028 ballot.
The bill would empower the California secretary of state to verify eligibility and remove candidates deemed constitutionally ineligible.
Trump has suggested a desire for a third term despite the U.S. Constitution and acknowledged in October that he cannot run.

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California state Senator Tom Umberg introduced Senate Bill 46 to exclude U.S. President Donald Trump from the 2028 ballot.
The bill would empower the California secretary of state to verify eligibility and remove candidates deemed constitutionally ineligible.
Trump has suggested a desire for a third term despite the U.S. Constitution and acknowledged in October that he cannot run.