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Judge Says RFK Jr. Lacks Residence, Drops Him From Ballot

8/12/2026

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Judge Christina Ryba ruled that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has no legal residence, calling his Katonah address a ‘sham’ and removing his name from the 2024 ballot.
Kennedy announced the ruling on Tuesday while discussing Los Angeles homelessness with HUD Secretary Scott Turner.
The Democratic Party sued in 12 states to bar Kennedy after his endorsement of President Donald Trump, then sued again to keep him on those state ballots.

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Judge Christina Ryba ruled that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has no legal residence, calling his Katonah address a ‘sham’ and removing his name from the 2024 ballot.
Kennedy announced the ruling on Tuesday while discussing Los Angeles homelessness with HUD Secretary Scott Turner.
The Democratic Party sued in 12 states to bar Kennedy after his endorsement of President Donald Trump, then sued again to keep him on those state ballots.