Trump appeals ruling that would keep him off Maine 2024 primary ballot

Maine secretary of state had removed Trump from the ballot, saying the former president had violated the 14th amendment

Donald Trump formally appealed a decision by Maine’s top election official to remove him from the ballot on Tuesday, asking a superior court to reverse the decision.

Maine secretary of state Shenna Bellows, a Democrat, removed Trump from the ballot on 28 December, saying the former president had violated section 3 of the 14th amendment, which bars officials from holding office if they engage in insurrection or rebellion against the United States.

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