Trump, Disqualified in Colorado, Still Included on Ballot for Now

Former U.S. President Donald Trump, who was nearly excluded from the Colorado primary election ballot due to allegations of leading the Capitol riot, will be allowed to have his name on the ballot for now.

The Colorado Secretary of State's office announced on the 28th (local time) that unless the Colorado Supreme Court dismisses the case or makes another ruling, former President Trump will be included on the Colorado 2024 presidential primary ballot.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump
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Earlier, on the 19th, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled to exclude former President Trump from the state Republican primary ballot. The court applied Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which prohibits public officials who engage in insurrection from holding office, based on the finding that Trump participated in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot incited by his supporters.

The state Supreme Court stayed the ruling's effect until January 4 of next year to allow Trump to appeal. Since the Republican Party has filed an appeal, the stay will remain in effect until the U.S. Supreme Court makes a decision.

The Colorado primary is scheduled for March 5 next year, known as "Super Tuesday." Candidate name and party certification will take place on January 5.

The day before, the Michigan Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that the Michigan government does not have the authority to restrict former President Trump's participation in the presidential primary based on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. Trump will be able to participate in the Michigan primary. Similar lawsuits were filed in Minnesota, New Hampshire, and Michigan, and Trump won all of them.

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