Judge rules against RFK Jr. in fight to be on New York’s ballot, says he is not a state resident

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A judge has ruled that independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. falsely claimed a New York residence on nominating petitions, invalidating the documents he needs to appear on the ballot in the state. Monday’s (Aug. 12, 2024) ruling from Judge Christina Ryba concluded the rented bedroom Kennedy claimed as his residence in New York was a “sham” address. If upheld, the decision could open the door to challenges in other states where Kennedy used the New York address to gather signatures. Kennedy is dismissing the decision as partisan and vowed to appeal. The lawsuit, backed by a Democrat-aligned PAC, argued Kennedy actually lives in California with his wife, actor Cheryl Hines. Kennedy had argued during trial that the move is only temporary.