Hawaii joins the list of states attempting to remove Trump from 2024 ballot
A Democratic state senator from Hawaii proposes bill to remove Trump from 2024 ballot
A bill introduced by State Sen. Karl Rhoads aims to prevent former President Donald Trump from appearing on the 2024 ballot, alleging his involvement in inciting the Jan. 6 Capitol riots. The proposed legislation, known as Senate Bill 2392, passed its first reading on Monday. If approved, it would disqualify candidates who have violated the 14th Amendment from election ballots issued by the chief election officer or county clerk. This move follows similar actions taken in Maine and Colorado against the GOP presidential front-runner.
Ensuring integrity and democracy
The purpose of the bill is to uphold the integrity of public servants and protect the democratic process. It states that citizens have the right to expect elected officials who have not committed actions that threaten democracy or undermine the people’s vote. Additionally, the legislation would prevent state electors from voting for a nominee deemed disqualified under the 14th Amendment.
Legal challenges and ongoing deliberations
While Trump faces various ballot challenges, he has not been legally found guilty of inciting an insurrection. Previous lawsuits in Minnesota, Michigan, Arizona, and Oregon seeking to exclude him from the 2024 ballot were unsuccessful. The Illinois State Board of Elections is currently deliberating a challenge to Trump’s eligibility for the upcoming election.
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How does Senate Bill 2392 propose to disqualify candidates, particularly former President Donald Trump, from the 2024 ballot based on their alleged violation of the 14th Amendment?
A Democratic state senator from Hawaii has proposed a bill that aims to remove former President Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot. State Sen. Karl Rhoads introduced the bill, known as Senate Bill 2392, alleging Trump’s involvement in inciting the Jan. 6 Capitol riots. The legislation passed its first reading on Monday and, if approved, would disqualify candidates who have violated the 14th Amendment from election ballots issued by the chief election officer or county clerk. Similar actions have been taken in Maine and Colorado against the GOP presidential front-runner.
The primary objective of this bill is to ensure the integrity of public servants and protect the democratic process. It asserts that citizens have the right to expect elected officials who have not committed actions that threaten democracy or undermine the people’s vote. Furthermore, the legislation would prevent state electors from voting for a nominee who has been deemed disqualified under the 14th Amendment.
However, it should be noted that while Trump faces various challenges regarding his eligibility for the ballot, he has not been legally found guilty of inciting an insurrection. Previous lawsuits attempting to exclude him from the 2024 ballot in Minnesota, Michigan, Arizona, and Oregon were unsuccessful. Currently, the Illinois State Board of Elections is deliberating a challenge to Trump’s eligibility for the upcoming election.
For more detailed information, please visit The Washington Examiner.
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