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Coverage dated August 20, 2024

Cornel West remains on Maine ballot after review of signatures

Headline from Portland Press Herald

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said there were enough valid signatures to qualify the former Harvard professor and independent candidate to run for president.

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  1. Triblive

    Cornel West cleared to appear on ballot in Maine, where ranked voting is in play (opens Triblive)

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    AUGUSTA, Maine — Independent presidential candidate Cornel West can appear on the ballot in Maine, the state’s secretary of state has ruled. Shenna Bellows’ decision came Tuesday, about a week after the withdrawal of a challenge to another long-shot candidate, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

  2. Portland Press Herald

    Cornel West remains on Maine ballot after review of signatures (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said there were enough valid signatures to qualify the former Harvard professor and independent candidate to run for president.

  3. Bangor Daily News

    Cornel West will remain on Maine's ballot (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    Secretary of State Shenna Bellows found some signatures had been fraudulently obtained but not enough to kick Cornel West off the ballot.

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