In Hawaii, the state House passed a Democratic-backed bill on Monday that would bar former President Donald Trump from voting on suspicion of inciting the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Hawaii Sen. Carl Rose, a Democrat from Honolulu who frequently criticizes Trump and the Republican Party online over the January 6 riot, introduced SB 2392 for the first time last week. Its purpose is to “specify that election ballots issued by the Director of Elections or the County Clerk:” Excludes candidates who are disqualified under Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, Section 3 of Article 16 of the Hawaii Constitution, or any other provision of the Constitution or law. ”
Although Trump is not explicitly named in the bill, Maine's Democratic Secretary of State and Colorado's Supreme Court have cited the Insurrection Clause in barring Trump from state ballots.
The Hawaii proposal would also “prohibit electors for presidential and vice presidential candidates from voting for presidential or vice presidential candidates who have been disqualified pursuant to Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment pursuant to a federal court decision.” ” is aimed at. , or as determined by the state Supreme Court in the election campaign,” and “prevents persons disqualified by the courts under the Constitutional Amendment from appearing on party ballots for presidential and vice presidential candidates.” I am also asking you to do something.”
Maine officials appeal to state Supreme Court to remove Trump from ballots
Republican presidential candidate former President Trump speaks at a primary election night party in Nashua, New Hampshire, Tuesday, January 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Pablo Martínez Monsivais)
“The Legislature recognizes that the people of this state have a right to expect that their public servants are men of integrity and have not committed acts that threaten our democracy or undermine the public's vote,” the bill states. . “Any challenge to the inclusion or exclusion of a candidate from a ballot issued by an election official or clerk must be in writing and filed in the appropriate district court at least 57 days before the general election.'' ; provided, however, that in the event of a challenge to the inclusion or exclusion of a presidential candidate from the general election ballot, the appropriate district court shall be the district court for the First Circuit. Any objection shall be notified with a summary of the grounds on which it is based. The district court must hold a hearing on the challenge at least 54 days before the general election. The district court must evaluate the merits of the complaint and make findings of fact and conclusions of law. “At least 53 days before the general election. The party filing the challenge shall have the burden of sustaining the challenge by a preponderance of the evidence, unless a higher burden is required by the Constitution.”
Rioters outside the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, DC, on January 6, 2021. (Liu Jie/Xinhua via Getty Images)
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The bill passed its first reading on Monday. The Trump campaign has repeatedly labeled efforts to prevent him from voting as aimed at disenfranchising American voters.
Maine Secretary of State Shena Bellows on Friday appealed a judge's ruling to stay the decision to remove Trump from the ballot until the U.S. Supreme Court rules on a similar case in Colorado. Mr. Bellow, a Democrat, also said he would like to secure an opportunity to seek an opinion from the Maine Supreme Court before votes are counted in the March 5 primary.
A Hawaiian delegation supports President Trump during the first day of the Republican National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina on August 24, 2020. (Chris Carlson/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)
As Super Tuesday approaches, timelines are tightening. The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments in the Colorado case on Feb. 8, which requires Bellows to reissue the ruling on Trump's voting status and file additional appeals before Election Day. likely means there is not enough time to meet the deadline.
Lawsuits in Minnesota, Michigan, Arizona and Oregon aimed at blocking Trump from voting in 2024 have already been dismissed on procedural grounds, Newsweek reported.
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The Illinois State Board of Elections is also reportedly still considering challenges to Trump's eligibility.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
