RFK Jr denied NY ballot access over 'false' address, judge rules

Independent presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr does not meet the legal requirement of a New York resident and therefore cannot be on the state's election ballot, a judge has ruled.

Kennedy's claim of a New York address as his "place of residence" on nominating petitions was a "false statement", said Judge Christina Ryba.

As a result, the petitions were considered invalid. Mr Kennedy has rejected the judge's ruling and vows to appeal.

If the ruling is upheld, it would not only bar Mr Kennedy from the New York ballot but could also lead to challenges in other states where he uses that address.

Mr Kennedy dismissed the ruling as a partisan attack and noted the judge as a Democrat.