Washington dismisses lawsuit challenging Trump’s ballot eligibility
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A Thurston County Superior Court Judge in Washington state dismissed a challenge on Thursday over former President Donald Trump’s ballot eligibility.
The challenge was filed by eight Kitsap County residents who argued Trump’s name should not be included on primary and general election ballots in the state because he violated Section 3 of the 14th Amendment during his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, according to court documents.
The challenge was previously dismissed by a Kitsap County judge on Tuesday before Thurston County Judge Mary Sue Wilson ruled that the state can move forward with printing presidential primary ballots and voters’ pamphlets with the list of candidates submitted by the Democrat and Republican parties — including Trump.
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“An order directing the secretary of state to take different action, an order from this court, is simply not supported by the statutes and not supported by the affidavit of the electors,” Judge Wilson said in her ruling.
The judge added that Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs “acted consistent with his duties” by proceeding with the list of candidates submitted by the parties.
“I am grateful that Judge Wilson ruled in such a timely and well-considered fashion, and that she recognized that I and my staff have been working in full compliance with state law governing the Presidential Primary,” Hobbs said in a statement. “We will continue working with our partners in county elections offices to get all the necessary materials for this election to every Washington voter.”
The ruling comes after the Oregon Supreme Court declined to hear a case challenging Trump’s ballot eligibility because the Supreme Court of the United States is hearing a similar case from Colorado which could solve similar issues regarding the 14th Amendment’s insurrectionist clause.
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