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U.S. Rep. Andy Kim Challenges New Jersey’s ‘Cynically Manipulated’ Ballot System in Lawsuit

New Jersey Primary Ballot System Challenged in Federal Lawsuit

Editor Ritam English by Editor Ritam English
Feb 27, 2024, 07:57 am IST
U.S. Rep. Andy Kim Challenges New Jersey's 'Cynically Manipulated' Ballot System in Lawsuit

U.S. Rep. Andy Kim Challenges New Jersey's 'Cynically Manipulated' Ballot System in Lawsuit

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U.S. Representative Andy Kim has filed a federal lawsuit challenging New Jersey’s primary ballot design, alleging that it unfairly benefits candidates endorsed by political party leaders. The lawsuit, filed on Monday, takes aim at the state’s unique primary ballot system, which groups candidates backed by party leaders together on the ballot while placing challengers in separate columns. Kim, who is currently in a primary contest for U.S. Senate against Tammy Murphy, the state’s first lady, argues that this system gives an undue advantage to candidates with establishment support.

The primary contest between Kim and Murphy is to succeed Democratic Senator Bob Menendez, who is facing federal corruption charges and has not announced his plans for reelection. Murphy, who is married to Democratic Governor Phil Murphy, secured endorsements from county party leaders in the state’s largest counties shortly after announcing her candidacy. She maintains that she earned these endorsements through her own efforts and did not rely on her husband’s support.

Kim’s lawsuit targets county clerks responsible for designing the ballots, seeking to replace New Jersey’s current ballot system with one used in much of the rest of the country. This alternative system lists all candidates next to the office they are seeking, without grouping them based on party endorsements.

The lawsuit asserts that when primary voters’ choices are manipulated by the current ballot design, it undermines fair elections. This issue has gained attention, especially among progressive groups, who advocate for abolishing the county line system.

In response to the lawsuit, Murphy’s spokesperson Alexandra Altman criticized Kim, calling the legal action a “hypocritical stunt” aimed at advancing his political career. Altman suggested that Kim’s objection is not with the county line system itself but rather with the possibility of losing county line endorsements, implying that Kim has previously benefited from this system.

As of now, there has been no comment from the organization representing county clerks, which is named as a defendant in the lawsuit. The outcome of the legal challenge could have significant implications for New Jersey’s primary election process and the balance of power within the state’s political landscape.

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