In a recent decision by the Wisconsin Supreme Court, it has been determined that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s name will remain on the state’s presidential ballot. This ruling upholds a previous decision that stated candidates can only be removed from the ballot in the event of their death.

The unanimous ruling from the liberal-controlled court comes amidst Kennedy’s efforts to withdraw his name from ballots in key battleground states where the race between Republican Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris is tightly contested. Kennedy’s attorney in Wisconsin, Joseph Bugni, refrained from commenting on the ruling.

Kennedy had suspended his campaign in August and endorsed Trump. This legal battle has seen various outcomes in different states, with North Carolina keeping him off the ballot and Michigan allowing him to stay.

The decision in Wisconsin comes after a significant number of absentee ballots have already been sent out to voters, with a considerable amount already returned. Kennedy had filed a lawsuit in Wisconsin seeking to be removed from the ballot, citing discrimination against third-party candidates based on state laws.

The court’s ruling emphasized the strict interpretation of the law that only deceased candidates can be removed from the ballot. The justices noted that the arguments presented in Kennedy’s case were not fully developed, making it difficult for them to make legal determinations.

The presence of independent candidates on the ballot could have a significant impact on the election outcomes in Wisconsin, a state known for closely contested presidential election results. With the history of close races in the state, every candidate’s name on the ballot could have a substantial influence on the final results.