In a surprising turn of events, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. secured two legal victories on Friday in North Carolina and Michigan, while facing a setback in Wisconsin. Kennedy, who had suspended his campaign and endorsed former President Donald Trump, has been fighting to have his name removed from the ballot in several states.

The Court of Appeals in North Carolina granted Kennedy’s request to halt the mailing of ballots that included his name, just as officials were preparing to send out absentee ballots for the upcoming presidential election. The court’s unanimous ruling ordered the State Board of Elections to distribute ballots without Kennedy’s name, without providing a legal explanation.

In Michigan, the Court of Appeals ruled in favor of removing Kennedy from the ballot, overturning a previous decision by a lower court judge. However, in Wisconsin, a judge denied Kennedy’s request for a temporary restraining order.

Kennedy’s attorney praised the rulings in North Carolina and Michigan, emphasizing the importance of upholding state election laws and ensuring ballot integrity. A favorable outcome for Kennedy could potentially impact the election results in key states like North Carolina, Michigan, and Wisconsin.