"Legal Battles Over Trump's Ballot Eligibility Heat Up Across Multiple States"

Maine's Secretary of State, Shenna Bellows, intends to appeal a state Superior Court judge's ruling that placed on hold her decision to exclude former President Donald J. Trump from the state's Republican primary ballot. Bellows welcomed the guidance of the U.S. Supreme Court and will seek the input of Maine's highest court, emphasizing the importance of ensuring trust in free, safe, and secure elections. Bellows had initially ruled that Trump did not qualify for the state ballot due to his involvement in the Capitol attack, citing the 14th Amendment's disqualification of government officials who engage in insurrection or rebellion.