Michigan Supreme Court Denies Request to Remove Donald Trump from 2024 Republican Presidential Primary Ballot

The Michigan Supreme Court has denied a request to review a Michigan Court of Appeals decision that allowed former President Donald Trump to remain on the Republican presidential primary ballot in 2024.

In a brief order issued Wednesday, the court said it was “not persuaded that the questions presented should be reviewed by this court.” The order blocks efforts to remove Trump from the 2024 ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, which states no one who has “engaged in insurrection or rebellion” after having sworn an oath to support and defend the Constitution can hold office.

The request was made by four voters in the state who challenged Trump’s candidacy for the presidency under the Constitution’s “insurrection clause.” The Michigan Court of Appeals had previously rejected the challenge this month.

The Michigan Supreme Court’s order is the latest development in a series of legal challenges to Trump’s candidacy in the state. Last year, the Michigan Board of State Canvassers voted to keep Trump off the ballot, but the decision was overturned by the Michigan Court of Appeals.

The Michigan Supreme Court’s decision to deny the request to review the Michigan Court of Appeals decision means that Trump will remain on the ballot for the 2024 Republican presidential primary in the state.