Donald Trump blocked from Maine presidential ballot in 2024 - BBC News

The decision increases pressure on the Supreme Court to rule on his eligibility to run for the presidency.

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Watch: Maine's top election official on why she removed Trump from ballot

Maine's top election official has ruled that Donald Trump cannot run for president next year in the state, citing a constitutional insurrection clause.

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said Mr Trump was not eligible because of his actions leading up to the US Capitol riot in 2021.

Maine now joins Colorado as the two states to ban Mr Trump from the ballot.

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