North Carolina judge temporarily halts absentee ballot distribution due to RFK Jr.'s request to remove his name from the ballot.

A North Carolina judge has temporarily paused absentee ballot distribution, potentially delaying early voting, due to a challenge from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. seeking to remove his name from the ballot. The initial mailing was set for Friday. The state Board of Elections has denied his request, citing impracticality in reprinting ballots. Early voting is critical, as many voters utilized mail-in options in previous elections, impacting campaign strategies.