Republicans Work To Get West On Ballot In Four States

August 5, 2020 Republicans, Trump Corruption

Republicans in at least four states, including a crucial swing state, appear to be helping music superstar Kanye West gain ballot access for November’s election, actions that raise new questions about the hip-hop star’s presidential bid. West’s bid has been marred by missed deadlines and faulty filings that have frustrated his efforts to make the ballot in enough states to actually win the presidential election.

But people connected to Republican politics have worked to get him on the ballot in states like Missouri, Arkansas and Illinois. And his fledgling campaign did successfully submit paperwork Tuesday aimed at getting on the ballot in Wisconsin, a pivotal battleground state President Donald Trump won by about 23,000 votes in 2016, seemingly with Republican help.

From @bkamisar and @juliaingram_ Republicans in at least four states, including the swing state of Wisconsin, appear to be helping Kanye West gain ballot access for November’s election. https://t.co/E0UWVaqJrI

— NBC Investigations (@NBCInvestigates) August 5, 2020

Revealed: Four Republican operatives have been working with Kanye West to get his name on the Presidential ballot in key swing states. Their firm just got him on the ballot in Wisconsin. West could be working with the Trump Campaign to disrupt the election in Trump’s favor. pic.twitter.com/dbDITF8aNN

— Mike Sington (@MikeSington) August 5, 2020