Trump attorneys demand Maine secretary of state disqualify herself from ruling on Trump ballot eligibility

Attorneys for Donald Trump put out a letter on Wednesday calling for Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows to disqualify herself from deciding on whether Trump can remain on the ballot in the state.

The letter requests that Bellows disqualify herself "because she has already concluded that President Trump engaged in insurrection. — a determination that she made well before the submission of evidence or argument in this current matter."

"Because the Secretary has exhibited a personal bias in this matter, she should disqualify herself from further proceedings."

According to The Hill, unlike other states where suits have been filed alleging that Trump is not eligible to be on the primary ballot in their respective state, Like Colorado or Michigan, Maine allows the secretary of state to first weigh in on the issue. Challengers can then appeal the decision in a state court.

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