"We're not the eligibility police. We are responsible for ensuring that basic facts are met to get someone on the ballot," Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) told Axios.
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Trump dodges threat: States resist 14th Amendment ballot ban push
Activists' push to block Donald Trump from being on the presidential ballot in several states hasn't gained traction, as state elections officials have been reluctant to act without courts weighing in first.
The big picture
Groups in at least eight states have urged elections officials to disqualify Trump based on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
Between the lines
Election officials in several states are examining whether Trump's name should be removed from the 2024 ballot under the 14th Amendment clause.
Go deeper
Yes, but: The Constitution does not bar Trump from holding presidential office, and his situation has other nuances.
While Trump is the first former U.S. president to face criminal charges, his legal peril doesn't endanger his legally viable path to a second term — and could even be a boon politically, experts told Axios.
