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Mainers who filed challenges to former President Donald Trump’s primary election eligibility say putting him on the ballot would violate two amendments of the U.S. Constitution, the 14th and 22nd. Counsel for Trump says only one section of the Constitution matters — the three qualifications for the presidency.
Power outages were widespread as a winter storm with heavy rain and high winds roared up the Maine coast.
The three challenges are tied to a progressive movement aimed at disqualifying Trump for his role in the Capitol riots of Jan. 6, 2021.
The hearing come as the Republican frontrunner’s appearance on ballots is being challenged across the country.
Dozens of challenges nationally have argued the 14th Amendment should bar Trump from running again, but none have succeeded to date.