Businessman and longtime Democrat voter John Rust was removed from the Republican primary ballot for the U.S. Senate in Indiana due to not meeting the state's two-primary voting requirement. Rep. Jim Banks is now the sole GOP candidate.
Key Points
John Rust was removed from the ballot for not meeting the state's two-primary voting requirement
Rep. Jim Banks remains as the only Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate
Rust's lawsuit challenging the voting requirement was ultimately unsuccessful
Pros
Ensures candidates meet specific voting requirements to be on the ballot
Maintains the integrity of the primary election process
Cons
Potential legal battles and challenges for John Rust
Limits voter choice by leaving only one GOP candidate on the ballot