Judge orders scrapping New Jersey controversial ballot design for Senate primary
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A federal judge has ordered the scrapping of New Jersey's controversial ballot design for the June Senate primary. The design, which gave party-backed candidates an advantage, will be replaced with office block ballots where candidates are placed together by the office they seek. The preliminary injunction was sought by Democratic U.S. Representative Andy Kim and two congressional candidates. New Jersey's primaries will be held on June 4. The decision aims to eliminate the so-called county line, which gives local party leaders excessive influence over elections. Democrats are strongly favored to hold the Senate seat in November, as New Jersey has not elected a Republican to the Senate since 1972. Senator Bob Menendez's seat is up for reelection in November and more than a dozen people have filed to run. Menendez has faced charges of taking bribes and obstruction of justice, but has pleaded not guilty to all charges. The judge's decision comes as Democrats and independents currently hold a narrow 51-49 majority in the Senate.

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