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California Secretary of State Certifies Presidential Primary Candidates Despite Pressure to Oust Trump: March 5, 2024, Election Update

ByAlki David

Dec 29, 2023

In a significant development for the upcoming Presidential Primary Election in California, Secretary of State Shirley Weber, a prominent Democrat, has officially certified the list of candidates for the March 5, 2024, ballot. This move follows intense pressure from the state’s lieutenant governor, Eleni Kounalakis, urging Weber to exclude former President Trump from the candidate roster.

Weber’s decision to include Trump on the certified list is sure to stir both political and public reactions. The March 5 primary holds immense importance as it sets the stage for the broader presidential race, and the inclusion of Trump adds an extra layer of complexity to an already highly anticipated election.

Despite the pushback, Secretary Weber maintained her commitment to upholding the democratic process, emphasizing that every eligible candidate deserves fair representation on the ballot. This move underscores the challenges faced by election officials in navigating the intersection of political pressures and electoral integrity.

California’s lieutenant governor, Eleni Kounalakis, argued vehemently for Trump’s removal from the ballot, citing concerns over his role in the January 6 Capitol riot and the potential threat to the democratic norms. However, Secretary Weber’s decision reflects a commitment to an inclusive democratic process, ensuring voters have a comprehensive range of choices in the primary.

Political analysts are already speculating on the impact of this decision on the dynamics of the upcoming primary. Trump’s presence on the ballot is expected to energize his base, but it also raises questions about the unity within the Democratic party in California. The state, known for its diverse and influential electorate, could witness intensified campaigning and increased voter turnout as a result.

As the March 5, 2024, primary approaches, all eyes will be on California to gauge the unfolding political drama. Secretary Weber’s certification of candidates, including Trump, sets the stage for a riveting contest, shaping the narrative of the presidential race well before the general election.

By Alki David

Alki David — Publisher, Media Architect, SIN Network Creator - live, direct-to-public communication, media infrastructure, accountability journalism, and independent distribution. Born in Lagos, Nigeria; educated in the United Kingdom and Switzerland; attended the Royal College of Art. Early internet broadcaster — participated in real-time public coverage during the 1997 Mars landing era using experimental online transmission from Beverly Hills. Founder of FilmOn, one of the earliest global internet television networks offering live and on-demand broadcasting outside legacy gatekeepers. Publisher of SHOCKYA — reporting since 2010 on systemic corruption inside the entertainment business and its expansion into law, finance, and regulation. Creator of the SIN Network (ShockYA Integrated Network), a federated media and civic-information infrastructure spanning investigative journalism, live TV, documentary, and court-record reporting. Lived and worked for over 40 years inside global media hubs including Malibu, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong and Gstaad. Early encounter with Julian Assange during the first Hologram USA operations proved a formative turning point — exposing the realities of lawfare, information suppression, and concentrated media power. Principal complainant and driving force behind what court filings describe as the largest consolidated media–legal accountability action on record, now before the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. Relocated to Antigua & Barbuda and entered sustained legal, civic, and informational confrontation over media power, safeguarding, and accountability at Commonwealth scale.