Independent presidential candidate Cornel West has successfully secured a place on Michigan's ballot for the upcoming election, as ruled by Judge James Robert Redford, despite initial disqualification issues. This decision followed challenges from Democratic Party representatives and allegations of forged signatures, but West's campaign was certified by the Michigan Board of State Canvassers. Legal battles persist, with appeals pending against the certification and a recent loss in Pennsylvania where a judge upheld his disqualification. West's inclusion on the ballot could impact voter support dynamics in key battleground states.