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Kanye Omari West (born June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur and fashion designer. West is among the most critically acclaimed musicians of the 21st century, with his music having spanned a broad range of styles, incorporating an eclectic range of influences including hip hop, soul, baroque pop, electro, indie rock, synth-pop, industrial, and gospel. Outside of his music career, West's success in the fashion industry has led to him being recognized as one of the most influential pop culture figures of his generation.
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The Illinois Board of Elections is reportedly challenging the validity of Kanye West’s presidential bid
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thefader.comKanye West's presidential campaign is facing new challenges in his home state. According to a report from TMZ, the Illinois Board of Elections will examine the validity of West's petition papers after three separate objections were filed.
One of the objectors tells the site that he has reason to believe that less than 1,000 of the 3,200 signatures filed are authentic.
As the Chicago Sun-Times reports, West filed his petition to appear on the state's ballot just minutes before the deadline earlier this month.
Normally, 25,000 valid signatures are required for a major party candidate to appear on Illinois's presidential ballot. However, since West is running as an independent, he only needs 10% of that number — just 2,500 signatures.
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