What Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s exit means for Colorado

Driving the news: The independent presidential candidate and former Democrat announced last Friday that he's suspending his campaign and backing former President Trump.

Yes, but: Kennedy has already qualified for the Colorado ballot, and the Secretary of State's office tells us his campaign has yet to file the necessary paperwork to withdraw.

• He has until Sept. 6 to do so, according to Jack Todd, a spokesperson for the Secretary of State's office.
• Kennedy's campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The intrigue: Kennedy will still headline the Independent National Convention next month in Denver, the organization tells us.

What they're saying: "Now, with him stepping out of the limelight, we will focus on the broader conversation about the mission of the Independent movement at large," convention spokesperson Sue Zoldak told Axios Denver in a statement.

What we're watching: Zoldak hinted at "major announcements" coming from the convention, including how independents plan to "energize, grow and support the political movement going forward."

Go deeper: Where it all went wrong for RFK Jr.