Cornel West to appear on Virginia presidential ballot

Dr. Cornel West, the independent candidate running in the 2024 presidential election, qualified for the ballot in Virginia's general election, according to a letter sent to West's campaign by the Virginia Department of Elections. 

"After review, the Department of Elections has reconsidered its decision not to qualify Drs. West and Abdullah and their names will appear on the ballot," the letter reads of West and his running mate, Dr. Melina Abdullah. 

The letter was exclusively obtained by CBS News.