Louisiana postpones presidential primary over coronavirus fears
Al JazeeraLouisiana on Friday became the first state in the United States to postpone a scheduled presidential primary election because of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. “We’re one of the few states that is supposed to have an election in early April, which we think could potentially be the height of some of this in Louisiana,” spokeswoman Christina Stephens said. “Americans have participated in elections during challenging times in the past, and based on the best information that we have from public health officials, we are confident that voters in our states can safely and securely cast their ballots in this election, and that otherwise healthy poll workers can and should carry out their patriotic duties on Tuesday,” the statement said. The pandemic already has irrevocably altered the face of the 2020 presidential campaign, with rallies and in-person events – so-called “retail” politicking – cancelled by both Democratic candidates and President Donald Trump. In a memo to staff, campaign officials said the Biden campaign may continue to hold smaller events unless current guidance from public officials changes, but fundraisers would become “virtual” indefinitely.
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