Louisiana Postpones Democratic Primary Over Coronavirus Fears

Louisiana Postpones Democratic Primary Over Coronavirus Fears
A roll of voter stickers at Santa Ana Downtown Plaza voting center in Santa Ana, Calif., on March 3, 2020. Chris Karr/The Epoch Times
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Louisiana confirmed it is postponing its Democratic primary next month over the outbreak of the Wuhan coronavirus, which causes the disease COVID-19, becoming the first state to take such a step.

The state scheduled its nominating contests to June 20 after scuppering its planned primary date of April 4, said Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin on Friday. Municipal elections will be delayed until July 25.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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