2020 ELECTIONS
Ohio Governor Recommends Postponement of Tuesday’s Presidential Primary
Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has recommended the postponement of the Democratic, Republican, and Libertarian primaries which are to be held Tuesday in response to the coronavirus pandemic. No primaries for Tuesday have yet been canceled.
Other states that currently are scheduled for primaries include Arizona, Florida, and Illinois.
BREAKING: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, citing CDC guidelines, is recommending the cancelation of in-person voting for tomorrow’s primary. Voting would be extended until June 2, allowing for absentee voting.
Question is whether Florida, Illinois, and Arizona will follow suit.
— Matt Viser (@mviser) March 16, 2020
PBS Newshour’s Judy Woodruff first reported the news. Politico also reported the recommendation.
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