Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
Joe BidenCongratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
 

RandySF

(58,770 posts)
Thu Apr 2, 2020, 06:17 PM Apr 2020

Puerto Rico delays its primary a second time

Puerto Rico delayed its Democratic primary election for the second time in as many months, leaving the new date undetermined as the coronavirus pandemic develops.

The Caribbean territory had originally scheduled its Democratic primary for March 29, but postponed it a first time until April 26, before delaying indefinitely Thursday.

Puerto Rico Democratic Party Chairman Charles Rodríguez said the first postponement, decreed by legislation, enabled party leadership to extend the delay if the crisis maintained.

"The most important thing right now is to save lives and contain the spread of COVID-19. But we will take all necessary actions to guarantee the right to vote in an event of great importance for the Nation and Puerto Rico," said Rodríguez in a statement.

The national Democratic Party announced Thursday it would delay its convention, originally scheduled for July, until Aug. 17, days before the scheduled GOP convention.



https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/490890-puerto-rico-delays-its-primary-a-second-time

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
Latest Discussions»Retired Forums»Democratic Primaries»Puerto Rico delays its pr...