Georgia is second US state to postpone primary election
People in masks walking in New York on Thursday. The US states of Georgia and Louisiana have delayed their presidential primary contests in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak. – EPA pic, March 15, 2020.
GEORGIA has become the second US state to delay its presidential primary election over Covid-19 fears, reported local media yesterday. The southern state was scheduled to hold its vote on March 24, but has pushed it back to May 19, said The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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