The cancellation of New York’s June 23 presidential primary will likely lead to lower turnout in elections still taking place on that date, experts say, and progressive insurgents fear it will hurt their campaigns. A slate of candidates backed by the Democratic Socialists of America is challenging incumbents in Brooklyn and Queens. Many of them are seeking office for the first time and were excited to run on the same ballot as Bernie Sanders. The Vermont senator suspended his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination...

Source: Wall Street Journal May 03, 2020 22:52 UTC