JUST IN: A Franklin County, Ohio judge has denied the state's request to postpone until June 2 its primary voting originally slated for Tuesday.
Avoid gatherings in groups of more than 10 people: TrumpA Franklin County, Ohio judge has denied the state's request to postpone until June 2 its primary voting originally slated for Tuesday.and a two-person race to become the Democratic nominee, Gov. Mike DeWine of Ohio had recommended that in-person voting for the state's presidential preference primary be pushed back.
"It is therefore, my recommendation, after talking with the Secretary of State, talking with the Attorney General, talking with the Lieutenant Governor, that voting be extended until June, 2, that no in person voting occur [tomorrow], but rather than in person voting occur on June 2," he said. The governor and secretary of state were to submit the recommendation to Attorney General Dave Yost for review, just hours before the polls were set to open Tuesday morning.
DeWine said making this decision the day before the primary is disruptive, but is"the best of bad alternatives," and protects Ohioans constitutional rights.Illinois, Florida and Arizona are still slated to hold their in-person voting on Tuesday amidst growing concerns about group sizes and the possibility of spreading coronavirus.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Coronavirus In Ohio: DeWine Closes Restaurants And Bars In OhioGov. Mike DeWine has closed all the state's bars and dine-in restaurants until further notice, starting at 9 p.m. Sunday. Restaurants will still be allowed
Read more »
Ohio Governor Recommends Postponement of PrimaryOhio Gov. Mike DeWine recommended his state postpone its primary election until June 2 because of the coronavirus pandemic, a day before voters were set to go to the polls Tuesday
Read more »
Ohio Governor Wants Postponement Of Tuesday’s Presidential PrimaryThe coronavirus now may disrupt Tuesday’s presidential contests, which many have looked as a defining moment in the race between Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said that …
Read more »
Court grants Ohio governor's request to delay Tuesday's primary until June due to coronavirusA court in Ohio has granted Republican Gov. Mike DeWine's request to move the state's primary election, slated to take place on Tuesday, to June over fears around the novel coronavirus
Read more »
Ohio And Kentucky Move To Postpone Primaries Amid Coronavirus OutbreakUPDATE: Ohio and Kentucky have announced their intentions to delay their presidential primaries because of the coronavirus crisis. 'People should not have to choose between their rights and their health,' said Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine.
Read more »