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Louisiana Postpones Presidential Primary Over Coronavirus Fears

Louisiana is pushing back its presidential primary, from April 4 to June 20. It's the first state to postpone elections over coronavirus risks.
Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden are adapting to the spread of the coronavirus by changing campaign schedules. Louisiana is delaying its primary by more than two months over coronavirus fears.

Louisiana will delay its presidential primary election by more than two months over coronavirus fears, becoming the first state to do so.

The state had at least test results for people with

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