The coronavirus has become huge variable that will hang over the presidential election
Voters dropping off ballots in Washington. Photo: Jason Redmond/AFP via Getty Images As the United States drifts toward what appears likely to become a shift between efforts to contain COVID-19 and a new policy of voluntary or even mandatory social distancing, the state with the most extensive outbreak of the coronavirus, Washington, is holding a presidential primary election tomorrow.
But even this highly individualized process isn’t immune from fears and disruptions associated with the coronavirus crisis: All in all, Washington has taken about all the reasonable steps available to remain a functioning democracy in this crisis. Since ballots postmarked by primary day will be accepted, it could be a while before turnout can be measured. COVID-19 has definitely curtailed traditional campaign events and canvassing:
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