Wisconsin Democratic governor, defying GOP lawmakers, delays primary until June 9

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Wisconsin Democratic governor, defying GOP lawmakers, delays primary until June 9
by Joseph Simonson   | April 06, 2020 02:02 PM

Wisconsin likely won't be holding it's primary on Tuesday after all, following an executive order from the state's governor.

Tom Evers, a Democrat elected in 2018, issued the directive Monday afternoon pushing back the voting date from Tuesday until two months later. The move comes amid concerns from public health professionals that holding an election amid the coronavirus outbreak could endanger lives and lead to low turnout.

The decision is a startling reversal, as both Republicans and Democrats in the state were in a deadlock over what to do. Earlier this month, a federal judge ruled the Wisconsin primary could proceed as scheduled. Evers then called a special session of the Republican-majority legislature over the weekend, seeking to force lawmakers to enact a delay. But GOP lawmakers adjourned without taking action, effectively leaving Tuesday as the primary date.

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