Rhode Island pushes back primary due to coronavirus spread

Published March 23, 2020 8:00pm ET



Rhode Island’s presidential primary has been pushed back as the coronavirus outbreak forces the public to stay at home.

Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo reached the decision to delay the contest from April 28 to June 2 based on recommendations by the state’s Board of Elections, she said.

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