COVID-19 Also 'Shakes' US Presidential Election Schedule... Democratic Party Convention Finally Postponed to August

Democratic Party Convention Scheduled for July 13-16 Postponed to Week of August 17

Both Democratic and Republican Parties Consider 'Virtual Conventions'

Primary Schedule Adjusted, 11 States Hold Primaries on June 2

Emerges as Another 'Super Tuesday'

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jaehee] The Democratic National Convention to select the candidate to challenge U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to be held in mid-August, postponed by about a month due to the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). As more states delay their primary schedules, even the 'finale' of the presidential race, the convention, is being postponed.

According to the Washington Post (WP) on the 2nd (local time), the Democratic National Committee announced that the convention, originally scheduled to be held over four days from July 13 to 16 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, will be postponed to the week of August 17.

Convention chair Joe Solmonese stated in a press release, "Given the current uncertainties, we judged it best to allow time to hold a safe and successful convention."

According to congressional media outlet The Hill and others, the Democratic convention is likely to be held over four days starting August 17.

WP reported that since the opposition party's convention traditionally takes place before the ruling party's, the newly adjusted Democratic convention schedule is also intended to maintain this tradition.

Earlier, President Trump stated that there would be no changes to the Republican convention schedule, which is set for August 24 to 27.

WP also reported that the possibility of both the Democratic and Republican parties holding 'virtual conventions' has increased.

As more states adjust their primary schedules, June 2, the first Tuesday of June, has become another 'Super Tuesday' following March 3. Originally, primaries were scheduled in four states?Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota?but the number has increased to 11, including Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Washington D.C.

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