Nearly 12% of NY Democratic Primary Votes Cast Blank in Protest

A significant portion of New York's Democratic primary electorate submitted blank ballots to protest President Biden's policies, particularly his stance on Israel.

• Pro-Palestinian activists in New York launched a 'Leave It Blank' campaign, urging voters to submit blank ballots in protest of President Biden's support for Israel.
• Around 39,000 blank ballots were cast in the New York Democratic primary, accounting for nearly 12% of the total vote.
• The campaign aimed to surpass Biden's margin of victory in the 2020 election, achieving its goal in Wisconsin.
• High proportions of blank or void votes were notably recorded in Brooklyn, with nearly 25% of ballots.
• The 'Leave It Blank' campaign was supported by various pro-Palestinian groups, including Jewish Voice for Peace and the Democratic Socialists of America.

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