"Uninstructed Voters Send Strong Message in Democratic Primaries"
In the New York Democratic presidential primary, about 15% of voters did not choose any of the three candidates on the ballot, with the "Leave it Blank" campaign receiving about 12% of the vote. The campaign, organized by pro-Palestine activists, aimed to protest Biden's support of Israeli military aid and call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Despite the campaign's limited budget and short timeframe, it garnered nearly 40,000 blank votes, drawing support from various organizations. The number of blank votes this year represents a significant increase compared to previous primaries, prompting the campaign to reassess its strategy and consider endorsing local pro-Palestine candidates in the future.