In the 2024 presidential primary, significant numbers of voters in Brooklyn and Queens cast blank ballots in protest against former President Joe Biden's support for the Gaza war. The 'Leave It Blank' campaign, which originated from the broader 'Uncommitted' movement, saw voter turnout ranging from 42% to 70% in certain neighborhoods. Overall voter participation in the primary was low, with only 228,000 out of 3.4 million eligible voters participating. The Campaign Finance Board has recommended measures to improve turnout, including reducing the frequency of elections.
The blank-ballot protest against Biden supporters in Brooklyn and Queens reflected dissatisfaction with U.S. foreign policy, especially regarding the Gaza conflict.
The 'Leave It Blank' campaign emerged as a definitive protest promoting a ceasefire in Gaza, driven largely by Democratic primary voters' dissatisfaction.
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