In the Democratic Presidential primaries held on April 2, 2024, a significant movement emerged in New York and Wisconsin, where voters were encouraged to cast blank ballots or vote 'uninstructed' as a form of protest against President Joe Biden's policies, particularly his stance on the conflict in Gaza. Various groups, including the Working Families Party, Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) chapters in New York, Connecticut (#VoteUncommittedCT), and Rhode Island, and notable individuals like Mark Ruffalo, advocated for this approach to express dissatisfaction with the administration's support for Israel in the Gaza conflict. The campaign, dubbed 'Leave it Blank NY' (#LeaveItBlankNY) in New York, aimed to send a clear message to the Biden Administration for a lasting ceasefire and an end to what they term as genocide and apartheid. In Wisconsin, young progressives led the call to vote 'uninstructed' to register their opposition. The efforts were part of a broader push to leverage the April 2 Presidential Primary Election as a platform to voice concerns over U.S. foreign policy and its domestic implications.
“Leave it Blank is giving voters an option to voice their dissatisfaction with their tax dollars being spent on genocide and war instead of healthcare, housing, climate, or any of the millions other things that the American people are crying out for.” — @phara4assembly https://t.co/oJ820udejh
"Leave it Blank NY", a campaign in New York, urges voters to submit blank ballots in the Democratic Presidential primary race to pressure Biden to demand a ceasefire in Gaza. https://t.co/lx70uh0BML
New Yorkers: Vote Blank today! https://t.co/VTHaq8fwtH
Primary Voters Urged to Protest Biden Support for War on Gaza at the Ballot Box https://t.co/UrRP0LWhIV
Today is election day, Wisconsin! Go to https://t.co/GEakxCd7pc to check your registration and find your nearest polling place.
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Checking the timeline, who submitted a blank ballot today or last week? #LeaveItBlankNY
As a former elected official (Albany Common Councilmember 2006-2013) I'll be voting blank in today's primary. If you are a registered Democrat in #NYS & oppose the U. S funding of #GenocideInPalestine #LeaveItBlank #CeasefireNOW @leaveitblankny @EdgeofSports @CapDistrictDSA https://t.co/4BOGPg4hm8
Today is the day to vote uninstructed in Wisconsin! https://t.co/4Fm1kjunWk
Left-leaning New Yorkers plan a primary protest vote against Biden’s war policies https://t.co/doXMcKd5vh
NEW YORKERS! 🗳️ If you didn't vote early, today is the day to #LeaveItBlankNY to stand in solidarity with Gaza and message to Biden and Democratic Party, that New Yorkers demand a lasting ceasefire and an end to aiding genocide and apartheid. #ElectionDay https://t.co/CpuImu3jz3
Young progressives in Wisconsin are leading a movement to vote “uninstructed,” the term on the state's ballot to vote for no candidate or “uncommitted,” to register their opposition to the administration’s response to the situation in Gaza. https://t.co/oqKxsAtXuO
NEW YORK: Our version of uncommitted is #LeaveItBlank! Join me and submit a blank ballot in the April 2nd Presidential primary to tell Biden: New Yorkers want a lasting #CeasefireNow! Learn more at https://t.co/EM7OOgAfXj https://t.co/uvSFSDEcPr
Left-leaning leaders of the Working Families Party are urging Democrats to vote “blank” in New York’s Tuesday primary in protest of President Biden’s pro-Israel policy in Gaza. Via @ccampy https://t.co/rG5f6RvBmf
Wisconsin spring election live updates today: Presidential primary, referendums, polling places, ballot, registration info and more https://t.co/NrwjEHGYAe
Today, vote Uncommitted in the Democratic primary! Demand that Biden stop funding the genocide in Gaza, and reject the false choices given to us by Democrats and Republicans! (1/4) https://t.co/58sK3HQuZM
Today's the big day! Join us in casting a blank ballot before 9PM & send a clear message to the Biden Admin: working people demand an end to genocide! Find your polling place at https://t.co/M3EYxC3uNt and tag us in your post-vote selfies; we'll be resharing them all day. 🇵🇸🌹✊ https://t.co/vOHDs99z39 https://t.co/R1qubmPSij
The polls are OPEN for the Connecticut Democratic Presidential Primary! Join us and #VoteUncommittedCT to send a message to Joe Biden: we will NOT be complicit in Israel's genocide ✊️🌹🇵🇸 https://t.co/0clLrVZ9s9
Vote ‘blank’ — not Biden — Working Families Party tells Dems ahead of New York primary https://t.co/N9irwRjFF7 https://t.co/QPb31qGwfs
New Yorkers have a right to express their values at the ballot box. Some voters may wish to cast a blank ballot in the April 2 Presidential Primary Election; they have a right to do so. FYI: These ballots will appear in certified results as "unrecorded," likely in a few weeks. https://t.co/osVv9kUZDE
Biden critics push for blank ballots in New York’s Democratic primary to protest the Gaza war With no “undecided” or “uncommitted” option under NY election rules, progressives and pro-Palestinian supporters plan to cast blank ballots. https://t.co/iDTrCRtike
WISCONSIN: Vote to SECURE OUR ELECTIONS! Vote YES on Questions 1 & 2 on Tuesday, April 2! https://t.co/Zok7Z4IzHl