Via VOA:
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Democratic Party on Thursday postponed its presidential nominating convention by a month until August, citing the coronavirus health crisis which has upended life in the country.
The delay is the latest sign the coronavirus pandemic is having a profound impact on the presidential race and will continue to do so for months to come.
Democrats will use the convention in Milwaukee to formally pick their nominee to challenge Republican President Donald Trump in the November election. It had previously been scheduled for July.