Democrats voting in Colorado’s primary will have an interesting option on the ballot.
Of course, President Joe Biden’s name will be listed, and probably some names most people won’t recognise, but the eighth and last option is: Non-committed delegate.
In December, Colorado’s Democratic Party placed “non-committed” on the ballot to try and encourage young voters to get to the polls, even if they weren’t fans of the president.
Because Colorado awards delegates proportionally, rather than winner take all, if enough voters in the state choose the “non-committed” option, then the party would have to send an uncommitted delegate to the party nominating convention in August.
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Deep Badhesa is a Democrat activist in Denver who says there are too many reasons to not vote for Biden including his handling of the Israel Gaza war. He’s proud of his non-commit vote.
“It’s important for the Democratic party to realise that he [Biden] does not have a monopoly or control over the base,” he tells the BBC. “The Democratic party is large and diverse, it’s full of young voters, voters of colour and new coalitions that are flexing their political muscle for the first time.”
Although President Biden is almost certain to come out with a victory in Colorado, if there are a large number of non-committed votes, it will be seen as an uncomfortable spot for an incumbent.
