The Washington Post has a long-standing tradition of endorsing Democratic candidates in presidential elections, but the Jeff Bezos-owned paper isn’t doing so this year.

Since backing Jimmy Carter in 1976, the paper has consistently supported the Democratic nominee, including Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and Joe Biden in recent years. However, for the first time since the 1980s, the Post has chosen to break with this pattern.

But the paper has chosen to sit out endorsing anyone this year in what is seen as a much bigger blow to Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris.

“The Washington Post will not be making an endorsement of a presidential candidate in this election. Nor in any future presidential election,” wrote William Lewis, the publisher and chief executive officer of The Washington Post. “We are returning to our roots of not endorsing presidential candidates.” The post has never endorsed a Republican candidate for president.

The paper’s publisher made the announcement on Friday. The decision to abstain from endorsing a candidate surprised many, as the paper is known for its support of liberal policies and candidates. This year’s choice has left Democrats, particularly Kamala Harris, facing uncharted waters.

“Our job at The Washington Post is to provide through the newsroom nonpartisan news for all Americans, and thought-provoking, reported views from our opinion team to help our readers make up their own minds. Most of all, our job as the newspaper of the capital city of the most important country in the world is to be independent. And that is what we are and will be,” Lewis added.

The Post is the latest big news outlet to shun Harris. Earlier in the week, the Los Angeles Times also noted it would not be endorsing anyone for president this year, despite being a publication from Harris’ home state of California.

“It’s no exaggeration to say this may be the most consequential election in a generation. And we’re not just talking about the presidential race. From the top of the ticket to local ballot measures, California voters this year are grappling with major decisions that will shape their lives and communities for years to come,” the newspaper’s editorial board wrote.

“To help voters decide, the Times editorial board offers recommendations based on interviewing candidates, campaign committees and policy experts, examining facts and claims and doing research to inform our endorsements.” Endorsements ranged from Propositions, Council Members to Senators. However, no presidential endorsement was included.