2019 election news
Here are some key news stories and results from the 2019 elections:
United States
- Midterm Elections: The 2018 midterm elections took place on November 6, 2018, with Democrats gaining control of the House of Representatives and Republicans maintaining control of the Senate.
- 2020 Presidential Election: The Democratic Party held a series of primary elections and caucuses to select their nominee for the 2020 presidential election. The winner was Joe Biden, who defeated incumbent President Donald Trump in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Europe
- European Parliament Elections: The 2019 European Parliament election took place on May 23-26, 2019, with voters electing members to the European Parliament. The results saw a surge in support for populist and nationalist parties, as well as a decline in support for traditional center-left and center-right parties.
- United Kingdom: The 2019 United Kingdom general election took place on December 12, 2019, with the Conservative Party, led by Boris Johnson, winning a majority of seats in the House of Commons.
Asia
- India: The 2019 Indian general election took place on April 11-May 19, 2019, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Narendra Modi, winning a majority of seats in the Lok Sabha (House of the People).
- Japan: The 2019 Japanese general election took place on July 21, 2019, with the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Shinzo Abe, winning a majority of seats in the House of Representatives.
Africa
- South Africa: The 2019 South African general election took place on May 8, 2019, with the African National Congress (ANC) winning a majority of seats in the National Assembly.
- Nigeria: The 2019 Nigerian general election took place on February 16, 2019, with Muhammadu Buhari winning re-election as President.
Latin America
- Mexico: The 2019 Mexican general election took place on June 1, 2019, with Andrés Manuel López Obrador winning the presidency and his party, the National Regeneration Movement (MORENA), winning a majority of seats in the Chamber of Deputies.
- Brazil: The 2019 Brazilian general election took place on October 28, 2018, with Jair Bolsonaro winning the presidency and his party, the Liberal Party, winning a majority of seats in the Chamber of Deputies.
These are just a few examples of the many elections that took place in 2019. If you're looking for more information on a specific election, feel free to ask!