2019 election news update
Here are some key updates on the 2019 election news:
United States
- 2020 Presidential Election: The Democratic Party has begun its primary process to select a candidate to run against incumbent President Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election. Several high-profile candidates have announced their bids, including Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Kamala Harris.
- Midterm Elections: The 2018 midterm elections saw a significant shift in power, with the Democratic Party gaining control of the House of Representatives and the Republican Party maintaining control of the Senate.
Europe
- European Parliament Elections: The 2019 European Parliament elections took place in May, with voters across the European Union electing new members to the European Parliament. The results saw a surge in support for populist and nationalist parties, with the European People's Party (EPP) losing its majority.
- UK General Election: The 2019 UK general election took place in December, with the Conservative Party, led by Boris Johnson, winning a majority of seats in the House of Commons. The election was called after the UK's Parliament failed to agree on a Brexit deal.
Asia
- Indian General Election: The 2019 Indian general election took place in April and May, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led by Narendra Modi winning a second term in office.
- Japanese General Election: The 2019 Japanese general election took place in October, with the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) led by Shinzo Abe winning a majority of seats in the House of Representatives.
Africa
- Nigerian Presidential Election: The 2019 Nigerian presidential election took place in February, with Muhammadu Buhari winning re-election as President of Nigeria.
- South African General Election: The 2019 South African general election took place in May, with the African National Congress (ANC) winning a majority of seats in the National Assembly.
Latin America
- Mexican Presidential Election: The 2019 Mexican presidential election took place in July, with Andrés Manuel López Obrador winning the presidency and becoming the first left-wing president in Mexico's history.
- Brazilian General Election: The 2019 Brazilian general election took place in October, with Jair Bolsonaro winning the presidency and becoming the first far-right president in Brazil's history.
These are just a few of the key updates on the 2019 election news. If you're looking for more information on a specific election or country, feel free to ask!