2019 election news updates
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 Democrats gaining control of the House of Representatives and Republicans 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, as well as a decline in support for traditional center-left and center-right parties.
- 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. The election was marked by a high turnout and a significant increase in the number of women elected to the Lok Sabha.
- Thai General Election: The 2019 Thai general election took place in March, with the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) winning the most seats in the House of Representatives. The election was marked by controversy and allegations of electoral fraud.
Africa
- Nigerian Presidential Election: The 2019 Nigerian presidential election took place in February, with Muhammadu Buhari winning re-election as president. The election was marked by controversy and allegations of electoral fraud.
- South African General Election: The 2019 South African general election took place in May, with the African National Congress (ANC) winning the most seats in the National Assembly. The election was marked by a low turnout and allegations of electoral fraud.
Latin America
- Mexican Presidential Election: The 2019 Mexican presidential election took place in July, with Andrés Manuel López Obrador winning the presidency. The election was marked by a high turnout and a significant increase in the number of voters who cast their ballots for the first time.
- Brazilian General Election: The 2019 Brazilian general election took place in October, with Jair Bolsonaro winning the presidency. The election was marked by controversy and allegations of electoral fraud.
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!