Election news 2019
Here are some key election news stories from 2019:
United States
- 2020 Presidential Election: The Democratic primary season kicked off in 2019, with several candidates announcing their bids for the presidency. Notable candidates included Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Kamala Harris, and Pete Buttigieg.
- 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.
- Special Elections: Several special elections were held throughout the year, including a special election in North Carolina's 9th Congressional District, which was won by Democrat Dan McCready.
Europe
- European Parliament Elections: The European Parliament elections were held in May 2019, with voters across the EU casting ballots to elect representatives to the European Parliament. The elections saw a surge in support for populist and nationalist parties.
- UK General Election: The UK held a general election in December 2019, which resulted in a majority for the Conservative Party and Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Asia
- Indian General Election: The Indian general election was held in April-May 2019, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) winning a majority of seats and Narendra Modi returning as Prime Minister.
- Japanese General Election: The Japanese general election was held in October 2019, with the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) winning a majority of seats and Shinzo Abe remaining as Prime Minister.
Africa
- Nigerian Presidential Election: The Nigerian presidential election was held in February 2019, with Muhammadu Buhari winning re-election as President.
- South African General Election: The South African general election was held in May 2019, with the African National Congress (ANC) winning a majority of seats and Cyril Ramaphosa remaining as President.
Latin America
- Mexican Presidential Election: The Mexican presidential election was held in July 2019, with Andrés Manuel López Obrador winning re-election as President.
- Brazilian General Election: The Brazilian general election was held in October 2019, with Jair Bolsonaro winning re-election as President.
Other notable elections
- Hong Kong District Council Elections: The Hong Kong district council elections were held in November 2019, with pro-democracy candidates winning a majority of seats in a significant rebuke to the government.
- Sri Lankan Presidential Election: The Sri Lankan presidential election was held in November 2019, with Gotabaya Rajapaksa winning the election and becoming the country's new President.
These are just a few of the many election news stories from 2019. If you're looking for more information on a specific election or country, feel free to ask!