Who were all the candidates for President in 2016?
2016 United States presidential election
Nominee | Donald Trump | Hillary Clinton |
Party | Republican | Democratic |
Home state | New York | New York |
Running mate | Mike Pence | Tim Kaine |
Electoral vote | 304 | 227 |
Was there a 2015 election?
The 2015 United States elections were held (for the most part) on Tuesday, November 3. The off-year election included a special election for Speaker of the House. None of the three congressional seats that were up for special elections changed party hands.
Who ran for President and vice president in 2016?
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, the 2016 Democratic nominee for President of the United States, chose Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia as her running mate. The formal nomination took place at the 2016 Democratic National Convention.
Who ran for prime minister in 2015?
The 2015 Canadian federal election (formally the 42nd Canadian general election) was held on October 19, 2015, saw the Liberal Party, led by Justin Trudeau, win 184 seats, allowing it to form a majority government with Trudeau becoming the next prime minister.
Who is the current Prime Minister of Australia?
The incumbent Liberal / National coalition government, currently led by Prime Minister Scott Morrison, will be seeking a fourth three-year term. The Labor opposition is currently led by Anthony Albanese.
What are the two political parties in Australia?
Australia has a de facto two-party system, with the Australian Labor Party and the Coalition of the Liberal Party of Australia, National Party of Australia, the Liberal National Party and Country Liberal Party dominating Parliamentary elections.
How is the Parliament of Western Australia elected?
The Parliament of Queensland is unicameral, consisting of the Legislative Assembly of 93 members elected for a 4 year term from single member electorates elected using fully preferential voting . The Parliament of Western Australia consists of the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council.
How does the Electoral Commission work in Australia?
The Australian Electoral Commission is required, one year after the first sitting day for a new House of Representatives, to determine the number of members to which each State and Territory is entitled. If the number in any state changes, a redistribution will be required in those states.