What were the elections in 2013 in the US?
The 2013 United States elections were held on Tuesday, November 5, 2013. This off-year election featured several special elections to the United States Congress; two gubernatorial races; state legislative elections in a few states; and numerous citizen initiatives, mayoral races, and a variety of other local offices on the ballot.
When was the last election in Australia in 2013?
On 30 January 2013, at a speech at the National Press Club, Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced the election would be held on Saturday 14 September 2013, although the Governor-General was not formally advised and no writ of election was issued. Kevin Rudd succeeded Julia Gillard as Prime Minister on 27 June 2013.
How many seats did the BLP win in the 2013 election?
The results were in stark contrast to the opinion polls that had predicted that the BLP, led by 63-year-old former Prime Minister Owen Arthur, would have won as many as 20 seats, while the DLP would have gained 13 seats at most. On 22 February 2013, Governor-General, Sir Elliott Belgrave, swore Stuart into the office. Voter turnout was 62.02%.
Who won the 2013 Australian election-Abbott or Rudd?
The Herald Sun. Retrieved 10 November 2017. ^ “Australia election: Tony Abbott defeats Kevin Rudd”. BBC News. 7 September 2013. Retrieved 8 September 2013. ^ McGuirk, Rod (8 September 2013).
Who won the 2013 Australian federal election?
^ Griffith, Emma (26 June 2013). “Kevin Rudd defeats Julia Gillard 57-45 in Labor leadership ballot, paving way for a return to PM”. ABC News. Australia.
What was the result of the 2010 Australian federal election?
At the 2010 federal election, Labor and the Liberal/National Coalition each won 72 seats in the 150-seat House of Representatives, four short of the requirement for majority government, resulting in the first hung parliament since the 1940 federal election.
Did Tony Abbott defeat Kevin Rudd in the 2013 election?
^ “Australia election: Tony Abbott defeats Kevin Rudd”. BBC News. 7 September 2013. Retrieved 8 September 2013. ^ McGuirk, Rod (8 September 2013). “First aboriginal woman wins Australian parliament seat; campaign brought racism”.