A number of major elections are due to take place in Q4 , with the potential to change the course of global politics . Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to try for a second term on 21 October , with climate change becoming a priority . Meanwhile , parliamentary elections are also due in Portugal , Poland and Switzerland this month , with the potential for a general election to also occur in the UK . Additionally , Africa will see presidential elections in Botswana , Algeria and Mozambique , while Uruguay and Sri Lanka will decide their next presidents on 27 October and 16 November , respectively .
A number of major elections are due to take place in Q4 2019 with the potential to alter the course of global politics. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to try for a second term on 21 October, with climate change becoming a focus. Meanwhile, parliamentary elections are also due in Portugal, Poland and Switzerland this month, with the potential for a general election to also occur in the UK. Additionally, Africa will see presidential contests in Botswana, Algeria and Mozambique, while Uruguay and Sri Lanka will decide their next presidents on 27 October and 16 November, respectively.