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Revision as of 00:49, 13 February 2016
The New Cyrannian Republic Presidential Election, 07 NE was officially the second presidential election of the restored Republic, though most commentators considered it to be the first due to the incumbant President Apaltar running unopposed during the election of 05 NE. Though many expected Apaltar to run again, or his Proconsul to run in his stead, both Apaltar and Apollo declined to run. In the later months of 06 NE, several candidates put their names forward to the New Republic Senate to seek a nomination, though by Martex 07 NE, three major frontrunners came to the fore: Senator Valkistair of Caelis'caeri, Senator Raesa of Adelentia and Senator Asharia Iessari of Ithirebor.
The election garnered Gigaquadrantic attention due to the ongoing quagmire of the Cyrannian Cold War.
History
Raesa, Valkistair and Asharia during the first of five Presidential Debates.
Despite the ongoing turmoil of the Cyrannian Cold War, news about the race for President of the Republic dominated the media of the Republic for much of 07 NE, particularly upon President Apaltar's announcment early in the year that he would not run for the office, claiming that in these dark days for the galaxy, "we need new ideas and new leadership, now more than ever". Attention soon turned to Apaltar's Proconsul, the former President of the United Republic of Cyrannus, Apollo. Though immensely popular and frequently mentioned by political commentators seeking to root out potential candidates, the Proconsul announced that he would step down from the position at the end of Apaltar's term and instead seek a seat in the Senate representing his homeworld of Capricaerón.
Thus, the political playing field was thrown open to dozens of Senators, governors and planetary leaders seeking the highest office in the Republic. Quickly, several frontrunners began to emerge, amongst them Valkistair of Caelis'caeri, Raesa of Adelentia, Asharia Iessari of Ithirebor and Amirtae Buroa of Achiliquin. Additionally, candidates from Angrenos, Londlithui, Ennoriath, Nevrasón and Mornuidhol put themselves forward but were generally overshadowed by the frontrunners. The resulting campaign focused largely on the geopolitical--and existential--threat posed by the Galactic Empire of Cyrannus, with Valkistair quickly gaining popularity for his uncompromising refusal to deal with them. This viewpoint was considered to border on warmongering by Senators Raesa and Buroa, both of whom believed that the Republic should do its utmost to preserve galactic concordance.
Three months into the race, Senator Iessari ended her campaign and endorsed Senator Raesa following a continued slump in the polls. Two weeks later, Senator Buroa followed suit in supporting Raesa for the Presidency. Polls showed that Raesa and Valkistair were neck and neck, with neither candidate showing an immediate advantage over the other.
Nominations
Candidates
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Senator of Caelis'caeri (03 NE–present) |
Foreign Policy
Domestic Policy
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Senator of Adelentia (05 NE–present) |
Foreign Policy
Domestic Policy
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Former Candidates
Endorsed Senator Raesa
Endorsed Senator Raesa
