[@OppositionJ]

That's a interesting point to start at. Media Res is always well and fine and I guess there is a lot of potential in this scenario (Voter fraud, gang attack, black-mailing, hijacking etc). I think a live debate in the background between the candidates would have been fine and dandy but hey, you do you. 

I guess in this case, Mack would play more of a passive role to Emma and Cass, only serving as a driver (potential get-away scene) and to help them move around quickly. Of course, he's going to playing ball for the Reclaimers who care currently holding his entire body hostage. I'll try to think of what stake the Reclaimers will have in this election and what possible incentive they would have to want Campbell to win. Anyhoo, I think it would make sense for Mack to hang back and wait for Emma and Cass to finish investigating since they're a hell of a lot more experienced than he is.