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DEMOCRACY: Politics in Samgola [Political Party | Single Nation RP]

DEMOCRACY: Election of 1993

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The Election Results, Continued

Karimbe, the final state surrounding the Capitol finished it's polling with the masses of socialists pulling solemnly for Samgola Dawn. The split 3-5-3-1 broadened the Samgola Dawn lead.

Election Results for Karimbe, 1993

The Province of Ziwa, a bastion of mostly rural and Muslims who have since fallen under the reign of the National Militias, votes largely in favor of the Samgola Dawn under the pretense of Zan Mahol's boastful promises of removing the militia threat and decreasing unemployment. Two new parties, the Labour Front and the Ultranationalist Party sign up legally for participation in the Presidential Election but gain nowhere near enough votes. The Society for the Advancement of Secularism (SAS) hold a campaign to vote for these 'fringe parties,' but their efforts are barely felt at the polls.

Election Results for Ziwa, 1993

The final results for Onige come in. A near split for Samgola Dawn and Liberal Democrats reveal the frontrunners in the final hours of the election. The Samgolan Patriotic Party cash in a vote with a stellar quarter of a million votes and Labour Front edges out 25,000.

Election Results for Onige, 1993

The final territory, the least populated, Dabrado, is polled. Every seat, including the new fringe Labour Front and Ultranationalist Party win representation, beating out the Samgolan Patriotic Party.

Election Results for Dabrado, 1993

Current Seats

• Democratic Alliance for Reform: 65
• Samgola Dawn: 83
• Liberal Democrats: 63
• Samgolan Patriotic Party: 15
• Labour Front: 1
• Ultranationalist Party: 1

With the General Election over, the final tally for votes was as such:

Total Vote Tally, General Election 1993

In the ensuing Runoff Election, Samgola Patriotic Party and a startlingly modest amount of Liberal Democrats chose Bassong's DAR over the traditionalist Samgola Dawn party, even with a turnout of nearly 15% higher.

Runoff Election, 1993

Democratic Alliance for Reform will have 48 hours to assemble a coalition comprising at least 115 Seats or opportunity will turn to Samgola Dawn.

DEMOCRACY: Politics in Samgola [Political Party | Single Nation RP]

Nope. As long as you make it known that your party is a brand new party. Feel free to post IC. Maybe make it known what your two parties values are.

DEMOCRACY: Politics in Samgola [Political Party | Single Nation RP]

I have applied with the, “Ultranationalist Party of Samgolan.”

@Smiter19

I have reviewed your application. You're accepted. Feel free to jump into the IC. You'll be given 1 seat in the National Assembly so you can be a participant in the government, though you're at the tail end of the election here.

DEMOCRACY: Politics in Samgola [Political Party | Single Nation RP]

DEMOCRACY: Election of 1993

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Kamidye Falls in a Tie

Early voting occurred in the Samgolan capital on July 5th, with the vote split down the middle between the Democratic Alliance for Reform and the Liberal Democrats, both taking 7 Seats in the National Assembly. Behind them, the Samgolan Dawn party claimed 5 Seats mostly thanks to an outpouring of retired and military voters in the city itself. The latecomers, the Samgolan Patriotic Party brought in two seats to the National Assembly, making it the first time in Samgolan history that more than three political parties were present in the legislature. Voter turnout was incredibly low at only 59% of all eligible voters showing up to the ballot box, another factor that considerably helped the Samgolan Dawn party, whose base turned out at nearly 81%.

Election Results from the Capitol, July 1993

Early Polls simultaneously in Nambé, in neighboring Fessam State arrived on July 7th. Mostly rural, the territory had not been largely visited and it's Christian demographic slid evenly between the Samgola Dawn and the Democratic Alliance for Reform.

Election Results from Fessam State, Nambé, July 1993

Voting finished in Viye State and saw Samgola Dawn taking 2 seats, with both the Democratic Alliance for Reform and Liberal Democrats taking one, with L.D. only barely edging out support for their one nomination seat present with a vote of 13,541. The S.P.P., although amassing 400,000 votes, was spread throughout the state and was not enough to win a single seat.

Viye State election results, 1993

On the same day, election results for the state of Kadiolesse also finished, with another strong finishing from the Samgola Dawn party, no doubt due to the fact that it was another bastion of conservative rural voters. The Samgola Patriotic Party nearly doubled it's seat count by adding two more seats to the National Assembly.

Kadiolesse Election Results, 1993

In Ayoullo, a minor metropolitan area, the Liberal Democrats jump ahead with major results, polling positively with nearly every demographic in the city.

Election Results in Ayoullo, 1993

Results for Laja State rolled in. Another mostly rural, Christian state divided by their desire for traditionalism and their religious devotions divided the line between the Democratic Alliance for Reform, Liberal Democrats and Samgola Dawn. The Samgolan Patriotic Party did not win enough votes to claim a seat.

Election Results in Laja State, 1993

The final count for Guirra came in and offered a slim victory for the Samgolan Dawn and Democratic Alliance for Reform party.

Election Results in Guirra State, 1993

The entire province of Makumbe is tallied, with still a fairly even split between conservatives and liberals. A 6-6-4-3 split is tallied with the Democratic Alliance for Reform again splitting with the rural voters of Samgola Dawn.

Election Results for Makumbe Province, 1993

Soussiam Province finishes voting with an 11-16-9-2 split. Due to it being a majority rural province, even with the metropolitan city of Bouram, voter turnout of liberal voters was less than 50%, even though support showed Democratic Alliance for Reform winning a slim majority there.

Election Results for Soussiam Province, 1993

The final results for the city of Mutasa and it's surrounding region occur, offering a 3-2-7-0 split with the Liberal Democrats the only party who maintained any legitimate presence in the region.

Election Results for Mutasa State, 1993

While the Liberal Democrats did campaign there, a split vote of mostly urban Muslim voters eventually grabbed onto the fiery rhetoric of Samuel Bessong. Pollsters indicated that had unemployment been an issue here, the state could have easily flipped to Samgola Dawn.

Election Results for Olouye State, 1993

The results for Modiali, a more rural area are revealed with Samgola Dawn taking a near complete majority.

Election Results for Modiali State, 1993

Final results for three different States dropped, with a split coming across as 9-14-4-0, with the Samgolan Dawn rural, conservative and Muslim base finally showing it's colors.

Election Results for Bengzi, Bignoa and Sétenga, 1993

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Current Seats

• Democratic Alliance for Reform: 56
• Samgola Dawn: 66
• Liberal Democrats: 52
• Samgolan Patriotic Party: 13

DEMOCRACY: Politics in Samgola [Political Party | Single Nation RP]

DEMOCRACY: Election of 1993, Week 6

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The Final Weeks

The hot Summer of 1993 continued. The First National Debate had ended. While the D.A.R. was not as well prepared, Samuel Bassong left the debate riding a wave of local success. The early questions saw the Samgolan Patriotic Party and the Samgolan Dawn hitting record lows during the first hour and a half and then sharply recoiled with poised answers and opinions, while Bassong and the Liberal Democrat candidate--who came out strong--both settled back onto their haunches. With the debates over, polling followed in the days after and came back with similar results.

Political Polls following the National Debate, polling sample of 718 citizens in Kamidye, June, 1993

Given the issues of the National Militias, the Presidential Committee of Samgola, in a vote of 11-9, decided to forego the traditional twelve week election cycle in favor of eight weeks instead, the election immediately following the Second National Debate. This drew the ire from some political pundits who felt that the media was attempting to perhaps sway votes in the arena of the Democratic Alliance for Reform, who had started the election out strong but had had their lead cut into considerably by the Liberal Democrats and Samgola Dawn.

EVENTS | Week 6

1. Liberal Democrats fundraise $51,000.
2. Samgolan Patriotic Party fundraise $9,800.
3. National Polls will be revealed in Week 7. No Polling necessary going forward.

DEMOCRACY: Politics in Samgola [Political Party | Single Nation RP]

DEMOCRACY: Election of 1993, Week 5 (Part 4)

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The First National Debate

"And that's all we have for tonight folks. We appreciate you joining us for the First National Debate!"

The show flipped to black. It was over. For the remainder of the week, the candidates would have sparse time and energy to campaign.

Events

1. Candidates have 3 Energy to spend for Week 5.
2. Candidates please post Remaining Budget in Hider at the end of every turn.

DEMOCRACY: Politics in Samgola [Political Party | Single Nation RP]

DEMOCRACY: Election of 1993, Week 5 (Part 4)

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The First National Debate

Another commercial break came and went. "And we're back. It's been an intense debate and as we go to the final questions, we implore you to look at all the angles and analyze each candidate for what he brings to the table. Candidates, the recent loss of SAH 5122 was the fourth aviation accident in sixteen months with the tragic loss of 103 lives on board. What are your proposals going forward with the handling of the aviation industry in regards to safety for the passengers?"

DEMOCRACY: Politics in Samgola [Political Party | Single Nation RP]

DEMOCRACY: Election of 1993, Week 5 (Part 3)

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The First National Debate

"And we're going to have to cut you off right there and go to a commercial break. We'll be right back."

When the commercials ended, the Moderator was front and center once again. The debate had obviously become heated. "Candidates, unemployment is a massive issue in Samgola right now, as all too many at home know too well. What is your proposal to get Samgolans back to work and create jobs for the future as Samgola looks on into the 21st century?"

DEMOCRACY: Politics in Samgola [Political Party | Single Nation RP]

DEMOCRACY: Election of 1993, Week 5 (Part 2)

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The First National Debate

While each candidate answered the question posed to them, the live feed at the bottom of the screen reflected--in real time--the approval or disapproval of those answers. The candidates would have no idea how well they did until hours after the debate how ended. When the final question was asked and answered, they broke for a commercial giving time for each candidate to collect themselves and take a sip of water. When the show returned, the moderator began:

"Following the end of a civil war that left thousands dead and even more without power, clean water and homes, many ask: What is the future of this nation? This question, posed to each of the candidates in turn is pivotal to the first democratic election in nearly two decades." He turned to the candidates and read from the card in his hand. "Candidates, under your presidency, which two issues would be the most important for your administration to tackle in your term and how would you address them?"

Issues

1. National Militias: In the wake of the Samgolan Civil War, these national militia's are running free across the provinces of Makumbe, Ziwa and Soussiam. While many believe they are an affront to law and order,
they provide a service that local, often corrupt law enforcement won't do, protecting their own and doting out justice.
2. Rebuilding the Military: The Samgolan Civil War broke out because of a fractured and corrupt military.
To ensure our independence, we must start the Samgolan start anew with a strong and loyal fighting force.
3. Protection of Natural Resources: Our land is abundant with resources that should not be exploited by foreign industry or powers.
4. Execution of the Leaders of the National Front: Those who were responsible for the Samgolan Civil War must be held accountable and punished to the full extent of Samgolan law.
5. Government Transparency: The government should be open and responsive to the needs of its citizens.
6. Urbanization & Industrialization: It is important to remain competitive in the development of our major city centers.
7. Lower Taxes: We should lower taxes so that workers can keep more of what they earn.
8. Fight Corruption: It is important to maintain integrity within our political system.
9. Traditional Relations: We believe that same-sex relations weaken the state and the Mahardi, the traditional Samgolan family.
10. Free Market: We believe that allowing the free market offers our citizen the best choices in what they purchase.
11. Regulation of Air Travel: Given the poor safety record of the private airline Samgola Air, perhaps it is time for the government to step in to ensure the safety of our citizens traveling domestically and abroad.

DEMOCRACY: Politics in Samgola [Political Party | Single Nation RP]

DEMOCRACY: Election of 1993, Week 5

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The First National Debate

With five weeks of campaigning under their belt, the First National Campaign was slated to begin in Kamidye, at the Makembe Convention Center in front of an audience of nearly 3,500 people. At 7:15 PM, the debate began, with candidates of the competing parties standing at their respective podiums. The host introduced each of the candidates and a rolling graphic at the bottom of the screen offered a live shot of their current polling numbers.

The debate began, and by tradition of the Presidential Election Committee, each candidate in turn, was posed a question by a member of the audience. First up was Samuel Bassong of the Democratic Alliance for Reform:

"You have promised sweeping reforms of urbanization and industrialization in Samgola, something that is sorely needed, as our existing infrastructure is underfunded, outdated and falling apart. What specific changes do you plan on implementing if you are elected as President?"
-- Yewande Omotayo, 24 year old male, poor urban Christian commuter socialist from Kamidye.

Next up was Zan Mahol of the Samgolan Dawn party:

"Weeks ago, photos of you and a Soviet military commander surfaced that many believed indicated you were working alongside Soviet sources during or before the War. Is it true that you met with Soviet military commanders?"
-- Alaba Matthir, 61 year old male, middle class rural Muslim motorist state employee (military) from Laria.

The third candidate was Yembe Songè.

"You have promised on multiple occasions to fight and oppose corruption in your campaign. What laws would you implement, change or remove to decrease corruption if you and your party won a majority in the National Assembly?"
- Mahmoud Farra, 19 year old Male, middle class urban Muslim commuter youth from Férosso.

The final question of the first round was addressed to Xirsi F. Sahra of the Samgolan Patriotic Party.

"You have denounced the National Militias as thugs and murderers. If you were elected, what would the fate of the National Militias be under a Sahra Presidency?"
- Malcolm Tahtsui, 38 year old male, poor, rural, Christian driver from Kolodam.