By my understanding, here is a wikibox for this world's last UK election. Apologies in advance for any potential errors:-
OOC: I just checked and the last time we checked in with Germany (granted in 2015) the leader of the SPD was Alex Bauman and the Chancellor was Franz Beck of the CDU.Reuters.com/Politics
Saturday September 16th, 2017
German elections days away
In little more than a week, millions of germans will head to the polls to decide the next four years of their future.
The main choices will be the incumbent SPD Party, led by the charismatic and popular but plagued by corruption 48 year-old Anders Hreitskampf. The main opponent to the SPD: The CDU/CSU, led by 73 year-old Jacob Hoëlling. The centrist/centre-left SPD has been at battle with the conservative CDU/CSU for several weeks, with the bruising campaign in a dead heat.
Hreitskampf has been Chancellor since July of 2016, when he ousted then Chancellor Olitsgaurd. Hreitskampf's huge majority has been dwindled down ever since then, and he hopes to hold on for one more four year term. However, the SPD has been dogged by corruption since May, when 3 officials were jailed due to bribes.
Hoëlling has been CDU/CSU leader since September of 2016, and before that was the party leader from 1998-2008. While a good alternative to the potentially corrupt Hreitskampf, Hoëlling is considered ''stale and boring'' by many, and has lost 3 elections before this.
The other main parties are the Green, Left, MilU, Germany Unite!, and German Movement. The Greens and Left are the other strong left wing parties in the race, while the MilU is centrist, and the GU and GM are Right/Hard right. The Greens are led by their 87 year old leader Henry Klaons, The Left is led by the 35 year old Geraldine Machel, The MilU is led by their 40 year old leader Oliver Rossorl, and the GU by 68 year old Jörgen Neilthels, and the GM by 38 year Andra Undersstandt.
Polling shows the race in a dead heat, with no clear winner:
SDP: 26%
CDU/CSU: 25%
MilU: 15%
Left: 7%
Green: 7%
GU: 5%
GM: 4%
Undecided/Unsure/No Comment: 11%
OOC: I just checked and the last time we checked in with Germany (granted in 2015) the leader of the SPD was Alex Bauman and the Chancellor was Franz Beck of the CDU.
Was there a big election and some major leadership changes in the interim?
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New York Mayor's Race goes into final stretch.
In New York City, the race for Mayor enters it's final stretch with party primaries being selected earlier. For the Democrats, former Mayor Lou Bergardi (Who was Mayor from 1993-1997) is the Democratic nominee, while Andrew Halltings, the 37 year old Wall Street Executive and son of a former Republican who was New York Governor in the 1990s, is the Republican nominee.
The race is an interesting affair, as the moderate, 37 year-old Halltings leads the 76 year-old former mayor Bergardi by around 3 points in most polls. Crime, Poverty and the Economy are the issues dominating the race, as crime has surged, poverty has gotten worse, and the Economy tanked under Mayor Gene Tolone, who took office in January 2017 after his predecessor was sentenced to jail for corruption. Toluene, who ran for a full term, was defeated in the Democratic primary by Tolone 55-42.
The election will be on November 7th, 2017.
Very good, just two minor mistakes, Robert Glenister is Andrew Carter (he was a re-cast way back) & the 2013 Election used OTL 2005 Election seats (646 not 650), it has been changed for the next Election, but still bloody good!!!By my understanding, here is a wikibox for this world's last UK election. Apologies in advance for any potential errors:-
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Just to point out the 2013 New York Mayoral Election was between Republican Jesse Crase and Democrat Richard Corey. Corey won by a reasonable margin against incumbent Crase.
Politico.com
Top 5 Election Stories for September 21st, 2017
September 21st, 2017
1. GOP and Democrats finalize 2018 Convention locations:
The GOP and DNC have announced the 3 locations the 2018 Conventions might be held at.
GOP:
Nashville, TN
Phoenix, AZ
Kansas City, MO
DNC:
Richmond, VA
Honolulu, HI
Boston, MA
2. FBI announces investigation of Senator Michael Higgins (D-WV)
Sources say FBI to look at period Higgins was Dean of Marshall University.
3. Off ballot Election polls show good results for Democrats:
New Jersey:
Kelly Hoffman (D): 50%
Jack Fowler (R): 43%
Other/Undecided/No Comment: 7%
Virginia:
Bobby Tyler (D): 47%
Cliff Calley (R): 45%
Other/Undecided/No Comment: 8%
New York City:
Andy Halltings (R): 45%
Richard Corey (D): 45%
Other/Undecided/No Comment: 10%
4. Former Florida Congressman John Tandy to run against Seth Randall in 2018
John Tandy to seek political comeback as he announces 2018 Senate run against Seth Randall.
5. Former Arizona Governor Mike Lawson to run for Senate in 2018
Lawson, who was defeated for re-election as Arizona Governor in 2014, will run for Arizona's Senate Seat in 2018.