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| ===== Sandbox Republic General Election of 2010 ===== | ===== Sandbox Republic General Election of 2010 ===== |
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| The first elections in the history of the Sandbox Republic, held to determine the presidency and composition of the 1st Congressional Assembly. | The first elections in the history of the Sandbox Republic, held to determine the [[sbr president|presidency]] and composition of the [[1st Congressional Assembly]]. |
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| ==== Campaigning and Overview ==== | ==== Campaigning and Overview ==== |
| After an initial flurry of Presidential candidates, [[offtopic/Lord Roem]] quickly captured the momentum and won multiple endorsements from members of the former [[offtopic/ah.com_politics|Imperial Republic government]]. Lord Roem became the first to begin using campaign videos, a technological first for any AH.com politician. By July 16, the presidential election became a two-person race between Lord Roem and 010camaro. | After an initial flurry of Presidential candidates, [[offtopic/Lord Roem]] quickly captured the momentum and won multiple endorsements from members of the former [[offtopic/ah.com_politics|Imperial Republic government]]. Lord Roem became the first to begin using campaign videos, a technological first for any AH.com politician. By July 16, the presidential election became a two-person race between Lord Roem and 010camaro. |
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| 010camaro published his [[http://www.alternatehistory.com/discussion/showpost.php?p=3445420&postcount=35|campaign platform]] on July 15, listing a series of conservative policies, promising to pass an Endangered ASB Act and to work toward rehabilitating Sandbox's relations with AH.com at large. Lord Roem published his [[http://www.alternatehistory.com/discussion/showpost.php?p=3446203&postcount=12|own campaign platform]] on July 16, the foundations of which rested on constitutional reform, foreign policy, and defense. He also announced that "Roam" by the B-52's would be his official campaign song. On the same day, accusations emerged that 010camaro had been trying to bribe voters with promises of video games, beer and women. He denied that he'd promised to actually deliver these things, however expressed his personal belief in them and implied he would seek to fulfill such promises if the need arose. | 010camaro published his [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/1/post-3445420|campaign platform]] on July 15, listing a series of conservative policies, promising to pass an Endangered ASB Act and to work toward rehabilitating Sandbox's relations with AH.com at large. Lord Roem published his [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/1/post-3446203|own campaign platform]] on July 16, the foundations of which rested on constitutional reform, foreign policy, and defense. He also announced that "Roam" by the B-52's would be his official campaign song. On the same day, accusations emerged that 010camaro had been trying to bribe voters with promises of video games, beer and women. He denied that he'd promised to actually deliver these things, however expressed his personal belief in them and implied he would seek to fulfill such promises if the need arose. |
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| In the Congressional race, candidates from five political parties registered within the first couple of days: the [[Socialist Dreamers Party]], the [[New Imperial Party]], the [[Royalist Party]], the [[Somalia Party]], the [[Motionlessness Party]], and the [[Communist Confederate Cthulhu Party]]. Alongside them were numerous independent candidates. The [[Socialist Dreamers Party]] proved popular early on and, by July 17, appeared well on its way to winning a plurality of seats. Several of the smaller parties struggled to win over as many members, though. In a bid to attract more members, the [[Motionlessness Party]] briefly changed its name to the [[New Keep Everything the Way It Was Party]]. The Motionlessness Party ultimately merged with a second small party, the [[Communist Confederate Cthulhu Party]], to form the [[Motionless Cthulhu Party]]. The [[Don't Give a Damn Party]] joined the race on July 17. | In the Congressional race, candidates from five political parties registered within the first couple of days: the [[Socialist Dreamers Party]], the [[New Imperial Party]], the [[Royalist Party]], the [[Somalia Party]], the [[Motionlessness Party]], and the [[Communist Confederate Cthulhu Party]]. Alongside them were numerous independent candidates. The [[Socialist Dreamers Party]] proved popular early on and, by July 17, appeared well on its way to winning a plurality of seats. Several of the smaller parties struggled to win over as many members, though. In a bid to attract more members, the [[Motionlessness Party]] briefly changed its name to the [[New Keep Everything the Way It Was Party]]. The Motionlessness Party ultimately merged with a second small party, the [[Communist Confederate Cthulhu Party]], to form the [[Motionless Cthulhu Party]]. The [[Don't Give a Damn Party]] joined the race on July 17. |
| As a result of its poor showings in the polls and lack of support, the [[Somalia Party]] dissolved and its members joined the [[Royalist Party]] on July 22. | As a result of its poor showings in the polls and lack of support, the [[Somalia Party]] dissolved and its members joined the [[Royalist Party]] on July 22. |
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| Congressional nominations ended on July 23 with all but two seats filled and it was decided that a four-way tie amongst [[offtopic/January First-of-May]] (IND), [[offtopic/Ward]] (DGD), [[offtopic/Zacoftheaxes]] (MC), and [[offtopic/TimelineExplorer]] (R) for the final two seats will be determined by a by-election held July 24 and 25. | Congressional nominations ended on July 23 with all but two seats filled and it was decided that a four-way tie amongst [[offtopic/January First-of-May]] (IND), [[offtopic/Ward]] (DGD), [[offtopic/Zacoftheaxes]] (MC), and [[offtopic/TimelineExplorer]] (R) for the final two seats would be determined by a by-election held July 24 and 25. |
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| | The 2010 General Elections ended July 25. Lord Roem was elected the 1st President of the Sandbox Republic. TimelineExplorer (R) and Zacoftheaxes (MC) won the congressional by-election. The 1st Congressional Assembly convened on July 25, with the Socialist Dreamers Party winning a plurality while the remaining seats were held by the Motionless Cthulhu Party, the New Imperial Party, the Royalist Party, and Independents. |
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| ==== Presidential Race ==== | ==== Presidential Race ==== |
| ^ Candidate ^ Party ^ Nominated by ^ Date ^ Campaign HQ ^ | ^ Candidate ^ Party ^ Nominated by ^ Date ^ Campaign HQ ^ |
| | [[offtopic/09camaro|010camaro]] | Independent | [[offtopic/09camaro|010camaro]], [[offtopic/civfanatic]] | July 14 | [[http://www.alternatehistory.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=161108|010camaro for President of the Sandbox Republic]] | | | [[offtopic/09camaro|010camaro]] | Independent | [[offtopic/09camaro|010camaro]], [[offtopic/civfanatic]] | July 14 | [[http://www.alternatehistory.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=161108|010camaro for President of the Sandbox Republic]] | |
| | [[offtopic/Lord Roem]] | Independent/[[offtopic/Yorkshire Socialist Party]] | [[offtopic/Lord Roem]], [[offtopic/TheDarkServant|TheDarkMessiah]], [[offtopic/Jord839]], [[offtopic/catboy637]], [[offtopic/Hashasheen]], [[offtopic/Zacoftheaxes]], [[offtopic/Krall]], [[offtopic/mmmeee0]], [[offtopic/scifiguy]], [[offtopic/Paladin]] | July 14 | [[http://www.alternatehistory.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=161007|Lord Roem For Sandbox President!]] | | | [[offtopic/Lord Roem]] | Independent/[[offtopic/Yorkshire Socialist Party]] | [[offtopic/Lord Roem]], [[offtopic/TheDarkServant|TheDarkMessiah]], [[offtopic/Jord839]], [[offtopic/catboy637]], [[offtopic/Hashasheen]], [[offtopic/Zacoftheaxes]], [[offtopic/Krall]], [[offtopic/mmmeee0]], [[offtopic/scifiguy|Penelope]], [[offtopic/Paladin]] | July 14 | [[http://www.alternatehistory.com/discussion/showthread.php?t=161007|Lord Roem For Sandbox President!]] | |
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| Several candidates ultimately withdrew their nominations: | Several candidates ultimately withdrew their nominations: |
| | [[offtopic/Zacoftheaxes]] | Independent | July 14 | Decided to support [[offtopic/Lord Roem]]'s campaign. | | | [[offtopic/Zacoftheaxes]] | Independent | July 14 | Decided to support [[offtopic/Lord Roem]]'s campaign. | |
| | [[offtopic/Komeyta]] | Independent | July 14 | Chose to run for Congress instead. | | | [[offtopic/Komeyta]] | Independent | July 14 | Chose to run for Congress instead. | |
| | [[offtopic/scifiguy]] | [[Socialist Dreamers Party]] | July 15 | Chose to run for Congress and support [[offtopic/Lord Roem]]'s campaign instead. | | | [[offtopic/scifiguy|Penelope]] | [[Socialist Dreamers Party]] | July 15 | Chose to run for Congress and support [[offtopic/Lord Roem]]'s campaign instead. | |
| | [[offtopic/civfanatic]] | [[Motionlessness Party]] | July 15 | Decided to support [[offtopic/09camaro|010camaro]]'s campaign. | | | [[offtopic/civfanatic]] | [[Motionlessness Party]] | July 15 | Decided to support [[offtopic/09camaro|010camaro]]'s campaign. | |
| | [[offtopic/Paladin]] | [[New Imperial Party]] | July 15 | Chose to run for Congress and support [[offtopic/Lord Roem]]'s campaign instead. | | | [[offtopic/Paladin]] | [[New Imperial Party]] | July 15 | Chose to run for Congress and support [[offtopic/Lord Roem]]'s campaign instead. | |
| === Election === | === Election === |
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| The presidential election was held from July 23 to July 25, 2010. The results are scheduled to be released on July 25. | The presidential election was held from July 23 to July 25, 2010. The results were released on July 25. |
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| ^ Candidates ^ Party ^ Votes ^ Percentage ^ | ^ Candidates ^ Party ^ Votes ^ Percentage ^ |
| | [[offtopic/09camaro|010camaro]] | Independent | TBD | TBD | | | [[offtopic/09camaro|010camaro]] | Independent | 13 | 30% | |
| | [[offtopic/Lord Roem]] | Independent/[[offtopic/Yorkshire Socialist Party]] | TBD | TBD | | | [[offtopic/Lord Roem]] | Independent/[[offtopic/Yorkshire Socialist Party]] | 30 | 70% | |
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| | **Lord Roem** was duly elected the 1st President of the Sandbox Republic. Turnout in this election was **43**. |
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| ^ Candidate ^ Registered ^ Endorsements ^ | ^ Candidate ^ Registered ^ Endorsements ^ |
| | [[offtopic/mmmeee0]] | July 14 | 13 | | | [[offtopic/mmmeee0]] | July 14 | 13 | |
| | [[offtopic/scifiguy]] | July 14 | 14 | | | [[offtopic/scifiguy|Penlope]] | July 14 | 14 | |
| | [[offtopic/DudeAlmighty947]] | July 14 | 17 | | | [[offtopic/DudeAlmighty947]] | July 14 | 17 | |
| | [[offtopic/Pkmatrix]] | July 14 | 16 | | | [[offtopic/Pkmatrix]] | July 14 | 16 | |
| ^ Candidate ^ Registered ^ Endorsements ^ | ^ Candidate ^ Registered ^ Endorsements ^ |
| | [[offtopic/TimelineExplorer]] | July 14 | 6 | | | [[offtopic/TimelineExplorer]] | July 14 | 6 | |
| | [[offtopic/Morgan Brykein]] | July 14 | 8 | | | [[offtopic:xnm|Richard Harrow]] | July 14 | 8 | |
| | [[offtopic/euio]] | July 19 | 8 | | | [[offtopic/euio]] | July 19 | 8 | |
| | [[offtopic/LightInfa]] | July 19 | 9 | | | [[offtopic/LightInfa]] | July 19 | 9 | |
| === Congressional By-Election === | === Congressional By-Election === |
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| A by-election to resolve a four-way tie for the last two seats in Congress was held from July 24 to July 25, 2010. The results are scheduled to be released on July 25. | A by-election to resolve a four-way tie for the last two seats in Congress was held from July 24 to July 25, 2010. The results were released on July 25. |
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| ^ Candidates ^ Party ^ Votes ^ Percentage ^ | ^ Candidates ^ Party ^ Votes ^ Percentage ^ |
| | [[offtopic/TimelineExplorer]] | [[Royalist Party]] | TBD | TBD | | | [[offtopic/TimelineExplorer]] | [[Royalist Party]] | 11 | 33% | |
| | [[offtopic/January First-of-May]] | Independent | TBD | TBD | | | [[offtopic/January First-of-May]] | Independent | 6 | 17% | |
| | [[offtopic/Ward]] | [[Don't Give a Damn Party]] | TBD | TBD | | | [[offtopic/Ward]] | [[Don't Give a Damn Party]] | 6 | 17% | |
| | [[offtopic/Zacoftheaxes]] | [[Motionless Cthulhu Party]] | TBD | TBD | | | [[offtopic/Zacoftheaxes]] | [[Motionless Cthulhu Party]] | 11 | 33% | |
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| | **TimelineExplorer** and **Zacoftheaxes** were elected to Congress. Turnout in this election was **34**. |
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| ==== See Also ==== | ==== See Also ==== |
| [[Sandbox Republic]] | [[Sandbox Republic]] |
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| [[sbrcongress1|1st Congressional Assembly]] | [[1st Congressional Assembly]] |
