Let’s first analyse the House results. The Federalists secured their majority again by garnering a total of 5 list seats and 3 constituency seats (2 in Heart and 1 in RGBN). UPP were reduced to a sole seat (later none following the resignation of New Glaceon from the party). Independents were up with the first representative from Prudentia, Non-Violence sitting as an independent alongside Krovx Belgium in Hyperion. Note, the capital region for the first time has become without any representation in the House which marks a serious political development as it gives many state rights campaigners much more influence over policy. Canterbury also failed to garner representation in this election following a split vote which prevented the sole candidate Spadnorth from getting elected. On top of this, the Citizens Alliance of Democracy also had no candidates stand which has left the region without a representative (concerning since it previously had three).

After the election, the Federalist Co-Leader Sir Salibaic appointed Sir Sumeka as a Union Representative on behalf of the Federalists. Although five seats are allocated, only one seat has been taken leaving the current total composition of the House with 4 Federalists to 3 Independents. Although keep in mind that this can change with further appointments taking the total to 7 Federalists to 3 independents locking in a supermajority. This in all is not much change from the current layout in terms of party control with the federalists holding a plurality of the House since January 2021 and the fall of the Force Unity Party. Overall, it can be said that while politically not a lot has changed for parties, a lot has changed in terms of demographics and which regions will be more important electorally for elections to come.

Alright, we have covered the House so let us get onto the most influential part of the electoral process, the Prime Ministerial elections. In this election we saw the return of two former candidates, the independent Krovx Belgium – often noted as a joke candidate and a state’s rights campaigner – and the former Prime Minister Sir Salibaic, the candidate most aligned with the Union establishment. The debates themselves between the two candidates were most often noted as lacklustre with little campaigning on either side. Salibaic offered very little in flavour in terms of policy with often a sense of vague ambiguity about what was to come forward. Krovx Belgium offered some more ideas into policy often with more pro states' views. However, certain policies were often noted as deeply unpopular such as the abolition of the Union Roleplay and adopting a model for endorsing independent roleplays separated from government. Overall, the debate offered very little drama or suspense with many pundits predicting a Salibaic win.

By the time of voting, there was a clear sense of who would take the victory. Sir Salibaic took a lead early on and was well liked among the capital citizens and Heartizens alike. Krovx Belgium gained more traction from his home of RGBN but it was not enough. Salibaic won the election by 66% to 34% with candidates also winning their House seats as well. The results came as no surprise to many but also marked the return of a more centralised form of government against recent gains made by territorial and state rights campaigners. It also sees the return of Federalist Party control of the executive branch – the previous Prime Minister West Kronisia belonged to the Union People’s Party.

Overall the election saw a shift in politics back towards a Federalist-dominated Union with the gains made by the UPP lost. This shall have long-term ramifications in the future with this creating a large impact on the centralisation debate and that of the anti-federalism movement. However, that is to be found out. You can find out the final results here.

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