ELECTION RESULTS [1687]

[IEC 229]

[!] The most riveting, exciting moment in recent Imperial politics – nay, politics as a whole had finally arrived, late into Election Day. The polls had been closed, and the I.E.C’s staff had tallied the ballots together. All that was left was to announce the victors.

 

 

 

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION RESULTS, 1687

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17^th of Tobias’ Bounty, 1687

Brought to you by the Imperial Election Commission

       After a long campaign year, the votes had finally been tallied. With the polls closing, it took the I.E.C. nearly a Saint’s hour to verify and count the ballot boxes, determining the victor from each city. We would first like to congratulate all of our candidates, even those who didn’t make it to the general election, for partaking in this unique and nearly unprecedented system. You have contributed to the future of the Empire. We also wish to thank the voters for performing their civic duty as patriots, exercising the political power bestowed upon them.

 

[!] The Parliamentary election map, as of 1687.

 

1687 Parliamentary Election Results

Carolustadt – PRIORIST VICTORY

Victoria Oxenstierna-Mühlen (PPR) – 69.7% ((33))

Cesare di Lucio Accorsi (CCP) – 30.3% ((10))

 

Belvitz – CCP VICTORY

John Hugh Sarkozic (CCP) – 53.8% ((7))

Ostrobor Carrion (PPR) – 46.2% ((6))

 

Markev – CCP VICTORY (UNCONTESTED)

Robert Sigismund Barbanov (CCP) – 100% ((9))

 

Analysis

       These election results mean that the CCP will likely enter Parliament as the populist force, with the majority garnered of Prefect seats. The Lords Temporal, Spiritual, and Privy Council are another story, however. Depending on how the Peerage vote, the CCP may still be a minority to the Priorist Party and their affiliates. However, they’ve secured two new seats for the first upcoming session of Parliament.

       The election result in Carolustadt was surprising to some CCP voters who expected the prior accusations of violent outbursts and mob mentality to have severe consequences on voter turnout. However, it seems that the candidate herself, Prefect-elect Victoria Oxenstierna-Muhlen, was able to separate herself from the scandals enough to retain her voters. This is surely a large success for Priorists, after a well fought campaign. Oxenstierna will serve in Parliament for the next five years as the representative of Carolustadt.

       In Belvitz, nobody knew what the outcome would be. A Priorist candidate, Ostrobor Carrion, joined the race at the last minute, competing against former Duke, John Hugh Sarkozic. Ultimately, however, Sarkozic's success can be largely attributed to campaign strategies utilized by the Priorists in Carolustadt; on-the-ground interaction, retail politics, communicating with voters, and delivering a populist message. Sarkozic is presumed to serve for the next five years as the representative of Belvitz.

       Palatine and frequent Haensetic political figure, Robert Sigismund, did not have a contender. This is attributed to the belief that the vast majority of Haensetians are members of the CCP, and the Priorist Party didn't wish to bother utilizing their resources in the south. Voter turnout in Markev was low, despite their high voter registration rate. Though, this is thought to be because of the fact that there was practically no election, and no real reason for voters to attend the polling stations. Robert Sigismund will serve for the next five years as the representative of Markev.

 

Belvitz Recount

       Due to the close proximity of the Belvitz election results, the I.E.C. has impounded the ballots in the Adrian city to recount the votes. Accusations of “dead citizens” registering to vote have been lobbed about, in addition to general unrest about the dangerously close tally. As for now, John Hugh Sarkozic is presumed to be the victor of the district until otherwise notified.

 

We thank the voters once again for participating in this experiment. We hope this new political infrastructure brings more dynamics to our policy crafting decisions, and empowers everyone in the Empire to contribute their two minae.

Thank you.

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