Fwurg

[Senator Acehtoo of the Miomanian Colonists]

"In accordance with the Electoral Process, I hereby officially open the Union Elections.

During these elections the next chancellor will be determined, which will in turn determine the direction the Union will take in the next 20 turns.

The options open for elections are:

Current Chancellor Acehtoo of the Miomanian Colonists, who is backed by the Holy Heimgolian Theocracy and the Divine Fiefdom of Highmons. Chancellor Acehtoo wishes to continue expanding the union and wishes to give special aid and attention to Minor Worlds. Discussion Thread

Senator Bolv'ar of the Confederacy of Excaria, who is backed by the Federal Republic of Bisidn and the New Communist Imperium of the Rising Suns of Deominius. Senator Bolv'ar wishes to improve the Unions defence forces and stimulate the building of military forces and the development of military technology. Discussion Thread

Please register your vote before the deadline."

((OOC: Some notes about this vote and the related process:

• DO NOT VOTE IN THIS THREAD!
• Votes should be sent to Mercury by private message
• All Union Members not currently Fringe Worlds may vote. That means that unlike most votes, Core Worlds may vote in this election.
• Naturally, this means Minor Worlds may also vote!
• All votes must be in by Sunday the 22nd of July 2012 at 23:59 CEST
• If your vote is late it will NOT be counted
• Winner is determined by majority (not absolute majority)
• Voting Laws
• Results will be announced on Monday the 23rd of July 2012

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[Mercury]

A member of the Independent Electoral Committee came to announce the results of the elections:

"The independent electoral committee has announced the results of the General Elections:

Senator Bolv'ar - 15 votes
Chancellor Acehtoo - 8 votes
Abstentions / Invalids - 2 votes

The independent electoral committee thanks all nations for their votes and congratulates Senator Bolv'ar on being elected."