(Year 234, Fall) It's getting closer to the Year 235 election (1st day of Spring), and yesterday all 4 political parties reveiled their candidates and program to be voted on. Each party has a set of N.A.P.s and exra taxes/tax reliefs, and on 1st day of Fall prior to any election all this info needs to go public.
It means that all candidates are known. Not only Prime Minister candidates, but also the candidates for district Mayors, which is now the most local level involved with the election. Let the election campaigns begin!
The first thing we'll check is of course the top candidates. The election routine is mostly based on the candidates' skills and political experience, those very talented will often be reelected. But every now and then a new candidate might add changes, and this time there is even a new political party stepping up. All in all there will be new candidates in more districts than normal.
Candidates don't need to work professionally with politics. Those filling the Cabinet, which includes the Prime Minister and the 5 Ministers, will not be occupied with a job outside, but anyone else with a seat might have a part time job or a family business as long as it won't conflict with their political position.
There are a total of 22 seats at People Chamber to be filled, and this year is the first that Church of Similius will get only 1 seat (used to be 2). Previously 19 of 21 seats were elected, but this time it will be 21 of 22. District Mayors will fight over the region's Councilor post.
This is how the People Chamber is filled today:
You can find plenty more information regarding Mazaloom's political sysem.
The top Candidates
Each political party has provided a list of their ranked candidates, wher their top name will be their candidate for Prime Minister. This is of course most actual for the two bigger parties, RIGHT and LEFT, one of them is expected to lead the winning group.
They also provide Mayor candidates in most districts; RIGHT has 21 candidate4s (which is max allowed = 1 per district), LEFT has 18 candidates, MIDDLE has 12 candidates, and WORLD party has 10 candidates. The minimum required is 8 candidates spread on all 8 regions.
We find that RIGHT's top candidate is Mr Charloman C. Dougham (61), a veteran on the political stage. Current Prime Minister Rob Wilder (73) is too old to run for another period, and many expected Dougham to step up. He resides in Newcrest.
2nd is Emma R. Golden (64) from Del Sol Valley, experienced from most political levels.
3rd is perhaps a surprise to some; Lord Bennet Ross (49) from Henford-on-Bagley. He is the brother of the Duke of Rossie, but is not very involved with the dukedom. He is not a newcomer to politics either.
LEFT's top candidate is Mrs Anaya Jang (68) from San Myshuno. She is also a veteran, being a Minister for two periods.
2nd is Laurent Pepperstone (63) from San Sequoia. He was Prime Minister Year 225-230, and might have wanted the top position.
3rd is Marvin R. Hyggeloth (67) from Nordhafen. He is perhaps the biggest surprise, making a solid jump. His experience is limited to running for Hood Contact (Gloomville), unsuccessfully. If LEFT wins the Year 235 election he will probably become Minister!
MIDDLE's top candidate is expectedly Rebekah Starks (47) from Evergreen Harbor. She is expected to become Evergreen Harbor's first Mayor as they got district status after the previous election. She had a seat at People Chamber for a wile.
2nd is Elvira (Echos) Honeydew (52) from Britechester. She is a routined Politician, currently the Advorton Councilor and previously with a seat at People Chamber.
3rd is Launi Bitten (57) from Moonwod Mill, also a longtimer, but never before liating this high.
WORLD party is new at this election, and their top candidate is naturally their founder Roger Mistfield (69) from Chestnut Ridge. He used to support the RIGHT party, but founded WORLD party a few years ago. The new party seems to be closer to LEFT than RIGHT, though, especially in questions regarding the monarchy.
2nd is Abrin (Wusha) Ruthfield (63) from Del Sol Valley (originally from San Myshuno), mostly with local political experience.
3rd is Hertog Lobster (52) from Windenburg, but with no experience from national politics.
District Mayors
While People Chamber seats will be filled by these lists, the first step of the election will focus on the 21 district Mayors. Everyone on the lists are candidates for Mayors, but if they lose that position they will still be actual for a seat at People Chamber.
So, how does the Mayor battles look for our bigger towns/cities and who might stand a bigger chance to win the biggest region, including 5 seats at People Chamber? Region San Myshuno is the only 5 seats region. It contains 3 districts; Myshuno, Meadows and Prome, each with their own Mayor.
In Myshuno (north of Myshuno River) the Mayor candidates are Anaya Jang (LEFT-1), Chaos Kessler (MIDDLE-8), and Hilda Butterschön (RIGHT-16). Of these, Jang should be in with the better odds.
In Meadows (south of Myshuno River) the Mayor candidates are Miko Ojo (WORLD-7), and Nivert Hump (RIGHT-14). LEFT has no candidate in Meadows district. Neither Ojo nor Hump is very experienced, so the only thibng we can predict for sure is that their Mayor will be won by WORLD or RIGHT.
Prome is the smaller district, mostly known as Mazaloom's administrative center, but also with a large population. Mayor candidates are Cato Wugger (RIGHT-5), and Otto Sufferville (LEFT-13), both with some experience from local politics.
Jang is definitely the strongest candidate for the regional Councilor, but we won't need to look back further than to the Year 230 election when she got the Myshuno win only tyhanks to a RIGHT candidate withdrawing when they got the same number of votes. Due to Jang's experience she was handed the win, despite being the stronger candidate. So, perhaps her level of skill and popularity can be challenged again? If she wins Myshuno, LEFT should grab the 5 seats with ease.
In Ciudad Enamorada the Mayor candidates are Linda Orwing (MIDDLE-5), Agiles Rosa (LEFT-17), and Monica Lopéz (RIGHT-18).
In Gloomville the Mayor candidates are Gunther M. Crumpleton (MIDDLE-9), Charlotta Crumpleton (RIGHT-11), and Edith Mox (LEFT-14).
In Ravenwood the Mayor candidates are Shiftolph Heighwood (RIGHT-7), and Mr Jaspor Mux-Raisser (LEFT-12).
We will get back with a full list of district Mayor candidates when we get even closer to the election.
Political Program
While the election is more of a battle between individuals, the true effect will be seen when the winning parties execute their political programs according to their wins. These programs include N.A.P.s and tax issues. The party winning the regional Councilor will add their regional program to all hoods of that region. The party winning the Prime Minister will add their national political program to the entire nation.
If RIGHT wins a region Councilor, they will add N.A.P «Juiced Community» to all hoods of the region. Regional extra tax of §1,000 if cat or dog in household. Regional tax relief §1,000 if Crypt funeral.
If LEFT wins a regional Councilor, they will add N.A.P «Water Conservation» to all hoods of the region. Regional extra tax of §1,000 if teen in the household. Regional tax relief §1,000 if child in household.
If MIDDLE wins a regional Councilor, they will add N.A.P «Self-Suffiency» to all hoods of the region. Regional extra tax of §1,000 if swimming pool on lot. Regional tax relief §1,000 if growing 20 edible plants.
If WORLD wins a regional Councilor, they will add N.A.P «Fun-loving community» to all hoods of the region. Regional extra tax §1,000 if sales table on lot. Regional tax relief §1,000 if household member in Entertainment career (Music, Comedie, Acting).
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