Josiah Elliott

Josiah Robert Elliott
Josiah Elliot's Presidential portrait, 1986
31st President of Zamastan
In office September 22nd, 1986 – September 22nd, 1990
Preceded by	Cassious Castovia
Succeeded by	Elijah Daniels
Personal details
Born	April 2, 1921 Tregueux, Tregueux, Zamastan
Died	December 16th, 2021 (aged 100) White Rock, Jade, Zamastan
Citizenship	Zamastanian
Nationality	Zamastanian
Political party	Green Liberal Party (Zamastan)
Height	5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Domestic partner	Vanessa Elliott
Children	6
Education	University of Duncan
Military service
Allegiance	Zamastan
Branch/service	Zamastanian Army
Years of service	1943-1956
Rank	Captain
Battles/wars	First Danaska War World War

Josiah Robert Elliott (April 2, 1921 – December 16, 2021) was a Zamastanian politician, soldier, and attorney who served as the 31st President of Zamastan from 1986 until 1990. Elliott was born and raised in Tregueux, where he established a legal career after serving with distinction in the Zamastanian Army during the First Danaska War and the World War. Following a stint as the appointed Tregueux Provincial Attorney, he won election to Congressional Hall in 1978. He served as chairman of the Liberal National Committee from 1978 to 1982 and chairman of the Finance Committee from 1982 to 1986. Elliott ran against Cassious Castovia in 1986, beating the incumbant president as he promised to end the conflict in Vulkaria. However, Elliott inherited the war and continued to commit troops to the conflict. While he won a second two-year term in 1988, his approval ratings plummetted as the war became more unpopular, and he was replaced on the ticket by fellow GLP politician Elijah Daniels, who went on to win the presidency and end the war.

Elliott remained active in politics following his presidency, returning to Congressional Hall as a senator in 1991. He retired from public office in 1999. He continued supporting liberal politicians in their campaigns for President, endorsing Abram Mullen and Camren Ellison throughout their administrations even as renewed conflict broke out in Vulkaria. He also backed Cain Blackwater in all of his unsuccessful presidential campaigns against returned-candidate Cassious Castovia. In 2012, Elliott successfully advocated Senate passage of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act. Elliott passed away at the age of 100 on December 16th, 2021.