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| previous_election = Gylian presidential election, 2003 | | previous_election = Gylian presidential election, 2003 | ||
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| next_election = Gylian presidential election, | | next_election = Gylian presidential election, 2010 | ||
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| nominee1 = [[Laura Varnaþ]] | | nominee1 = [[Laura Varnaþ]] | ||
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| popular_vote1 = 5. | | popular_vote1 = 5.628.088 | ||
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| popular_vote2 = 5. | | popular_vote2 = 5.605.621 | ||
| percentage2 = 49, | | percentage2 = 49,9% | ||
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| map_caption = Results of the final preference distribution by [[Regions of Gylias|region]]<br>{{colorbox|{{G-PA/meta/color}}|border=darkgray}} [[ | | map_caption = Results of the final preference distribution by [[Regions of Gylias|region]]<br>{{colorbox|{{G-PA/meta/color}}|border=darkgray}} [[Laura Varnaþ]] {{colorbox|{{G-LU/meta/color}}|border=darkgray}} [[Veronica Rossetti]] | ||
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''' | A '''presidential election''' was held in [[Gylias]] on 22 January 2007. | ||
In one of the most unpredictable presidential elections in Gylian history, third-placed {{G-PA}} candidate [[Laura Varnaþ]] advanced to the final round through vote transfers, and narrowly defeated {{G-LU}} candidate [[Veronica Rossetti]], who had won a plurality of first preference votes. | In one of the most unpredictable presidential elections in Gylian history, third-placed {{G-PA}} candidate [[Laura Varnaþ]] advanced to the final round through vote transfers, and narrowly defeated {{G-LU}} candidate [[Veronica Rossetti]], who had won a plurality of first preference votes. | ||
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===Analysis=== | ===Analysis=== | ||
The first presidential open race since [[Gylian presidential election, 1991|1991]] also proved to be highly unpredictable. The major {{wpl|electoral bloc}}s fielded compelling candidates. The {{G-LU}} nominated [[Veronica Rossetti]], the matriarch of the [[Rossetti family]] and then-former [[Regions of Gylias#Government|Governor]] of [[Alţira Region|Alţira]]. The {{G-NB}} nominated incumbent [[Regions of Gylias#Government|Governor]] of [[Herlan Region|Herlan]] [[Nicolette Mercier]]. For the first time since [[Gylian presidential election, | The first presidential open race since [[Gylian presidential election, 1991|1991]] also proved to be highly unpredictable. The major {{wpl|electoral bloc}}s fielded compelling candidates. The {{G-LU}} nominated [[Veronica Rossetti]], the matriarch of the [[Rossetti family]] and then-former [[Regions of Gylias#Government|Governor]] of [[Alţira Region|Alţira]]. The {{G-NB}} nominated incumbent [[Regions of Gylias#Government|Governor]] of [[Herlan Region|Herlan]] [[Nicolette Mercier]]. | ||
For the first time since [[Gylian presidential election, 1968|1968]], there was a {{G-CG}} candidate: scientist Dora Eðyn, one of Gylias' leading experts in {{wpl|solar power}} conversion and a professor at [[Anca Déuréy University]]. | |||
The {{G-PA}}'s nomination of [[Laura Varnaþ]] was seen as a curious choice, due to her descent from the [[Varnaþ family]] and her considerably lower profile in [[Local government in Gylias|regional politics]]. | The {{G-PA}}'s nomination of [[Laura Varnaþ]] was seen as a curious choice, due to her descent from the [[Varnaþ family]] and her considerably lower profile in [[Local government in Gylias|regional politics]]. | ||
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An unusual entry was the actress [[Miranda Belloni]], freshly established as one of Gylias' leading actresses. Miranda stood on a platform of promoting [[Banda italiana#''Italianità''|''italianità'']], and was endorsed by the ''Associazione degli Italiani di Gylias'' (ASITAG). She ran a tongue-in-cheek campaign that heavily capitalised on her Italian {{wpl|sex symbol}} status. She attracted unofficial support from the {{G-PPFN}} due to her existing ties to [[Readymade Records]], and from {{G-LND}} due to her joking promise to ensure "a {{wpl|sex symbol}} for each ethnicity". | An unusual entry was the actress [[Miranda Belloni]], freshly established as one of Gylias' leading actresses. Miranda stood on a platform of promoting [[Banda italiana#''Italianità''|''italianità'']], and was endorsed by the ''Associazione degli Italiani di Gylias'' (ASITAG). She ran a tongue-in-cheek campaign that heavily capitalised on her Italian {{wpl|sex symbol}} status. She attracted unofficial support from the {{G-PPFN}} due to her existing ties to [[Readymade Records]], and from {{G-LND}} due to her joking promise to ensure "a {{wpl|sex symbol}} for each ethnicity". | ||
She produced two highly successful [[Politics of Gylias#Party political broadcasts|PPB]]s — one which spoofed [[Carla Miló]] and [[Silvana Perriello]]'s short film ''Perché vuoi una ragazza italiana'' ("Why you want an Italian girlfriend") as ''Perché vuoi una presidente "italiana"'' ("Why you want an 'Italian' president"), and another which parodied her breakthrough role in ''Malèna'', showing her at a press conference unable to describe her platform due to being constantly interrupted by {{wpl|leading question}}s. Despite the humorous tone of her campaign, Miranda was sensitive about the ASITAG endorsement, and described herself as "Italian" using {{wpl|air quotes}} because "I didn't want anybody to think that not acting like me made them less Italian". | She produced two highly successful [[Politics of Gylias#Party political broadcasts|PPB]]s — one which spoofed [[Carla Miló]] and [[Silvana Perriello]]'s short film ''Perché vuoi una ragazza italiana'' ("Why you want an Italian girlfriend") as ''Perché vuoi una presidente "italiana"'' ("Why you want an 'Italian' president"), and another which parodied her breakthrough role in ''Malèna'', showing her at a press conference unable to describe her platform due to being constantly interrupted by {{wpl|leading question}}s. | ||
Despite the humorous tone of her campaign, Miranda was sensitive about the ASITAG endorsement, and described herself as "Italian" using {{wpl|air quotes}} because "I didn't want anybody to think that not acting like me made them less Italian". | |||
In the first round, Veronica won a plurality of first preference votes, and carried the traditional [[Liberalism in Gylias|liberal]] strongholds of [[Arxaþ Region|Arxaþ]], [[Alţira Region|Alţira]], and [[Elena Region|Elena]]. Nicolette finished second with 18% of first preference votes, and pluralities in 3 southern [[Regions of Gylias|regions]] — although notably not [[Herlan Region|Herlan]], where she was narrowly overtaken by Amanda. Laura was in third place, with pluralities in the mountainous northern regions and [[Mişeyáke Region|Mişeyáke]] | In the first round, Veronica won a plurality of first preference votes, and carried the traditional [[Liberalism in Gylias|liberal]] strongholds of [[Arxaþ Region|Arxaþ]], [[Alţira Region|Alţira]], and [[Elena Region|Elena]]. Nicolette finished second with 18% of first preference votes, and pluralities in 3 southern [[Regions of Gylias|regions]] — although notably not [[Herlan Region|Herlan]], where she was narrowly overtaken by Amanda. Laura was in third place, with pluralities in the mountainous northern regions and [[Mişeyáke Region|Mişeyáke]]. | ||
Miranda's 17% and Amanda's 15,8% represented strong tallies of first preference votes for the colourful candidates, and both were at their strongest in [[Non-inscrits (Gylias)|non-inscrit]]-friendly regions like [[Sváen Region|Sváen]], [[Tomes Region|Tomes]], [[Nezyál Region|Nezyál]], and [[Herlan Region|Herlan]]. Dora Eðyn finished last by a wide margin, with only 10% of first preference votes and pluralities in [[Nauras Region|Nauras]] and [[Kausania Region|Kausania]]. | Miranda's 17% and Amanda's 15,8% represented strong tallies of first preference votes for the colourful candidates, and both were at their strongest in [[Non-inscrits (Gylias)|non-inscrit]]-friendly regions like [[Sváen Region|Sváen]], [[Tomes Region|Tomes]], [[Nezyál Region|Nezyál]], and [[Herlan Region|Herlan]]. Dora Eðyn finished last by a wide margin, with only 10% of first preference votes and pluralities in [[Nauras Region|Nauras]] and [[Kausania Region|Kausania]]. | ||
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If the first preferences suggested a [[Liberalism in Gylias|liberal]]–[[Conservatism in Gylias|conservative]] showdown, this was overturned by vote transfers: Nicolette generally gained transfers from Dora's voters, but Laura surpassed her due to more transfers from Miranda and Amanda's voters, eliminating her and setting up a left–liberal contest in the final round. | If the first preferences suggested a [[Liberalism in Gylias|liberal]]–[[Conservatism in Gylias|conservative]] showdown, this was overturned by vote transfers: Nicolette generally gained transfers from Dora's voters, but Laura surpassed her due to more transfers from Miranda and Amanda's voters, eliminating her and setting up a left–liberal contest in the final round. | ||
As a consequence of the unpredictable final, the public was greatly amused to see in [[Elections Gylias]]' official results that the total number of exhausted ballots surpassed Veronica's plurality in the first count. In the end, Laura won with 50, | As a consequence of the unpredictable final, the public was greatly amused to see in [[Elections Gylias]]' official results that the total number of exhausted ballots surpassed Veronica's plurality in the first count. In the end, Laura won with 50,1% of final preferences to Veronica's 49,9% — the narrowest winning margin for an incoming president since [[Gylian presidential election, 1986|1986]]. | ||
This was the third presidential election in which the final candidates tied at carrying 10 regions each, after [[Gylian presidential election, | This was the third presidential election in which the final candidates tied at carrying 10 regions each, after [[Gylian presidential election, 1968|1968]] and [[Gylian presidential election, 1995|1995]]. Notably, Veronica overturned Laura's pluralities and won majorities across northern Gylias. Commentators speculated that Laura's [[Varnaþ family]] background particularly harmed her in [[Salxar Region|Salxar]], [[Makarces Region|Makarces]], [[Gacar Region|Gacar]], and [[Gerşyr Region|Gerşyr]], whose left-leaning voters recoiled at voting for a descendant of royalty and preferred the prestige of the [[Rossetti family]] name instead. | ||
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A presidential election was held in Gylias on 22 January 2007.
In one of the most unpredictable presidential elections in Gylian history, third-placed Progressive Alliance candidate Laura Varnaþ advanced to the final round through vote transfers, and narrowly defeated Liberal Union candidate Veronica Rossetti, who had won a plurality of first preference votes.
Procedure
The election was held through instant-runoff voting.
Candidates were registered with Elections Gylias in accordance with normal procedures. They could either be nominated by a political party or electoral bloc, civic organisations, or self-nomination as independents.
Candidates
| Candidate | Nominator | Office(s) held | Details | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veronica Rossetti | 
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Liberal Union | Governor of Alţira (1990–2002) |
Campaigned as the main liberal candidate. | |
| Nicolette Mercier | 
|
National Bloc | Governor of Herlan (since 2002) |
Campaigned as the main conservative candidate. | |
| Laura Varnaþ | 
|
Progressive Alliance | City Councillor of Velouria (1992–2002) Regional Councillor for Nerveiík-Iárus-Daláyk (2002–2006) |
Campaigned as the main leftist candidate. | |
| Miranda Belloni | 
|
Associazione degli Italiani di Gylias | None | Campaigned on promotion of italianità. | |
| Amanda Leloup | 
|
OMFLG–ACFEN | Governor of Nezyál (1970–1978) |
Campaigned on promotion of francité. | |
| Dora Eðyn | 
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Centre Group | None | Campaigned on promotion of science. | |
Results
| Candidate | Nominator | First count | % | Final count | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veronica Rossetti | LU | 2.943.516 | 20,7% | 5.605.621 | 49,9% | |
| Nicolette Mercier | NB | 2.559.579 | 18,0% | |||
| Laura Varnaþ | PA | 2.445.820 | 17,2% | 5.628.088 | 50,1% | |
| Miranda Belloni | ASITAG | 2.417.380 | 17,0% | |||
| Amanda Leloup | OMFLG–ACFEN | 2.246.742 | 15,8% | |||
| Dora Eðyn | CG | 1.421.989 | 10,0% | |||
| Others/write-ins | 184.859 | 1,3% | ||||
| Total | 14.219.885 | 100% | 11.233.709 | 100% | ||
| Registered voters and turnout | 15.037.218 | 96,2% | ||||
Maps
Analysis
The first presidential open race since 1991 also proved to be highly unpredictable. The major electoral blocs fielded compelling candidates. The Liberal Union nominated Veronica Rossetti, the matriarch of the Rossetti family and then-former Governor of Alţira. The National Bloc nominated incumbent Governor of Herlan Nicolette Mercier.
For the first time since 1968, there was a Centre Group candidate: scientist Dora Eðyn, one of Gylias' leading experts in solar power conversion and a professor at Anca Déuréy University.
The Progressive Alliance's nomination of Laura Varnaþ was seen as a curious choice, due to her descent from the Varnaþ family and her considerably lower profile in regional politics.
An unusual entry was the actress Miranda Belloni, freshly established as one of Gylias' leading actresses. Miranda stood on a platform of promoting italianità, and was endorsed by the Associazione degli Italiani di Gylias (ASITAG). She ran a tongue-in-cheek campaign that heavily capitalised on her Italian sex symbol status. She attracted unofficial support from the People's Party for a Flourishing Nightlife due to her existing ties to Readymade Records, and from Love, Nature, Democracy due to her joking promise to ensure "a sex symbol for each ethnicity".
She produced two highly successful PPBs — one which spoofed Carla Miló and Silvana Perriello's short film Perché vuoi una ragazza italiana ("Why you want an Italian girlfriend") as Perché vuoi una presidente "italiana" ("Why you want an 'Italian' president"), and another which parodied her breakthrough role in Malèna, showing her at a press conference unable to describe her platform due to being constantly interrupted by leading questions.
Despite the humorous tone of her campaign, Miranda was sensitive about the ASITAG endorsement, and described herself as "Italian" using air quotes because "I didn't want anybody to think that not acting like me made them less Italian".
In the first round, Veronica won a plurality of first preference votes, and carried the traditional liberal strongholds of Arxaþ, Alţira, and Elena. Nicolette finished second with 18% of first preference votes, and pluralities in 3 southern regions — although notably not Herlan, where she was narrowly overtaken by Amanda. Laura was in third place, with pluralities in the mountainous northern regions and Mişeyáke.
Miranda's 17% and Amanda's 15,8% represented strong tallies of first preference votes for the colourful candidates, and both were at their strongest in non-inscrit-friendly regions like Sváen, Tomes, Nezyál, and Herlan. Dora Eðyn finished last by a wide margin, with only 10% of first preference votes and pluralities in Nauras and Kausania.
If the first preferences suggested a liberal–conservative showdown, this was overturned by vote transfers: Nicolette generally gained transfers from Dora's voters, but Laura surpassed her due to more transfers from Miranda and Amanda's voters, eliminating her and setting up a left–liberal contest in the final round.
As a consequence of the unpredictable final, the public was greatly amused to see in Elections Gylias' official results that the total number of exhausted ballots surpassed Veronica's plurality in the first count. In the end, Laura won with 50,1% of final preferences to Veronica's 49,9% — the narrowest winning margin for an incoming president since 1986.
This was the third presidential election in which the final candidates tied at carrying 10 regions each, after 1968 and 1995. Notably, Veronica overturned Laura's pluralities and won majorities across northern Gylias. Commentators speculated that Laura's Varnaþ family background particularly harmed her in Salxar, Makarces, Gacar, and Gerşyr, whose left-leaning voters recoiled at voting for a descendant of royalty and preferred the prestige of the Rossetti family name instead.
