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| election_date = {{Start date|1964|11|13|df=y}} | | election_date = {{Start date|1964|11|13|df=y}} | ||
| next_election = | | next_election = | ||
| next_year = 1968 | | next_year = [[1968 Central Shaneville Presidential election|1968]] | ||
| next_mps = | | next_mps = | ||
| seats_for_election= 264 seats in the Central Shaneville Parliament (CSP) | | seats_for_election= 264 seats in the Central Shaneville Parliament (CSP) | ||
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| image1 = [[File:Steve_McLaren.jpg|150px]] | | image1 = [[File:Steve_McLaren.jpg|150px]] | ||
| leader1 = Steve McLaren | | leader1 = '''Steve McLaren''' | ||
| leaders_seat1 = Cagliari | | leaders_seat1 = '''Cagliari''' | ||
| colour1 = ff0000 | | colour1 = ff0000 | ||
| party1 = Liberal Party | | party1 = '''Liberal Party''' | ||
| alliance1 = | | alliance1 = | ||
| leader_since1 = October 1960 | | leader_since1 = '''October 1960''' | ||
| last_election1 = 3,150,762 (38.7%) | | last_election1 = '''3,150,762 (38.7%)''' | ||
| seats_before1 = 103 | | seats_before1 = '''103''' | ||
| seats1 = | | seats1 = '''225''' | ||
| seat_change1 = | | seat_change1 = '''+122''' | ||
| popular_vote1 = | | popular_vote1 = '''4,676,983''' | ||
| percentage1 = | | percentage1 = '''56.1%''' | ||
| swing1 = - | | swing1 = - | ||
<!-- | <!-- Progressive --> | ||
| image2 = [[File: | | image2 = [[File:Bob_Dylan.jpg|140px]] | ||
| leader2 = | | leader2 = Bob Dylan | ||
| leaders_seat2 = | | leaders_seat2 = Ajaccio | ||
| colour2 = | | colour2 = FF6A00 | ||
| party2 = | | party2 = New Democratic Party | ||
| alliance2 = | | alliance2 = | ||
| leader_since2 = | | leader_since2 = October 1960 | ||
| last_election2 = | | last_election2 = 2,455,822 (30.1%) | ||
| seats_before2 = | | seats_before2 = 78 | ||
| seats2 = | | seats2 = 17 | ||
| seat_change2 = - | | seat_change2 = -59 | ||
| popular_vote2 = | | popular_vote2 = 1,837,680 | ||
| percentage2 = | | percentage2 = 22.0% | ||
| swing2 = - | | swing2 = - | ||
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<!-- | | image3 = [[File:Robert_Bourassa_CSV.gif|145px]] | ||
| image3 = [[File: | | leader3 = Robert Bourassa | ||
| leader3 = | | leaders_seat3 = Porte-Vecchio | ||
| leaders_seat3 = | | colour3 = 0087dc | ||
| colour3 = | | party3 = Progressive Conservative Party | ||
| party3 = | |||
| alliance3 = | | alliance3 = | ||
| leader_since3 = | | leader_since3 = January 1962 | ||
| last_election3 = | | last_election3 = 1,874,911 (23.0%) | ||
| seats_before3 = | | seats_before3 = 58 | ||
| seats3 | | seats3 = 15 | ||
| seat_change3 = - | | seat_change3 = -43 | ||
| popular_vote3 = | | popular_vote3 = 1,304,587 | ||
| percentage3 = | | percentage3 = 15.6% | ||
| swing3 = - | | swing3 = - | ||
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| party4 = Social Credit Workers' Party | | party4 = Social Credit Workers' Party | ||
| alliance4 = | | alliance4 = | ||
| leader_since4 = | | leader_since4 = January 1964 | ||
| last_election4 = 670,875 (8.2%) | | last_election4 = 670,875 (8.2%) | ||
| seats_before4 = 25 | | seats_before4 = 25 | ||
| seats4 = | | seats4 = 7 | ||
| seat_change4 = - | | seat_change4 = -18 | ||
| popular_vote4 = | | popular_vote4 = 521,963 | ||
| percentage4 = | | percentage4 = 6.3% | ||
| swing4 = - | | swing4 = - | ||
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| before_party = Liberal Party | | before_party = Liberal Party | ||
| posttitle = President of Central Shaneville | | posttitle = President of Central Shaneville | ||
| after_election = | | after_election = Steve McLaren | ||
| after_party = | | after_party = Liberal Party | ||
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Meanwhile, the Social Credit Party was criticized when Bill Chadwell (who was seen as out of touch by the people) suggested that the government might consider putting an end to public assistance to smaller parties. | Meanwhile, the Social Credit Party was criticized when Bill Chadwell (who was seen as out of touch by the people) suggested that the government might consider putting an end to public assistance to smaller parties. | ||
The 1964 election was predicted to be the biggest majority win in Presidential election history with the Liberals predicted to win 219 seats which was backed by media pundits alike, the Liberal Party did in fact win the biggest majority in Central Shaneville history at this point. | The 1964 election was predicted to be the biggest majority win in Presidential election history with the Liberals predicted to win 219 seats which was backed by media pundits alike, the Liberal Party did in fact win the biggest majority in Central Shaneville history at this point meaning Steve McLaren retained his Presidency. | ||
==Exit Poll== | ==Exit Poll== | ||
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The 1964 Central Shaneville Presidential election was held on the 13 November 1964, Steve McLaren and the Liberals were the incumbent President and party respectively.
The 1964 election were the first elections to feature televised debates which came to the attention of the entire nation, this was the first time the electorate could see all the candidates on one platform rather than having to rely on party posters, newspaper articles and radio broadcasts.
Other things to note during the campaigns include President McLaren's campaign was based around the importance of the university, it was a popular choice with voters who wanted to see the islands prosperous.
Meanwhile, the Social Credit Party was criticized when Bill Chadwell (who was seen as out of touch by the people) suggested that the government might consider putting an end to public assistance to smaller parties.
The 1964 election was predicted to be the biggest majority win in Presidential election history with the Liberals predicted to win 219 seats which was backed by media pundits alike, the Liberal Party did in fact win the biggest majority in Central Shaneville history at this point meaning Steve McLaren retained his Presidency.
Exit Poll
The Exit Poll took place a week before the election and predicted the following:
| Parties | Seats | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Party | 219 | - | |
| New Democratic Party | 17 | - | |
| Social Credit Workers' Party | 15 | - | |
| Progressive Conservative Party | 10 | - | |
| Undecided | 3 | - | |
| LIBERAL PARTY WINS BACK A MAJORITY | |||
Results
After all electoral districts had been declared, the results were:
| Party | Leader | MLs | Votes | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Of total | Of total | |||||||
| Liberal Party | Steve McLaren (Incumbent) |
225 | 0.0% | 225 / 264
|
xxx | 56.1%' | 56.1% | |
| New Democratic Party | Bob Dylan | 17 | 0.0% | 17 / 264
|
xxx | 22.0% | 22.0% | |
| Progressive Conservative Party | Robert Bourassa | 15 | 0.0% | 15 / 264
|
xxx | 15.6% | 15.6% | |
| Social Credit Workers' Party | Bill Chadwell | 7 | 0.0% | 7 / 264
|
xxx | 6.3% | 6.3% | |