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Revision as of 14:18, 16 November 2021
Central Shaneville holds elections for legislatures or governments in several jurisdictions: for the federal (national) government, provincial and territorial governments. Local councils also get their own elections. All Central Shaneville citizens aged 18 or older who currently reside in Central Shaneville (or at any point in their life have resided in the nation, regardless of time away) as of the polling day may vote in presidential elections. The most recent election was a re-election called by President John Poseidon which occurred on December 5, 2020.
Elections for other levels of government may have additional residency or ownership requirements. For example, some municipalities allow both residents and non-resident landowners to vote.
Parliament and Senate
The Parliament of Central Shaneville has two chambers: the House of Commons has 242 members (it used to have 333), elected for a maximum four-year term in single-seat electoral districts, and the Senate has 105 members appointed by district elections. Senators are given a six year term and thus often serve much longer than the president.
National elections are governed by the Central Shaneville Elections Commission. Using the first past the post voting system, Central Shaneville's people vote for their local Member of Parliament (MP), who represents one specific constituency or district in the Senate. The leader of the party most likely to hold the confidence of the senate becomes a nominee for president.
Most MPs are members of a political party, although candidates may stand for election as independents unaffiliated with any political party. Once candidates are elected, sitting members of parliament are permitted to "cross the floor" switching party affiliation without having to first resign and restand for office under their new affiliation. Sitting members may also be dismissed from or voluntarily leave their party and become independents. As a result, the distribution of seats by party affiliation often fluctuates in between elections.
Although several parties are typically represented in parliament over the years, Central Shaneville has recently had two dominant political parties since the government's reform in 2016: the Liberal Democrats Party and the Labour party however in 2020, during the re-election, Labour was dethroned as the second dominant party by the Commonwealth People's Party which is the newest party aimed at giving young people a voice.
If a government loses a confidence motion or no majority is found during a presidential election, the president will ask the speaker of the senate to call an election if no coalition is formed and the senate speaker follows that advice.
List of presidential elections
This election usually occurs every 4 years, there are no term limits on being president, the first election was in 1912 following the completion of the original Central Shaneville Parliament after it was granted autonomy from the international community.
List of Presidential elections
Election Year |
President | Picture | Summary | Conservatives | Liberal Party | Anti-Confederates | Independent | Other | Total seats |
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1912 | Henry Hite | The Conservative Party won a majority government after a campaign that kept verbally attacking the opposition. This was the first ever Central Shaneville presidential election. The first official seats of the Central Shaneville Parliament were decided. The controversial Anti-Confederates party became the subject of much physical and verbal abuse throughout this campaign due to their non-federal status. The aftermath of the election sees the Anti-Confederates party disbanded following the death of their leader following a demonstration. |
112 | 53 | 15 | - | - | 180 | |
1916 | Ben Murker | The Liberal Party gains a majority in Parliament resulting in their first election win. Ben Murker becomes the 2nd President of Central Shaneville. A major party shakeup occurs when new Conservative and Liberal MP's arrive in Parliament. |
73 | 107 | - | - | 180 | ||
1920 | Ben Murker | The Liberal Party extend their majority by 13 seats in parliament. Ben Murker becomes the first ever Central Shaneville President to be elected for a second term. |
60 | 120 | - | - | 180 | ||
Election Year |
President | Picture | Summary | Conservatives | Liberal Party | Progressive | Independent | Other | Total seats |
1924 | William Mackenzie | The new Progressive Party forms a minority government after no majority was reached. The Progressive Party made their electoral debut looking to make their way into Parliament. Incumbent President, Ben Murker, seeked a third team despite bad health. |
26 | 74 | 80 | - | - | 180 | |
1925 | Jean André | A coalition is formed between the Progressive and Conservative parties. The Conservatives win more seats than the Progressives putting them in charge. Jean Andre of the Conservatives becomes President. The Senate passed a vote through Parliament for a re-election to see if a workable majority could be reached which was accepted. This is the first re-election in Central Shaneville history. |
83 (110) Coalition |
70 | 27 Coalition |
- | - | 180 | |
1928 | William Mackenzie | William Mackenzie wins re-election gaining a proper first term. Incumbent President Jean Andre does not seek re-election being the first president to do so. The Progressive-Conservative Coalition is disbanded due to a Conservative leadership change. The Conservatives win 0 seats which makes them consider quitting. |
0 | 33 | 147 | - | - | 180 | |
Election Year |
President | Picture | Summary | Conservatives | Liberal Party | Progressive | National Workers' Alliance |
Other | Total seats |
1932 | John Tait | The Conservatives win a minority government. No re-election is called due to a vote of confidence by the other parties and parliament. The National Workers' Alliance Party makes its electoral debut in a bid to beat the Conservatives into Parliament. |
77 | 31 | 0 | 72 | - | 180 | |
1936 | George Hargrave | The National Worker's Alliance forms a minority government in an unlikely win for the new party. | 53 | 5 | 37 | 85 | - | 180 | |
1940 | George Hargrave | Hargrave wins re-election by one seat despite the NWA's possible involvement in an assassination however his name was cleared shortly after. | 55 | 43 | 26 | 56 | - | 180 | |
Election Year |
President | Picture | Summary | Liberal Party | New Democratic Party | Progressive Conservatives |
Social Credit Workers' Party |
Other | Total seats |
1944 | Louis Banderas | Reforms are seen in the Central Shaneville Parliament. The New Democratic and Social Credit Workers' Party are formed. The New Democratic Party candidate becomes the first woman to run for President. |
181 | 58 | 15 | 10 | - | 264 | |
1948 | Louis Banderas John Dunster |
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The Liberals win re-election however this time it is a minority government. The New Democratic Party cement their place as a major party after beating the Conservatives for the second election in a row. John Dunster takes over as President in 1949 due to the death of Banderas. |
103 | 86 | 54 | 21 | - | 264 |
1952 | John Dunster | The Liberals win back their majority. John Dunster wins his first official term as President. The Liberal Party becomes the first party to win back to back terms with two different leaders. |
145 | 31 | 69 | 19 | - | 264 | |
1956 | John Dunster | The Conservatives form a coalition with the Social Credit Party for this election. Incumbent President John Dunster's approval rating soars during this time due to his modernization of Central Shaneville. |
150 | 15 | 84 (99) Coalition |
15 Coalition |
- | 264 | |
1960 | TBD | John Dunser becomes the longest sitting President in the nation's history at that point. John Dunster doesn't seek re-election and endorses Steve McLaren (his successor.) |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 264 |
The New Parliament (2016-present)
Election Year |
President | Picture | Summary | Liberal Democrats | Commonwealth People's Party |
CS Labor | Independent | Other | Total seats |
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2016 | Chase Owens | Chase Owens is elected following a structural rebuild of the Central Shaneville Parliament. The new Liberal Democrat party achieves a majority government. This election sees the debut of the Commonwealth People's Party. |
159 | 81 | 2 | 0 | 0 (CS National Party) | 242 | |
Election Year |
President | Picture | Summary | Liberal Democrats | Commonwealth People's Party |
National Labor Coalition |
Independent | Other | Total seats |
2020 | Chase Owens John Poseidon |
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Chase Owens resigns in 2018 due to poor health The Commonwealth People's Party wins the election but no government is formed. John Poseidon remains President after an emergency senate meeting where legislation for a re-election in a bid to build a majority government was passed. The National and Labor parties form a coalition. |
49 | 98 | 95 | 0 | - | 242 |
2020 (re-election) | John Poseidon | John Poseidon achieves a majority government and wins his first full term as President with the Liberal Democrats by just 6 seats. The National and Labor parties have the worst major party performance in Central Shaneville history. The Commonwealth People's Party becomes a major party. |
128 | 90 | 24 | 0 | - | 242 |
List of political parties
Current Political Parties
- Central Shaneville National-Labor Coalition (2016-present) - Formed after the 2016 election, this party is the most right leaning party and is technically 2 parties in 1 with the Labor party and Central Shaneville National Party forming this coalition to combat the Liberal Democrats and Commonwealth party however this was fail miserably in the 2020 re-election with the coalition only scoring 2 seats.
- Commonwealth People's Party (2016-present) - Formed in 2016, this party is neither left or right - its prime aim is to give young people a voice in politics
- Liberal Democrats (2016-present) - Formed in 2016, the Liberal Democrats are a left leaning party who was founded during the rebuild of the Central Shaneville Parliament.
Former Parties
- Anti-Confederates - The most controversial party in Central Shaneville history, they were against the idea of Central Shaneville federalism and the formation of parliament, their leader was also not well liked with the people, it only lasted one election cycle as the party was disbanded following the death of its leader during a public demonstration, their seats were absorbed by the Liberal Party.
- Conservative Party - One of two original parties in Central Shaneville, this party gave the nation its first president (Henry Hite) it was more centre aligned on the political spectrum than most Conservative parties around the world.
- Liberal Party - The left leaning party on the political spectrum, the second of the original parties in Central Shaneville. This party gave Central Shaneville its first re-elected president (Ben Murker.)
- National Workers' Alliance - A party set up by farmers in rural communities in the early 1930's to stop the spread of urbanization in Central Shaneville.
- New Democratic Party - A Democratic socialist party which was formed from the National Workers' Alliance's left-leaning MPs.
- Progressive Party - The Progressive Party's aim was to bring Central Shaneville "into the 20th century" they were neither left or right aligned.
- Social Credit Workers' Party - was a populist political party that promoted social credit theories of monetary reform.
List of presidents
No. | Portrait | Name | Elected | Term of office | Political party | Electorate served during election | |||
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Took office | Left office | Time in office | |||||||
1 | Henry Hite | 1912 | 11 October 1912 |
12 October 1916 |
4 years, 1 day | Conservative | Southern Bay, 1912–1916 | ||
2 | Ben Murker | 1916 1920 |
13 October 1916 |
10 October 1924 |
7 years, 363 days | Liberal | New Helvetia, 1916–1924 | ||
3 | William Mackenzie | 1924 | 11 October 1924 |
17 July 1925 |
279 days | Progressive | Bayside, 1924-1925 | ||
4 | Jean André | 1925 | 18 July 1925 |
12 October 1928 |
3 years, 86 days | Conservative (Coalition with Progressive Party) |
Bastia, 1925-1928 (resigned) | ||
(3) | William Mackenzie | 1928 | 12 October 1928 |
14 October 1932 |
4 years, 2 days | Progressive | Bayside, 1928-1932 | ||
5 | John Trait | 1932 | 15 October 1932 |
9 October 1936 |
3 years, 360 days | Conservative (Minority) |
Sassari, 1932-1936 | ||
6 | George Hargrave | 1936 1940 |
10 October 1936 |
10 November 1944 |
8 years, 31 days | National Workers' Alliance (Minority) |
Ajaccio, 1936-1944 | ||
7 | Louis Banderas | 1944 1948 |
11 November 1944 |
6 August 1949 |
4 years, 268 days | Liberal (Majority from 1944-1948) Liberal (Minority) |
Sassari, 1944–1949 (died) | ||
8 | John Dunster | 1952 1956 |
6 August 1949 |
11 November 1960 |
11 years, 97 days | Liberal (Minority from 1949-1952) Liberal (Majority from 1952-1960) |
Sassari, 1949-1960 | ||
TBD | Chase Owens | 2016 | 11 November 2016 |
12 February 2018 |
1 year, 93 days | Liberal Democrats | Southern Bay, 2016–2018 (resigned) | ||
TBD | John Poseidon | - 2020 2020 (re-election) |
12 February 2018 |
Incumbent | 6 years, 315 days | Liberal Democrats | Lincoln Island, 2018–present |