Kalistani Major History

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Bjorksdattir takes Ananto and Seals Nomination
Moderate turnout "still important" to Brethrenist Candidate
Kaliburg, Ananto District
November 7, 4016


Prime Minister of the Republic casts her ballot in the Ananto District Primary in September

In September Ananto Primaries, Dr. Hilda Bjorksdattir scored her third straight victory, and with that, obtained the plurality of votes in the Socialist Party Primary contest.  The Brethrenist Candidate and Assistant Professor took her positive message to the people and won the hearts of the People of Kaliburg.  Two weeks later, the Socialist Party held their convention in Kaliburg to officially nominate Bjorksdattir.  Eva Hayek, the second place candidate, and Agnetha Hilstrom-Bennots threw their support behind Bjorksdattir ahead of the convention, ending hopes of Suldanor primary winner and Independent Conservative Frieda Schmidt of a serious floor fight. 


Frieda Schmidt-Bennots addresses the SP's Nominating Convention

Schmidt was given time and space at the Convention nonetheless, and was given an opportunity to address the Convention.  Among other comments Schmidt made, she said:

"I am very gracious for the opportunity to participate in your process, and in Suldanor, as well as throughout the remainder of the country, we demonstrated that there is an appetite for conservatism in some places:  an opening toward free trade, toward private industry and enterprise, a restoration of the market as the mechanism of economic change, and of conservative social values.  Though you will nominate Bjorksdattir at the end of the process, please keep in mind those in the country who have a lot of talent and passion, and are looking for opportunities to serve the Republic, though they do not share the political opinions of those who decide issues for our country.  We wish to lend our hearts and hands, our sweat and time to the Republic as well, and are happy to work with those who have permitted people like me to run for office within their process, though they did not have to."

Brethrenist Candidate Bjorksdattir, addressing convention after being officially nominated for President of the Republic

For her part, Hilda Bjorksdattir kept her comments short.  She thanked all those who competed in the process for keeping the campaign clean and honest, and for highlighting the areas of political division and unity in the Republic.

"We have learned so much during this campaign.  For example, we have learned that there is some support for greater integration across Selaya within Kalistan.  We also learned just how firmly the Brethrenist faith has taken hold in Kalistan.  Over the last 100 years, Brethrenism has become synonymous with public life in many places throughout Kalistan.  There are many varieties of the Practice found throughout the Nation, as different communities innovate according to the needs and wants of their own particular communities.  I think there is also some support for a more internationalist outlook in Kalistan.  We have roundly seen rejection of an isolationist position by the voters of our Nation, and will look for opportunities going forward to expand Kalistani's outward orientation toward the world."

Bjorksdattir completed her acceptance speech with the following statement:  "I am humbled and honored to accept the nomination for President of the Republic and will strive every single day to make the Office of President of the Republic worthy of the respect and admiration of all people in our great Country."  Bjorksdattir was cheered wildly by the delegates at the convention, and will likely go on to win the Office in upcoming January elections. 

Ananto Primary Contest Results
1)  Hilda Bjorksdattir(B)-  1835310 (26.5)
2)  Eva Hayek(B)-  1631387 (23.5)
3)  Guillermo Castro(B)-  1427464 (20.5)
4)  Agnetha Hilstrom-Bennots(Int)-  1223539 (17.6)
5)  Frieda Schmidt-Bennots(Ind)-  815694 (11.8)

Overall Results:
1)  Bjorksdattir-  7675814
2)  Hayek-  7091503
3)  Schmidt-Bennots-  6334735
4)  Hilstrom-Bennots-  5923113
5)  Castro-  5889147
6)  Filotimo-  2954781
7)  Carrangus-  2940624
8)  Bhattichariya-  2678174
9)  Sanchez-Guirre-  416819

Total-  41,904,709 votes cast