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With just a month left before polling day, we round up the key events of the campaign
Kaliburg, Ananto District
December 19, 4061
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Eight parties will be contesting the elections
Campaigning for the National Assembly and Presidential election of January 4062 has been distinct from recent times in Kalistan, it has involved a total of eight parties so we decided to run through each party and provide you with some rudimentary, independent information gathered from interviews, press releases and party conferences.
Socialist Party of Kalistan
Presidential Race: Not running but offered backing to the Labour Party
Current Seats: 295
Most Seats: 750
President Bennots announced before campaigning began that he would not run for a third term, with the SP eventually deciding to support the Labour Party candidate. The ideal scenario is simple for them: maintain their majority.
The Conservative Independence Party
Presidential Race: Thomas Quintin is running
Current Seats: 133
Most Seats: 170
Thomas Quentin initially had the backing of the Kalistan Passion Party and there was also rumours of endorsement from the Democratic Freedom Alliance, however, both parties have now opted to field their own candidates and give a second-choice endorsement to the Labour Party.
Labour Party of Kalistan
Presidential Race: Luca Curti is running with backing from the Socialist Party and second choice support from the KPP and DFA
Current Seats: 98
Most Seats: 129
Luca Curti is looking to make the jump from Premier to President and has stated that he wants to put together a moderate, unity cabinet. He has the backing of the Socialist Party, with the Kalistan Passion Party and Democratic Freedom Alliance both offering support if their own candidates don't progress past the first round. Additionally, he received international endorsement from Liberal Mordusia.
Kalistan Passion Party
Presidential Race: William Killams is running, with the party choosing the LPoK as their second choice
Current Seats: 40
Most Seats: 40
The Kalistan Passion Party originally stated they would not run instead supporting Thomas Quentin (Conservative Independence Party). They changed their minds though stating, "we have decided to no longer back the more increasing far right CIP" so William Killams is now their nominee. They will be looking to increase their share of the seats after completing their first full term in the Assembly.
Democratic Freedom Alliance
Presidential Race: Arman Harasyl is running, with the party choosing the LPoK as their second choice
Current Seats: 1
Most Seats: 1
After much discussion over the position of the Labour Party on the SPoK, the Democratic Freedom Alliance confirmed they would support Labour as their second choice if their own candidate- Arman Harasyl- was unsuccessful in the first round. The DFA also received foreign support from the Conservative Party of Baltusia. Like the KPP, they'll want to increase their number of seats significantly.
Kalistan antieverything party
Presidential Race: Unclear
Current Seats: 0
Most Seats: 0
The new party will be looking to pick up at least a few votes in their first election although a high number of abstentions may be seen negatively by voters.
Kalistan National Democratic Party
Presidential Race: Not running but offered backing to the Democratic Freedom Alliance.
Current Seats: 0
Most Seats: 0
Another party running in their first elections, they will also be hoping to gain a seat or two. They offered their endorsement to the DFA at the last minute.
The Monarchist Party of Kalistan
Presidential Race: Unclear
Current Seats: 0
Most Seats: 0
Previously known as the Imperialist Party of Kalistan, they tabled a bill to bring back the Emperor in this term. This may get them some votes with loyalists.
With just a month left before polling day, we round up the key events of the campaign
Kaliburg, Ananto District
December 19, 4061
Eight parties will be contesting the elections
Campaigning for the National Assembly and Presidential election of January 4062 has been distinct from recent times in Kalistan, it has involved a total of eight parties so we decided to run through each party and provide you with some rudimentary, independent information gathered from interviews, press releases and party conferences.
Socialist Party of Kalistan
Presidential Race: Not running but offered backing to the Labour Party
Current Seats: 295
Most Seats: 750
President Bennots announced before campaigning began that he would not run for a third term, with the SP eventually deciding to support the Labour Party candidate. The ideal scenario is simple for them: maintain their majority.
The Conservative Independence Party
Presidential Race: Thomas Quintin is running
Current Seats: 133
Most Seats: 170
Thomas Quentin initially had the backing of the Kalistan Passion Party and there was also rumours of endorsement from the Democratic Freedom Alliance, however, both parties have now opted to field their own candidates and give a second-choice endorsement to the Labour Party.
Labour Party of Kalistan
Presidential Race: Luca Curti is running with backing from the Socialist Party and second choice support from the KPP and DFA
Current Seats: 98
Most Seats: 129
Luca Curti is looking to make the jump from Premier to President and has stated that he wants to put together a moderate, unity cabinet. He has the backing of the Socialist Party, with the Kalistan Passion Party and Democratic Freedom Alliance both offering support if their own candidates don't progress past the first round. Additionally, he received international endorsement from Liberal Mordusia.
Kalistan Passion Party
Presidential Race: William Killams is running, with the party choosing the LPoK as their second choice
Current Seats: 40
Most Seats: 40
The Kalistan Passion Party originally stated they would not run instead supporting Thomas Quentin (Conservative Independence Party). They changed their minds though stating, "we have decided to no longer back the more increasing far right CIP" so William Killams is now their nominee. They will be looking to increase their share of the seats after completing their first full term in the Assembly.
Democratic Freedom Alliance
Presidential Race: Arman Harasyl is running, with the party choosing the LPoK as their second choice
Current Seats: 1
Most Seats: 1
After much discussion over the position of the Labour Party on the SPoK, the Democratic Freedom Alliance confirmed they would support Labour as their second choice if their own candidate- Arman Harasyl- was unsuccessful in the first round. The DFA also received foreign support from the Conservative Party of Baltusia. Like the KPP, they'll want to increase their number of seats significantly.
Kalistan antieverything party
Presidential Race: Unclear
Current Seats: 0
Most Seats: 0
The new party will be looking to pick up at least a few votes in their first election although a high number of abstentions may be seen negatively by voters.
Kalistan National Democratic Party
Presidential Race: Not running but offered backing to the Democratic Freedom Alliance.
Current Seats: 0
Most Seats: 0
Another party running in their first elections, they will also be hoping to gain a seat or two. They offered their endorsement to the DFA at the last minute.
The Monarchist Party of Kalistan
Presidential Race: Unclear
Current Seats: 0
Most Seats: 0
Previously known as the Imperialist Party of Kalistan, they tabled a bill to bring back the Emperor in this term. This may get them some votes with loyalists.
Primary: Institutionalist Party of Kalistan (IPoK), 5146-
Inactive:
Socialist Party of Kalistan (SPoK), 2591-
Inactive:
Socialist Party of Kalistan (SPoK), 2591-