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'''Elections in [[Ad'ihan (nation)|Ad'ihan]]''' take place only for the [[Ad'ihan (nation)#Senate|Ad'ihan Senate]], and are scheduled to occur at least once every three years, although a sitting [[Chief Minister of the International Protectorate|Chief Minister]] or [[Governor of the International Protectorate|Governor]] may call early elections. To date, there have been two elections in Ad'ihan. | '''Elections in [[Ad'ihan (nation)|Ad'ihan]]''' take place only for the [[Ad'ihan (nation)#Senate|Ad'ihan Senate]], and are scheduled to occur at least once every three years, although a sitting [[Chief Minister of the International Protectorate|Chief Minister]] or [[Governor of the International Protectorate|Governor]] may call early elections. To date, there have been two elections in Ad'ihan. | ||
| − | ==November 2143== | + | ==List of elections== |
| + | ===November 2143=== | ||
The elections of October to November 2143 were the first-ever, held to fill the first Senate of Ad'ihan after Ad'ihan was granted self-governance. | The elections of October to November 2143 were the first-ever, held to fill the first Senate of Ad'ihan after Ad'ihan was granted self-governance. | ||
| − | ===Structure of Senate=== | + | ====Structure of Senate==== |
The structure of the Senate, and elections, in 2143 were as follows: | The structure of the Senate, and elections, in 2143 were as follows: | ||
*56 seats in Senate | *56 seats in Senate | ||
*60% supermajority (34 votes) to pass any legislation | *60% supermajority (34 votes) to pass any legislation | ||
| − | *Ad'ihan is divided into four regions, with each party naming a team of two candidates to stand in each region | + | *Four seats reserved for ruling federal party |
| + | *Ad'ihan is divided into four regions, with each party naming a team of two candidates to stand in each region. Winners of each of the four regional elections automatically gain two seats in the Senate, filled by the winning candidates. The results of the regional elections are then added together, and the final vote percentage at a national level determines the makeup of the remaining 44 seats. These remaining Senators have no obligation to any voting region and are filled by party members by various means. | ||
| − | ===Regional results=== | + | ====Regional results==== |
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*[[Chief Minister of the International Protectorate]]: [[Alex Canning]] ([[Green Ad'ihan]]) | *[[Chief Minister of the International Protectorate]]: [[Alex Canning]] ([[Green Ad'ihan]]) | ||
| − | ==July 2144 elections== | + | ==July 2144== |
| + | The snap elections of July 2144 were called by [[Alex Canning]] after he resigned his Cabinet to preempt a threatened vote of no-confidence in his government after he made controversial remarks over the appointment of [[Governor of the International Protectorate|Governor]] [[Simon Collins]]. | ||
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| + | ===Structure of Senate=== | ||
| + | *62 seats | ||
| + | *Supermajority of 60% (38 votes) to pass legislation and a supermajority of 70% (44 votes) to nominate a Chief Minister or propose a constitutional change | ||
| + | *Four seats reserved for ruling federal party | ||
| + | *Ad'ihan is divided into four regions, with each party naming a team of four candidates to stand in each region. Winners of each of the four regional elections automatically gain a number seats in the Senate, filled by the winning candidates: | ||
| + | **The winning party in the region with the most people voting gets 4 seats | ||
| + | **The winning party in the region with the second-most number of people voting gets 3 seats | ||
| + | **The winning party/parties in the other two regions get/s 2 seats. | ||
| + | *The results of the regional elections are then added together, and the final vote percentage at a national level determines the makeup of the remaining 47 seats. These remaining Senators have no obligation to any voting region and are filled by party members by various means. | ||
[[Category:Elections|Ad'ihan]] | [[Category:Elections|Ad'ihan]] | ||
[[Category:Ad'ihan]] | [[Category:Ad'ihan]] | ||
Revision as of 23:47, 12 October 2007
Elections in Ad'ihan take place only for the Ad'ihan Senate, and are scheduled to occur at least once every three years, although a sitting Chief Minister or Governor may call early elections. To date, there have been two elections in Ad'ihan.
Contents
List of elections
November 2143
The elections of October to November 2143 were the first-ever, held to fill the first Senate of Ad'ihan after Ad'ihan was granted self-governance.
Structure of Senate
The structure of the Senate, and elections, in 2143 were as follows:
- 56 seats in Senate
- 60% supermajority (34 votes) to pass any legislation
- Four seats reserved for ruling federal party
- Ad'ihan is divided into four regions, with each party naming a team of two candidates to stand in each region. Winners of each of the four regional elections automatically gain two seats in the Senate, filled by the winning candidates. The results of the regional elections are then added together, and the final vote percentage at a national level determines the makeup of the remaining 44 seats. These remaining Senators have no obligation to any voting region and are filled by party members by various means.
Regional results
| Region 2 | ||
| Party | Votes (percentage) | Seats won |
|---|---|---|
| Parti populaire ad'ihanais | 3,830 (36.3%) | 2 |
| Green Ad'ihan | 2,367 (22.4%) | 0 |
| Federal Ad'ihan Front | 2,067 (19.6%) | 0 |
| Conservateur Ad'ihan | 1,124 (10.7%) | 0 |
| Ad'ihan Freedom Movement | 682 (6.5%) | 0 |
| Réseau marxiste d'Ad'ihan | 495 (4.7%) | 0 |
| National Centrist Board (Federal ruling party) |
No participation | 1 |
| Total | 10,565 | – |
| Region 1 | ||
| Party | Votes (percentage) | Seats won |
|---|---|---|
| Parti populaire ad'ihanais | 4,300 (36.1%) | 2 |
| Federal Ad'ihan Front | 2,811 (23.6%) | 0 |
| Conservateur Ad'ihan | 2,645 (22.2%) | 0 |
| Ad'ihan Freedom Movement | 1,314 (11.0%) | 0 |
| Réseau marxiste d'Ad'ihan | 451 (3.8%) | 0 |
| Green Ad'ihan | 391 (3.3%) | 0 |
| National Centrist Board (Federal ruling party) |
No participation | 1 |
| Total | 11,912 | – |
| Region 4 | ||
| Party | Votes (percentage) | Seats won |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Ad'ihan Front | 5,210 (38.2%) | 2 |
| Conservateur Ad'ihan | 5,050 (37.0%) | 0 |
| Ad'ihan Freedom Movement | 1,630 (12.0%) | 0 |
| Réseau marxiste d'Ad'ihan | 710 (5.2%) | 0 |
| Parti populaire ad'ihanais | 631 (4.6%) | 0 |
| Green Ad'ihan | 400 (2.9%) | 0 |
| National Centrist Board (Federal ruling party) |
No participation | 1 |
| Total | 13,631 | – |
| Region 3 | ||
| Party | Votes (percentage) | Seats won |
|---|---|---|
| Conservateur Ad'ihan | 3,570 (27.9%) | 2 |
| Federal Ad'ihan Front | 3,020 (23.6%) | 0 |
| Parti populaire ad'ihanais | 2,670 (20.9%) | 0 |
| Green Ad'ihan | 2,002 (15.7%) | 0 |
| Réseau marxiste d'Ad'ihan | 869 (6.8%) | 0 |
| Ad'ihan Freedom Movement | 650 (5.1%) | 0 |
| National Centrist Board (Federal ruling party) |
No participation | 1 |
| Total | 12,781 | – |
National results
| Party | Votes (percentage) | Seats won* |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Ad'ihan Front | 13,108 (26.81%) | 12 |
| Conservateur Ad'ihan | 12,389 (25.34%) | 11 |
| Parti populaire ad'ihanais | 11,431 (23.38%) | 10 |
| Green Ad'ihan | 5,160 (10.55%) | 5 |
| Ad'ihan Freedom Movement | 4,268 (8.75%) | 4 |
| Réseau marxiste d'Ad'ihan | 2,525 (5.16%) | 2 |
| Total | 48,889 | – |
| *Does not include regional seats won | ||
Final makeup of Senate
| Legend |
| In coalition government |
| In alliance |
| Party | Number of seats |
|---|---|
| Parti populaire ad'ihanais | 14 |
| Federal Ad'ihan Front | 14 |
| Conservateur Ad'ihan | 13 |
| Green Ad'ihan | 5 |
| Ad'ihan Freedom Movement | 4 |
| National Centrist Board (Federal ruling party) |
4 |
| Réseau marxiste d'Ad'ihan | 2 |
| Total | 56 |
July 2144
The snap elections of July 2144 were called by Alex Canning after he resigned his Cabinet to preempt a threatened vote of no-confidence in his government after he made controversial remarks over the appointment of Governor Simon Collins.
Structure of Senate
- 62 seats
- Supermajority of 60% (38 votes) to pass legislation and a supermajority of 70% (44 votes) to nominate a Chief Minister or propose a constitutional change
- Four seats reserved for ruling federal party
- Ad'ihan is divided into four regions, with each party naming a team of four candidates to stand in each region. Winners of each of the four regional elections automatically gain a number seats in the Senate, filled by the winning candidates:
- The winning party in the region with the most people voting gets 4 seats
- The winning party in the region with the second-most number of people voting gets 3 seats
- The winning party/parties in the other two regions get/s 2 seats.
- The results of the regional elections are then added together, and the final vote percentage at a national level determines the makeup of the remaining 47 seats. These remaining Senators have no obligation to any voting region and are filled by party members by various means.
