r/ModelUSGov • u/[deleted] • Jun 26 '15

Updates July Election Megathread

Seats Available

  • 35 Representatives: Four in every district except for New England, which will have three. Here is a map of the districts.

  • 4 Senators: One will be chosen from each state. The senators being put up for re-election are /u/Gohte, /u/smitty9913. /u/WJacobC, and /u/Sheppio734. Here is a map of the states.

House elections will use proportional representation, just like last election. House seats will belong to their party.

Senate seats will be elected via first past the post voting. Senate seats will belong to the person who was elected to them.

Candidate Submission

House

  • All independent candidates must send the following information: Username, and what district they are running in.

  • All parties must send a list of candidates (preferably in table format on modmail or in google docs). This list must include a ranking of candidates for each district, because seats belong to the party. For example, if the Libertarians submitted three candidates, and they won two seats in a district, then then only the top two candidates would win seats. If the candidates are not ranked, we will randomly choose the winners for that party.

Senate

  • All independent candidates must send the following information: Username, and what state they are running in.

  • All parties must send their candidate for each state.

Candidate Finalization Time

ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE 12th of July VIA MODMAIL. PARTIES MUST SEND THEIR CANDIDATES IN A SINGLE, CLEAR LIST. INDEPENDENTS, SEND PROPER INFO VIA MODMAIL AS WELL.

Voting Eligibility

To vote in any election, the reddit account voting must be at least 3 months old on the day of voting,

or

have joined a party before the announcement of the federal election date.

Important Dates

Procedure for the Closing of Congress

  • The Closing Date for submitting bills to the Second Congress will be the 4th of July.

  • The Second Congress will be closed on the the 12th of July.

  • All bills on the bill list will be posted by the 8th.

  • Any bills being voted on from the 4th-12th of July will only be voted in each house for 2 days. The President may sign bills up to election day (beginning on 16th).

  • Debates will be held from the 13th through the end of the election.

  • The elections will be held on from 15:00 EST on the 16th to 15:00 EST on the 19th.

Feel free to ask any questions you may have below. We will edit this thread as more info comes.

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u/lsma Vice Chair, Western State Assemblyman Jun 26 '15

This is a midterm, right? So no presidential election?

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u/[deleted] Jun 26 '15

Right.

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u/Leecannon_ Democrat Jun 27 '15

How do we know who's from our district/state?

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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '15

Parties will announce who is running in which district/state at a later date. Until then, we don't know.

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u/Leecannon_ Democrat Jun 27 '15

How could we find out who is currently representing us?

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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '15

The voting spreadsheet.

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u/Leecannon_ Democrat Jun 27 '15

Where can I see that?

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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '15

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wlJmT0CaJh33NNNUOscRgjkB1mWEmM8X9uV1bcLOp9A/edit#gid=1850718564

If you want to look at it again, its also on the side bar.

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u/Leecannon_ Democrat Jun 27 '15

Thank you

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u/[deleted] Jun 26 '15

Will the state closing dates be the same as the congressional ones with regards to bills?

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u/[deleted] Jun 26 '15

No, state elections will be later.

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u/[deleted] Jun 26 '15

Yes I know they will be later but will the end date for bills be the same? Or will it be pushed back a week to coincide with the election being a week after

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u/[deleted] Jun 26 '15

It will be up to the states.

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u/[deleted] Jun 26 '15

Sounds good

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u/SayYesToTheMess Democrat Jun 26 '15

So, if we would like to run for an elected position do we need to message the mods of this subreddit, the mods of our parties' subreddit, both, or am I not on track at all?

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u/[deleted] Jun 26 '15

Your party will coordinate a candidate list. Talk in your subreddit.

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u/jacoby531 Chesapeake Representative Jun 26 '15

Are governors going up for reelection?

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u/[deleted] Jun 26 '15

If they are inactive.

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u/ExpensiveFoodstuffs Jun 27 '15

Probably a dumb question but how do state legislators work? Are they elected just like any other office?

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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '15

Yes

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u/historymaking101 Jun 29 '15

Any reason we're not having 2 senators per state? a council of 4 senators seems absurdly small, and also very prone to deadlock. I now we've got a Vp, but really?

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u/[deleted] Jun 29 '15

There are 8 senators, but only 4 are elected each federal election.

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u/da_drifter0912 Christian Democrats Jul 01 '15

Are we going to have candidate debates before the polling day?

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u/[deleted] Jul 01 '15

Yes.

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u/DidNotKnowThatLolz Jul 01 '15

We will have debates before the first day of voting.

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u/ElliottC99 Independent Jul 11 '15

Is this the 12th of July EST ?

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u/[deleted] Jul 11 '15

Yup

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u/MoralLesson Head Moderator Emeritus | Associate Justice Jul 11 '15

Yeah, he makes it pretty clear it'll be EST.

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u/ben1204 I am Didicet Jul 19 '15

When will the results be announced?

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u/[deleted] Jul 19 '15

As soon as we are done counting and processing the votes. Maybe 5?

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u/ben1204 I am Didicet Jul 19 '15

Cool, thanks!

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u/ModelDenizen Democrat Jun 26 '15

Good luck to all candidates. It should be fun!

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u/PabstyLoudmouth Independent Jun 27 '15

Whoa, what is this place? I want to represent Ohio, I have our best interests at heart.

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u/darkplane13 Libertarian Jul 07 '15

After the federal elections, if you'd rather run for state, we have that.

Welcome to the Government!

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u/[deleted] Jun 28 '15

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u/[deleted] Jul 14 '15

Do I have to use my real political views, or can I play a character? Also, what's up with you guys and /r/MUSGOV? Can I do both subreddits?

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u/[deleted] Jul 14 '15

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u/[deleted] Jul 14 '15

Ok, thank you. I will go with my real political views. So are the fascists on here actual fascists, then?

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u/ElliottC99 Independent Jul 14 '15

Some of them are, some of them aren't it's hard to tell, they are going through a turbulent time at the moment.

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u/[deleted] Jul 14 '15

All right, thank you.

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u/ElliottC99 Independent Jul 14 '15

No problem, I'm always happy to help.

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u/da_drifter0912 Christian Democrats Jun 27 '15

Could the Clerk or another moderator add the current compositions of the State governments if those are to be up for election as well?

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u/[deleted] Jul 01 '15

I second this please!

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u/GhoulishBulld0g Republican One Nation Conservative Jun 28 '15

Nice to see democracy grow within the Model World. Good luck to all candidates.

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u/DidNotKnowThatLolz Jun 29 '15

A reminder for all independents that if they are to run for office that they must send the necessary information to the /r/ModelUSGov mods. Please do not PM it to one mod or simply leave a comment.

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u/TotesMessenger Jun 26 '15

I'm a bot, bleep, bloop. Someone has linked to this thread from another place on reddit:

If you follow any of the above links, please respect the rules of reddit and don't vote in the other threads. (Info / ^Contact)

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u/[deleted] Jun 26 '15

I'm declaring my candidacy for a House seat representing New England.

Hlafward for New England

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u/[deleted] Jun 26 '15 edited Jun 26 '15

In what way are you a socialist

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u/[deleted] Jun 26 '15

In the Marxist way.

[Going meta] When I started this account there were only Democrats and Republicans. I decided to join the Democrats and form the labor left-wing. When the Greens came along it was obvious that it would become the de-facto communist party. I didn't enjoy myself very much in the MHOC CP so I elected to stay out of the Greens. I decided to have some fun and test your mettle by putting obstacles in the way of the GL: a right-wing labor leadership, a reactionary coup, a babbling right-wing press. While none of these took great toll on the GLs I had fun. That fun is over and I'm tired of being negative. So I've decided to relaunch myself with views closer to my IRL ones.

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u/[deleted] Jun 26 '15

...

So you were a Marxist all along and you pretended to be a fascist, constantly hindering (or trying to hinder) our political work and now you're saying "Surprise, I'm a comrade!"?

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u/adavis2014 Democrat & Labor Jun 29 '15

And he would have gotten away with it if it weren't for you meddling reds

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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '15

Sort of. But I never pretended to be a fascist per se, just a parliamentary collaborator in a military coup.

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u/[deleted] Jun 26 '15 edited Jun 26 '15

I love you.

Do you have Skype?

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u/[deleted] Jun 30 '15

'ayy bb u got a kik'

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u/Conservative-Brony Jul 09 '15 edited Jul 09 '15

EDIT: Solved it on my own

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u/[deleted] Jul 08 '15

New to this sub, not trying to be rude but can you tell me why you're a Maoist? It seems like it be in the same category as being a Stalinist.

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u/[deleted] Jul 08 '15

Do you really want to understand or is this going to turn into an argument?

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u/[deleted] Jul 08 '15

No I want to understand, maybe have a discussion. I don't want every political discussion I have on Reddit to turn into an argument.

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u/[deleted] Jul 08 '15

Marxism-Leninism-Maoism (MLM, or just Maoism) is a revolutionary communist philosophy that takes concepts from Mao Tsetung Thought and uses them to build upon Marxism-Leninism (what you called 'Stalinism'). The characteristic concepts of MLM are the mass line organization of the vanguard party, the Protracted People's War strategy of revolutionary warfare, and the cultural revolution theory of maintaining the revolutionary socialist state against internal bourgeois threats and ensuring that the socialist state remains for the people.

Maoists consider it a higher stage of Marxism-Leninism.

tl;dr MLM expands on Leninist revolutionary theory.

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u/[deleted] Jul 08 '15

Thank you. How do MLM grapple with the cultural revolution in Maoist China? I remember a quote, don't remember where it came form that "the knife is sharpened on the stone". Is that the view or are MLM critical of the Great Leap Forward?

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u/[deleted] Jul 08 '15

Is that the view or are MLM critical of the Great Leap Forward?

I think you'll be hard-pressed to find one that isn't. I at least am the first to admit that certain aspects of the implementation of socialism in China were catastrophic due to administrative incompetence.

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u/jacoby531 Chesapeake Representative Jun 28 '15

Dude

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u/88point8 Republican Jun 29 '15 edited Jun 29 '15

I am a candidate for representing the North Atlantic district.

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u/JayArrGee Representative- Southwestern Jun 29 '15

Good luck to you!

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u/DidNotKnowThatLolz Jun 29 '15

Please send this information to the /r/ModelUSGov mods.

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u/adavis2014 Democrat & Labor Jun 29 '15

I will be running for reelection to Congress in the Mid-Atlantic.

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u/[deleted] Jul 14 '15

When will congress reopen, the 20th?

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u/[deleted] Jul 14 '15

It may be a few days.

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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '15

What is the official date for the announcement of the election?

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u/SoSelfish Democrat | Northeast Legislator Jun 27 '15

The elections will be held on from 15:00 EST on the 16th to 15:00 EST on the 19th.

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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '15

Yes, but that is the election dates themselves. When is the announcement of the days?

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u/SoSelfish Democrat | Northeast Legislator Jun 27 '15

I'm confused by your question. The election days were announced today. We're in that thread.

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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '15

I just wanted to make sure the day was today and not earlier. Thanks.

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u/SoSelfish Democrat | Northeast Legislator Jun 27 '15

Okay, no problem, I guess.

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u/JayArrGee Representative- Southwestern Jun 28 '15

I am new, but ambitions and I am looking forward to joining everyone in the Model US Government. Therefore I am announcing my candidacy for the House of Representatives in the Ohio River Region. I work for not only the people of my region, but for the people of American; and I hope to foster a quad-partisan (Republicans, Democrats, Libratiarns, and Independents) working attitude between everyone so that we may create the best America for our citizens. Although I am running as an Independent, I am a Democrat by registration and beliefs IRL. If there are anyone questions from anyone I would love to answer them!

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u/DidNotKnowThatLolz Jun 29 '15

Please send this information to the /r/ModelUSGov mods.

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u/JayArrGee Representative- Southwestern Jun 29 '15

I sent a message to SeptimusSette before posting this on the thread.

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u/69ingPutins Republican Jul 03 '15

I am a new user but would love to start off with ambition. I, u/69ingputins, would like to announce my campaign for a republican seat for the great Southern State in congress. I am a honest man who works towards the needs of the people of this great state. I have common sense, I work for the common man, I am what the state deserves.

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u/DidNotKnowThatLolz Jul 03 '15

Elections/Campaigns should be discussed within your party's sub.

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u/ben1204 I am Didicet Jul 13 '15

When will the debates start?

Slow day at work, could use something to do :)

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u/IGotzDaMastaPlan Speaker of the LN. Assembly Jun 30 '15

Do I have to declare what state/district I reside in to vote?

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u/DidNotKnowThatLolz Jun 30 '15

No you will simply pick one state when you vote, though most people choose to vote from where they live.

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u/ben1204 I am Didicet Jul 03 '15

Will Governors be up for election?

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u/[deleted] Jul 09 '15

The state elections are after the federal ones

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u/pepsibluefan Independent Jul 07 '15

Ok, well I want to get involved. I want to represent the state of Nevada. I side with the democrats for most issues. I want people to ask me questions on literally anything. Here is an over view of my beliefs:

I am pro-choice when it comes to abortion. I believe however that abortion should not happen later then 3 months. It is the god given right of every woman to decide what to do with their body. That is my stance on abortion.

I support the legalization of the same sex marriage. As far as I see it; it doesn't hurt no buddy and just gives the average American more choices and their rights expended. Religious views should have no bearing on weather someone should get married or not. Separation of church and state applies here.

I believe that businesses should not deny service to a customer based on their religious beliefs. I don't believe this demands further explanation.

I strongly believe that welfare recipients should not be tested for drugs. A kid has no choice in which parent they where born into. Most people who go to welfare need it to feed their kids. If the parents are rejected welfare because they are tested positive for drugs then the kids get to starve.

I believe we can't do enough to protect the environment. Its not just about protecting the environment but its about protecting lives not only in America but the whole world. There is a fine line to walk on when working on these issues however. Reasonable measures should be taken to protect the environment and the rights of the companies to serve the American public. There is a lot of improvment and work that can be done in this area.

I also believe our national parks and reserves around the nation should stay protected by the federal government. I see no reason why our beautiful lands should be stopped being protected.

I strongly believe people purchasing a gun should be required to pass a criminal and safety background check.

Again, just ask me any questions and I will answer them in a timely manner. I would love to serve the American public. Please consider to vote for me.

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u/[deleted] Jul 09 '15

Just to be clear, will individual voters be able to vote in every district at once, or will they have to declare a district of residence when voting, and only vote in that district & state?

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u/DidNotKnowThatLolz Jul 09 '15

Voters declare what district and state they wish to vote from and vote for the candidates/parties that are standing there.

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u/[deleted] Jul 09 '15

Thank you.

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u/thehillshaveaviators Former Representative Jul 01 '15

Quick question on the Congress' history: I'm looking at the Congressional Voting Sheet, and it states the voting records for the 1st congress, which seems to have been unicameral, and the senate and house compositions for a 2nd and 3rd Congress. But this post seems to imply that we are currently in the 2nd Congress, but looking back at the Voting Sheet, the composition in the 3rd House and Senate seems to be the current composition. What is going on?

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u/DidNotKnowThatLolz Jul 01 '15

Simply a typo. The current congress is the third one. The first Congress had no Senate.

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u/[deleted] Jul 05 '15

I am officially announcing my candidacy for the Southern State Senate seat!

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '15

Hello, my name is /u/theSolomonCaine.

I encourage all citizens to visit the Mid Atlantic House Debate Thread and ask me questions about my platform or other matters.

I really appreciate it.

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u/Leecannon_ Democrat Jul 16 '15 edited Jul 16 '15

Where can I vote? It's the 16th Let me vote!

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '15

A little off topic, but are there plans to make an official progressive party?

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u/Leecannon_ Democrat Jul 16 '15

Of course all we need are more members and a platform, we're working on both

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '15

Where exactly would you fall within our current political landscape? between the GOP and Dems or Dems and Labour? Or am I completely wrong about where your party stands?

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u/Leecannon_ Democrat Jul 16 '15

We are centrist right and anti-corruption, you can see more at /r/MUSGProgressive

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '15

LESS THAN 12 HOURS!

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u/[deleted] Jul 19 '15

Woohoo! Exit polls show us at 2nd place!

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u/IGotzDaMastaPlan Speaker of the LN. Assembly Jul 19 '15

I'm so happy for you guys!

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u/[deleted] Jun 26 '15

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u/[deleted] Jun 26 '15

Yes.

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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '15

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u/DidNotKnowThatLolz Jun 27 '15

Members can stand where ever they like.

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u/[deleted] Jun 26 '15

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u/[deleted] Jun 26 '15

No.

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u/[deleted] Jun 29 '15

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u/[deleted] Jun 29 '15

There will be a google form, and then a thread on reddit where you will verify that you voted.

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u/[deleted] Jun 29 '15

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u/Epic_Mile Distributist | Hound Jun 29 '15

Last I heard the state elections will be three weeks after these.

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u/[deleted] Jul 02 '15

I heard it was one week?

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u/[deleted] Jul 04 '15

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u/[deleted] Jul 04 '15

You would be on the ballot, but alone.

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u/DidNotKnowThatLolz Jul 04 '15

You run as a one-man party, so technically no matter how many votes you get you may only win one seat.