Decision 1592

[Aerandariel]

ANGIRISIAN EMPIRE
DECISION 1592

After four years of a divided government led by Republican Chancellor Julius Cornelium, voters head back to the polls to decide who will control the government for the next four years. The last four years have been difficult, with the Imperial economy falling into recession and the occupation of the former Galasian territory of Drazen wearing on. Though Chancellor Cornelium has done what he can to resolve the crises, his efforts have been stymied by a Senate and House of Delegates completely divided. Despite the apparent collapse of the government's ability to move on anything, the economy has begun a rebound. Job growth has been in positive territory for over a year now and private investment is creeping higher again. Consumer confidence in the economy has steadily risen and wages - after being stagnant for years - have ticked upward. All this seems to point to good things for the Republican Party, but its not hiding the searing antipathy that the electorate seems to be boiling with when it comes to the Republicans. The centrist party has held power for over two decades, bearing little fruit. The two remaining opposition parties, the Conservatives - freshly reunited after a catastrophic split between hardliners and mainstream Conservatives damaged their brand for over a decade - and the Democrats - frustrated but emboldened - seem primed to break into their own and, in the Conservatives' case, regain or in the Democrats' case gain power.

The race for the Senate is white-hot, with all three parties getting nearly a third of the vote so far. Four years ago, it was that tight and it seems history is repeating itself, and Republicans and Democrats tied the Senate seat count with 27 a piece and Conservatives picked up 21. However, unlike four years ago, the Democrats have the slightest of edges, scoring 35% of the vote so far. Republicans and Conservatives are each holding 32%, with 1% either going for independents or minor parties.

In the House, Democrats seem poised for a strong victory. They lead the House race with 42% of the vote, with Conservatives in second with 30% and Republicans third with 28%. Four years ago, the Democrats secured 39% of the overall vote and 131 seats in the House. If the pattern holds true, then the Democrats are looking at a stronger showing. Conservatives and Republicans are hoping the collapse of the old Orthodox Conservative and Communist parties along with scattered remnants of the Federalist Party will only strengthen their hands.

So who will win this Tolven? Stay tuned to this thread for the latest information and results!