Department of Federal Elections

[bgwah]

Well either way I think this is something that needs to be fixed for future elections. I'm considering introducing an amendment to the PRA that will deal with this type of situation. Perhaps using the election results to perform another count excluding candidates that already won and/or dropped out for however many seats have been conceded.

[Napoleon]

I definitely wouldn't support anything other than a by-election for this type of situation. Anything else would allow electoral sabotage to be committed with ease.

[homelycooking]

I would prefer a by-election be held as well. But as for now, I resign/concede/abdicate. I apologize to the voters who chose me in the recent elections, but I cannot serve as Senator.

[Teddy (IDS Legislator)]

Well either way I think this is something that needs to be fixed for future elections. I'm considering introducing an amendment to the PRA that will deal with this type of situation. Perhaps using the election results to perform another count excluding candidates that already won and/or dropped out for however many seats have been conceded.

I'd prefer giving the candidate the ability to concede any time between the results and their swearing in, with the SoFE recounting the entire election as if that candidate had never run in the first place.

I'll of course enforce any law that is determined.

[bgwah]

Well either way I think this is something that needs to be fixed for future elections. I'm considering introducing an amendment to the PRA that will deal with this type of situation. Perhaps using the election results to perform another count excluding candidates that already won and/or dropped out for however many seats have been conceded.

I'd prefer giving the candidate the ability to concede any time between the results and their swearing in, with the SoFE recounting the entire election as if that candidate had never run in the first place.

I'll of course enforce any law that is determined.

^ My problem with that is it may result in a candidate winning under original count but not the new one---thus why I think anyone who wins in the original count should win,period.

[Teddy (IDS Legislator)]

aye indeed. Perhaps word it in a way that all winning candidates and conceding candidates are left off the ballot when it "recount" takes place.

[Teddy (IDS Legislator)]

The Department would like to distancve itself from any comments the SoFE may (or has) made over the past (or future) few hours, on the grounds that the SoFE is, admittedly "drunk" and feels himself "unable to discharge the duties of office untul I wake up hungover tomrarroawh" (sic)


The DoSE would like to express it's non-support of the SoFE being this, as he put it "drunk" while there is a possible, as he put it "vacancy" in the Senate. The DoFE expects a full statement from the SoFE by Monday at 5pm on this issue (all times New York of course) and hops that this can be resolved without further confusion

[🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸]

The Department would like to distancve itself from any comments the SoFE may (or has) made over the past (or future) few hours, on the grounds that the SoFE is, admittedly "drunk" and feels himself "unable to discharge the duties of office untul I wake up hungover tomrarroawh" (sic)


The DoSE would like to express it's non-support of the SoFE being this, as he put it "drunk" while there is a possible, as he put it "vacancy" in the Senate. The DoFE expects a full statement from the SoFE by Monday at 5pm on this issue (all times New York of course) and hops that this can be resolved without further confusion

and barley?

[Teddy (IDS Legislator)]

The SoFE has a terrible headache.

[Teddy (IDS Legislator)]

For those wondering why I've missed messages in the past few days, I will share with you what only a few others know.

A few days ago, I sent my resignation letter to the President. I had grown sick and tired of some things that were happening, or rather, not happening.

It is one thing when someone, who will remain nameless, makes baseless. libellous, and endless personal attacks against me, but it is another when not a single person says a single thing and just stands by, eating popcorn, watching it all "go down". It had gotten to the point that I felt I could no longer do my job with someone who had in the past threatened to find any reason to take me to court. Not because I had done anything wrong specifically, but rather that he wants to "stick it" to me, and this is a convenient way to do so. I felt this person was a threat to my entire department, and thus, the government.

The President, in his wisdom, told me that there was quite some time before I'd be required to interact in any way with this person, and to take some time to think.

In the interim, things have appeared to have improved, and additionally, the attacks stopped, and, others have finally seem to have stood up against this kind of toxic activity that drives away quality players.

Therefore, I'd like to apologize for my inactivity during that period, and, say that I am rescinding my offer of resignation.

[Bacon King]

Good to hear that you're staying on, Teddy

[Teddy (IDS Legislator)]

Voting booth to be opened shortly. Sorry, I am ill and was resting.

[Teddy (IDS Legislator)]

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=141501.0
You have 72 hours from the post time to cast your ballots.

[Teddy (IDS Legislator)]

PRELIM

VOTED FOR KALWEJT #1
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bgwah
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gporter
CultureKing
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Franken
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Mark Warner 08
Bacon King
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Jackson
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opebo
Snowstalker
Scott
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Jbrase
JLD
Nathan
EarlAW
Dallasfan65
Thomas D
Hashemite
belgiansocialist
hawkeye59
Kalwejt
Antonio V
Fuzzybigfoot
Dr. Cynic
Napoleon
Ebowed
46

VOTED FOR JUNKIE #1
Smid
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North Carolina Yankee
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Junkie
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44


Other...

KALWEJT #4
BRTD

KALWEJT... sorta
realisticidealist

JUNKIE #2
PiT (The Physicist)

KALWEJT #2
Lief

[Teddy (IDS Legislator)]

Not meeting activity requirement
elyski729


Kal  - 49
Jun - 44

12 hours or so before I certify.

[🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸]

there were 95 votes made while the booth was open, so I think you must be missing someone.

[Teddy (IDS Legislator)]

I can double check but if you have any clue as to who I may have missed I'm open.

[🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸]

I can double check but if you have any clue as to who I may have missed I'm open.

Boris?

[Teddy (IDS Legislator)]

You are right.

50 to 44.

[Teddy (IDS Legislator)]

This will delay final certification a bit as I may have made other errors. Still, I will certify within a few hours.

[Teddy (IDS Legislator)]

[Teddy (IDS Legislator)]

Fun game! How much do you know about federal election law! (this is to familiarize everyone with the law so they know it when they run)

Pre-Question-Clue:
You might want to read Question 10 first! And yes, you can use the Wiki!

Question 1
When is the next (Presidential) election. Clue: we just passed an amendment related to this.

Question 2
What is the deadline to register to run for said race? And for the concurrent Senate races?

Question 3
When is the next at-large Senate elections?

Question 4
What happens in the event of a tie? Is it different based on the office being run for? If so how?

Question 5
Explain the method used to elect the At-Large senators.

Question 6
Who is the most recent (not current) SoFE

Question 7
What happens if the Candidate resigns? What if it happens in between the registration deadline and the election? Between the opening of the booth and the closing of the booth? Between the closing of the booth and certification? Between certification and taking the seat?

Question 8
Who can not run (IE what are the requirements to run) for Senator, and President

Question 9
What happens to people who are banned from the forum, WRT their registration here in the game?

Question 10
What sources did you use for this! be honest! What wiki pages, and what did you just know?


There are 5 objectives I have for posting the quiz. The quiz ends on the 11th of October (late evening) at which time I reveal the answers and my reationale.

[Teddy (IDS Legislator)]

I consider the lack of anyone even trying to answer this not only a personal insult against myself but a personal insult against the department.

[Teddy (IDS Legislator)]

If people really think I'm that unimportant, I could always step aside...

[🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸]

those are a lot of questions to try to answer
maybe if you made them multiple choice