I'm starting a newspaper, and am interested in any input people may have as to what to run for, particularly from labor party supporters, but also from the general public. I am still not clear on whether the regional Assembly still exists, but that would be the be the best place to start? Hence the exploratory committee.
No, but a committee to set up the Assembly is. You could run for Senator, you'll have to ask the Northeast Committee though as what their rules will be for the Senate elections.
I wish you luck, it's really quite hard to run for office in Atlasia, being a sock and all.