FRANZL ELECTION TRACKER (updated as of 7:09 pm, THURSDAY)

[Associate Justice PiT]

I think it's obvious from my maps as to whether or not I will count Gustaf's vote. I was hoping someone would catch that

So, it won't be counted?

Alas, no.

     I spoke to my mother & it is her expert legal opinion that it should be counted, but eh.

Shucks.

     Her reasoning was that if Gustaf's story is correct, he could claim mistake of fact as a defense for having voted twice. Considering his reputation as an honest person, & that the observed facts are not inconsistent with his account of events, he should be given the benefit of the doubt that he made a legitimate error based on the information that he received suggesting that his first post did not go through.

Wait, you actually asked your mother?

Listen, I don't want to play the bad guy here, and I wouldn't be offended if you all take this to court. It's best to get some precedent on this issue.

     She's been a lawyer for many years & was a judge at one point (left the bench when I was born). It's not like I asked some random person walking down the street.

I find it odd that someone would consult their mother about legal matters on Atlasia. But, that's just me. Even if your mother was Beverley McLachlin...

     I figured the matter in question was legally general enough for me to be able to ask her for advice about it. Anyway, I doubt there will be a lawsuit over it unless it would happen to change the outcome of the election.

[ilikeverin]

This could be the most interesting election controversy since Florida in 2000.

October 2005?

[Vepres]

Controversy feeds me... MORE!!!!

[Brandon H]

This could be the most interesting election controversy since Florida in 2000.

October 2005?

Emsworth and Joe Republic in the final round. Only thing is I would say 75% (90% even) of the current voters in Atlasia aren't familiar with that. They probably don't know Yates, Ben Meyers, or JerusalemCar either.

Ford dropping out in the middle of the Feb. 2006 election was also an interesting occurrence.

[Јas]

Also, the voting booth says that you need to register before or on June 11th. electoraljew2 registered on June 11th, according to Earl's official registry, so I believe that he is elgiible to vote.

All well and good, but if that vote turns out to be crucial, don't be surprised if I lodge a case with the court seeking its invalidation.

But hey, given my record with court cases, you shouldn't be all that worried about that!

[Rowan]

When do polls close?

[Franzl]

When do polls close?

At midnight, I believe.

[afleitch]

When do polls close?

At midnight, I believe.

I've still to vote. I'm glad I waited

[MasterJedi]

You missed counting Holmes vote for PiT.

[bgwah]

This could be the most interesting election controversy since Florida in 2000.

October 2005?

Emsworth and Joe Republic in the final round. Only thing is I would say 75% (90% even) of the current voters in Atlasia aren't familiar with that. They probably don't know Yates, Ben Meyers, or JerusalemCar either.

Ford dropping out in the middle of the Feb. 2006 election was also an interesting occurrence.

It definitely reminds me of February 2006...

[Purple State]

You also listed PiT twice in your account of who voted for PiT/HW, although I'm not sure if that changes the count or if you meant someone else.

[Franzl]

You also listed PiT twice in your account of who voted for PiT/HW, although I'm not sure if that changes the count or if you meant someone else.

That was supposed to be Einzige....thanks

[Hatman 🍁]

New map. Illinois flips to Senator PiT. (ETA: I also noticed I had Wisconsin wrong)

[Associate Justice PiT]

     What's the vote split in New York?

[Hatman 🍁]

     What's the vote split in New York?

80-20

[afleitch]

Cards on the table here. What votes are likely to be challenged?

[Purple State]

Cards on the table here. What votes are likely to be challenged?

Is all of the above an option?

[afleitch]

Cards on the table here. What votes are likely to be challenged?

Is all of the above an option?

Barnes vote is out as it seems he registered to vote after only 23 posts, two short (unless any have been deleted)

[Barnes]

I didn't know the 25 post requirement at the time, right after posting that I was informed I needed two more posts, within the next few minutes I achieved those posts, and when I voted I had many more than needed. I was also onformed by Hashemite via PM that I could vote. So I certainly think my vote should stand.

[Associate Justice PiT]

     According to how things have been done in the past, you can register before reaching 25 votes & as long as you have reached it by the time you vote it is valid.

[Franzl]

Cards on the table here. What votes are likely to be challenged?

Is all of the above an option?

Barnes vote is out as it seems he registered to vote after only 23 posts, two short (unless any have been deleted)

I'd personally say that the 25 post requirement is necessary to vote....rather than register to vote.

In the same manner, 17 year olds can register to vote before their birthday as long as they'll be of age by Election Day.

[Associate Justice PiT]

     To answer afleitch's earlier question, it also seems that electoraljew2 & Gustaf could also have their votes challenged.

[Purple State]

I didn't know the 25 post requirement at the time, right after posting that I was informed I needed two more posts, within the next few minutes I achieved those posts, and when I voted I had many more than needed. I was also onformed by Hashemite via PM that I could vote. So I certainly think my vote should stand.

Cards on the table here. What votes are likely to be challenged?

Is all of the above an option?

Barnes vote is out as it seems he registered to vote after only 23 posts, two short (unless any have been deleted)

I'd personally say that the 25 post requirement is necessary to vote....rather than register to vote.

In the same manner, 17 year olds can register to vote before their birthday as long as they'll be of age by Election Day.

However, I would say that you need to reach 25 by the 7 days before the election in order to be eligible to vote.

[Associate Justice PiT]

I didn't know the 25 post requirement at the time, right after posting that I was informed I needed two more posts, within the next few minutes I achieved those posts, and when I voted I had many more than needed. I was also onformed by Hashemite via PM that I could vote. So I certainly think my vote should stand.

Cards on the table here. What votes are likely to be challenged?

Is all of the above an option?

Barnes vote is out as it seems he registered to vote after only 23 posts, two short (unless any have been deleted)

I'd personally say that the 25 post requirement is necessary to vote....rather than register to vote.

In the same manner, 17 year olds can register to vote before their birthday as long as they'll be of age by Election Day.

However, I would say that you need to reach 25 by the 7 days before the election in order to be eligible to vote.

     Which Barnes did. He achieved his 25th post at 10:45 PM on June 11th.

[Southern Senator North Carolina Yankee]

Man this couldn't be closer. 1 vote difference.