1676 Elwynnese princely elections

The 1676 elections in Elwynn for Prince will take place on 16.III.1676. If no candidate receives a nationwide majority in that election, a second round was held on 8.IV.1676. In the end, Frederik Haabye Truls (N&H) narrowly beat Meqael Mizarielion (AIP) for the principate, 50.69% vs 49.31% of all votes cast in the second round.

The elections are held prior to schedule due to the removal of Prince Ander Avon-El from office after the Elwynnese Congress and the Majles of Alalehzamin both passed acts of impeachment against him. Ander Avon-El, who won the 1672 princely election, did not be stand for reelection.

As of yet, no candidates have been announced.

Candidates

• Jorgen Basker-Daal, leader of the Amokolian People's Party, from Anun. Tried to stand as a pan-Amokolian candidate but failed to receive support from other Amokolian parties. Had a reputation as a negotiator and bridge builder. Upholds the unity of the Elwynnese Republic, wishes for integration of West Amokolia into the Elwynnese Republic and, only then, the establishment of an Amokolian autonomous republic.

• Frederik Haabye Truls, congressional leader of the Nationalist and Humanist Party, Norseman originally from Agnesia. That the N&H did not select a Babkhi or Alalehzamini candidate surprised many in the country. Popular in northern Elwynn for his statesmanship during the fall of the Verionist-led government and his short conducatorship. Has not had much of a reputation in the South before the election campaign.

• Isa Kaliandaron Qor, former president of the Elwynnese congress. Considered the most respected member of the Elwynnese Workers' Party, a moderate. The only woman on the field. Popular among women and working-class voters. Elw, born in Iserdia but resides now in Araxion.

• Stephen Lewis, conducator of the Northern Commonwealth, former conducator of the Elwynnese Republic. Well respected for his role in ensuring Elwynnese independence, though in Alalehzamin and the Congressional Counties, his respect has gone down since the establishment of the Northern Commonwealth. Hugely popular in the Northern Commonwealth.

• Meqael Mizarielion, congressional leader of the Ayreonist Independence Party. An Elw youthful politician from Illumination, now residing in Eliria. Even if somewhat unknown outside the Congressional Counties, his campaign focused on the way the former prince was ousted and many ideological speeches on Ayreonism and Elwynnese nationhood.

• Hubertus van Sleenck, leader of the Conservative Historical Party, a party heavily associated with West Amokolia. Ranch owner in western Vattnaland. Sports an impressive moustache. Calls for a cession of East Amokolia into West, an establishment of a new Benacian empire. Responsible for several gaffes during the campaign, considered to be a comic addition to the campaign. Has a cult following of hipsters around the Republic.

• Antonin Alexeyevitch Vladimiroff, leader of the Mishalanski Party for Democratic Socialism. Originally from a village in Mudyy bailiwick, Mishalan. The far-left candidate in the elections, has support from the Communist Party of Elwynn and the Amokolian Freedom Front. Considered gentlemanly, a "no-bullshit" politician. Campaign focused largely on economic matters and on the importance of the Union Defence Force for upholding the values of the Republic.

Results

First round

	Party	Other support	Votes	Percentage
Haabye Truls	N&H	DEM, BEH	21 982 125	42,16%
Mizarielion	AIP		12 895 717	24,73%
Lewis	VU	HPDI	7 332 466	14,06%
Kaliandaron Qor	EWP		5 451 094	10,45%
Vladimiroff	MPDS	AFF, CPE	2 560 533	4,91%
Basker-Daal	APP		1 187 722	2,28%
Van Sleenck	CHP		735 021	1,41%

Congressional Counties

	Party	Other support	Votes	Percentage
Mizarielion	AIP		8 510 004	37,13%
Haabye Truls	N&H	DEM, BEH	6 123 104	26,72%
Lewis	VU	HPDI	3 109 981	13,57%
Kaliandaron Qor	EWP		2 131 831	9,30%
Vladimiroff	MPDS	AFF, CPE	1 718 042	7,50%
Van Sleenck	CHP		715 001	3,12%
Basker-Daal	APP		610 943	2,67%

Alalehzamin

	Party	Other support	Votes	Percentage
Haabye Truls	N&H	DEM, BEH	15 529 180	58,91%
Mizarielion	AIP		4 210 003	15,97%
Kaliandaron Qor	EWP		3 199 232	12,14%
Lewis	VU	HPDI	2 030 741	7,70%
Vladimiroff	MPDS	AFF, CPE	810 444	3,07%
Basker-Daal	APP		562 984	2,14%
Van Sleenck	CHP		18 719	0,07%

Northern Realm

	Party	Other support	Votes	Percentage
Lewis	VU	HPDI	2 191 744	76,51%
Haabye Truls	N&H	DEM, BEH	329 841	11,51%
Mizarielion	AIP		175 710	6,13%
Kaliandaron Qor	EWP		120 031	4,19%
Vladimiroff	MPDS	AFF, CPE	32 047	1,12%
Basker-Daal	APP		13 795	0,48%
Van Sleenck	CHP		1 301	0,05%

Second round

In the second round, held on 8.VI.1676, Behsaz, the Democrats and the MPDS rallied behind the N&H candidate Frederik Haabye Truls. The Verionist Union led a campaign "anyone but the Nat-Hums", while other parties were made less than enthusiastic endorsements of the AIP candidate. In the end, Mr Haabye Truls narrowly beat Mr Mizarielion for the principate, 50.69% vs 49.31%.

	Party	Votes	Percentage
Haabye Truls	N&H	27 971 701	50,69%
Mizarielion	AIP	27 213 780	49,31%

Alalehzamin

	Party	Votes	Percentage
Haabye Truls	N&H	19 260 819	66,94%
Mizarielion	AIP	9 510 772	33,06%

Congressional Counties

	Party	Votes	Percentage
Haabye Truls	N&H	8 100 881	34,71%
Mizarielion	AIP	15 235 017	65,29%

Northern Commonwealth

	Party	Votes	Percentage
Haabye Truls	N&H	610 001	19,82%
Mizarielion	AIP	2 467 991	80,18%