Martinique Aubin
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| Martinique Aubin | |
| Chairperson of the Federal Elections Commission (1741 AN-present) Commissioner, Federal Elections Commission (1738 AN-1741 AN) Dean, School of Government and Public Policy, University of Punta Santiago (1732 AN-1738 AN) | |
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| Full Name | Martinique Elise Aubin |
| Birth Date | 18.XII.1695 AN |
| Parents | Jacques Aubin (father) Élise Beaumont (mother) |
| Spouse | Pierre Fournier (m. 1720 AN, div. 1731 AN) |
| Children | None |
| Family | Sister to former Treasury Undersecretary Dominique Aubin |
| Occupation | Civil servant, academic, constitutional scholar |
| Political Affiliation | Formerly Federal Consensus Party (1723 AN-1736 AN) Independent (1736 AN-Present) |
| City and Region of Residence | Cárdenas, FCD |
| National Origin |  Nouvelle Alexandrie
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| Citizenship(s) | Nouvelle Alexandrie
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| Known For | Electoral reform advocacy, controversial statements on voting rights, strict interpretation of electoral laws |
| Associated Organizations | Federal Elections Commission Federal Legal Association of Nouvelle Alexandrie |
Martinique Elise Aubin (born 18.XII.1695 AN) is a New Alexandrian civil servant, constitutional scholar, and current Chairperson of the Federal Elections Commission. Appointed to the Commission in 1738 AN and elevated to Chairperson in 1741 AN, Aubin has become known for her strict interpretation of electoral laws and controversial positions on voting rights and electoral security.
Early life and education
Aubin was born in Punta Santiago, Alduria, to a family with deep connections in academia and civil service. Her father, Jacques Aubin, served as a constitutional advisor to the Aldurian government prior to the formation of the Federation, while her mother Élise Beaumont was a professor of political science.
She received her undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of Punta Santiago in 1716 AN, followed by a doctorate in Constitutional Law from the University of Cárdenas in 1721 AN. Her doctoral thesis, "Electoral Systems and Constitutional Legitimacy in Federated States," was later published as a book and remains a frequently cited reference in the field.
Career
Prior to her appointment to the Federal Elections Commission, Aubin served as Dean of the School of Government and Public Policy at the University of Punta Santiago from 1732 AN to 1738 AN. During her academic career, she published extensively on electoral systems, constitutional interpretation, and federal governance structures.
As a Commissioner from 1738 AN to 1741 AN and subsequently as Chairperson from 1741 AN, Aubin has implemented several significant electoral reforms, including enhanced voter identification requirements and stricter regulation of campaign finance. Her tenure has been marked by increased security measures for electoral infrastructure, which came under greater scrutiny following the 1744 Nouvelle Alexandrie election terror plot.
Controversies
Despite her distinguished academic background, Aubin's tenure at the Commission has not been without controversy. Her implementation of stricter voter identification requirements has been criticized by civil rights organizations as potentially disenfranchising many communities in Alduria, the Wechua Nation, Santander, and Boriquén.
In 1743 AN, Aubin drew criticism for comments suggesting that "universal suffrage without universal civic education poses inherent risks to democratic stability," which many interpreted as questioning the voting rights of less educated citizens. She later clarified that she was advocating for expanded civic education rather than restricted suffrage.
Her previous affiliation with the Federal Consensus Party has led to accusations of partisan bias in her administration of electoral regulations, particularly from the Alliance for a Just Nouvelle Alexandrie. However, defenders point to her equally strict enforcement of regulations against all political parties, including her former party affiliation.
Personal life
Aubin was married to diplomat Pierre Fournier from 1720 AN until their divorce in 1731 AN. She resides in Cárdenas and maintains a reputation as an avid art collector, with particular interest in contemporary Wechua artists. She is fluent in Alexandrian, Martino, Wechua, and Wakara.
