1712 Hurmu general elections

Hurmu's fourth Parlerment elections are scheduled to be held during the twelfth month of 1712. The previous elections occurred in 1707. The next elections are scheduled for 1718

See also 1712 Hurmu general elections/IRL for the OOC procedure of the election.

Background

On 15.III.1712, Daniyal al-Osman, the incumbent Prime Minister of Hurmu for 22 years, aged 67 years, surprised the Senate by informing it of his desire of "soon stepping down". Instead of resigning the Prime Ministership and leaving it to a crown prince or so, within his own party, he asked the Senate to dissolve the Assembly of Representatives and call for new elections instead. The Senate, while surprised at the situation, readily agreed, and elections were called one year ahead of schedule. Daniyal al-Osman thus remain in place as Prime Minister until after a new Senate and Assembly had been elected.

In the elections of this year, the Humanist List did not include famous Humanists such as Prime Minister Daniyal al-Osman, Ardashir Babakan-e Osman, Jamshid-e Osman, and Linus Truls Thorgilsson. Media speculated on the reason of the Humanist surprise move in calling for new elections where most of their "prime candidates" would not stand for election. Some theories that floated was that the Nationalist & Humanist Party central offices have called these people to "more important" tasks in the recently expanded Benacian Union. Hurmu had already been seen in Humanist media as a "teaching ground" for Osmani and other Humanists seeking to learn the arts of governing and politics.

Procedure

Eighteen seats in the Senate, elected by the members of the Order of the Holy Lakes, and 99 seats in the Assembly, elected by persons with legal and permanent residence in Hurmu are up for election. All electors must be at least 18 years of age on the last day of the election. Thus not only citizens of Hurmu are allowed to vote, but legally resident foreigners too. Citizenship is a prerequisite, however, for being a candidate.

Residents in the Lake District will elect 20 members of the Assembly, while residents in Lontinien will elect 19 members, and Rekozemlje 21 members. Residents of Amaland will be represented by 7 members, and residents of Karnamark by 4. Al-Khadra District will elect 21 representatves, Transprinitica will be represented by 6 members, and residents of the Samhold Island will be represented by 1 member. Legal residency is not recognised in the Southern District, and as such, that district will remain outside the remit of the election. Hurmu citizens resident the Southern District or in Eesdeheito, as well as Hurmu citizens living abroad, may vote through their constituency of origin. Citizens who are members of the Order of the Holy Lakes do not vote in Assembly elections but in the Senate election.

The constitution of Hurmu allows for referendums to be held at the same time. Such referendums are binding and require the majority of electors to the Senate to be in favour in order to be binding upon the state institutions of Hurmu, for example amending the constitution or adopting legislation. Another option is for the Electorate through voting in the affirmative or negative to a question bind the Senate to introduce or not to introduce legislation on a specific matter. No provision in the constitution allows for country-wide referendums for Assembly voters.

Senate elections

In this Senate election, the adult members of the Order of the Holy Lakes, who during the year 1712 will reach an age of 18 or more, are electors. The electors will elect 18 members.

Einhornist List (E)

1. Julian Einhorn
2. Karen Rygh
3. Henrik Koldebolt
4. Klara Einhorn
5. Oscar Sørgemann

Humanist List (H)

1. Ghawetkiin Enkhjargal
2. Khoga Checheyigen
3. Fahime Jafarnejad
4. Isabella III Güntherdohtor Merrick
5. Roya al-Osman
6. Severna Enujohanenion
7. Altfrid Günthersson Merrick
8. Elahe Rayegan
9. Hilyna Qullyr-ra-Milion-la-Osmoni
10. Konur Enujohanenion
11. Melika al-Osman
12. Warin Hartwigsson Merrick
13. Hasala Günthersdohtor Merrick
14. Khoga Maral

United Ayreonist–Traditionalist List (U)

1. Li Naomiai Avon-El
2. Lyudmila Eduardovna
3. Mondo Etzeterra
4. Patrik Djupvik
5. Ichirō of Varmland
6. Asmila Avon-El
7. Đorđe Babić
8. Milo Enujohanenion
9. Miriam Marenai-Eqlarion al-Osman
10. Kala Avon-El
11. Charlène Jolicoeur
12. Kristian Uusman
13. Olivia Mariusdottar

Verionist List (V)

1. Aliande of Laegel
2. Kristofer u-Malik
3. Johannes Knuutsgaarð

Referendums for Electors of the Order of the Holy Lakes

Three referendum questions will be asked the electors of the Order of the Holy Lakes:

1. Question 1: Leave WANC? Hurmu is a member of the World Association of Non-aligned Countries. It is an association of non-aligned countries, currently Cisamarra, Hurmu, Meckelnburgh, and Sanama. Should Hurmu leave the World Association of Non-aligned Countries?
2. Question 2: End Raspur Pact and other foreign military presence in Hurmu? Hurmu has extensive military cooperation with Raspur Pact forces in Hurmu territories, particularly in Apollonian Hurmu and the Southern District. This has helped pacify these areas, bring order and peace to the people there, and expand Hurmu's sovereignty. At the same time, Hurmu is a neutral country in terms of military alliances. Should military forces belonging to a foreign power leave Hurmu, and this military cooperation with the Raspur Pact end?
3. Question 3: Should Hurmu join the Raspur Pact? The Raspur Pact was the only alliance to offer meaningful assistance in countering first Barikalus and then the Great Vanic Revolt. The Allied Mission in Eastern Apollonia, Hurmu & Lyrica was essential to the establishment and pacification of the territory now controlled by Hurmu following the collapse of Stormark. Free Trade with the Raspur Pact is also a significant contribution to the prosperity of Hurmu's developing economy. Should Hurmu recognise the accumulated debts of honour and put aside neutrality in favour of the mutually beneficial alliance?

Referendum results are binding on the new Senate in as much as they can be. In this instance, however, question 1 and question 3 are in conflict to on one another, as are questions 2 and 3 on each other. If such conflict (e.g., if no to Q1, and yes to Q3; and yes to Q2 and Q3), then the Senate cannot be bound by the result, but should nonetheless evaluate the best cause of action. Alternatively the Senate can adhere to the referendum decisions and leave any apparent contradictions to the foreign treaty partners to either resolve or internalise.

Assembly Election

Hurmu residents in the States and districts of Hurmu, as well as Hurmu citizens living abroad, may vote in the election to the Assembly of Representatives, provided they are above the age of 18 (or will turn 18 during the year of the election), and are not members of the Order of the Holy Lakes (in which case they will vote in the Senate election).

Residents in the Lake District will elect 20 members of the Assembly, while residents in Lontinien will elect 19 members, and Rekozemlje 21 members. Residents of Amaland will be represented by 7 members, and residents of Karnamark by 4. Al-Khadra District will elect 21 representatves, Transprinitica will be represented by 6 members, and residents of the Samhold Island will be represented by 1 member. Legal residency is not recognised in the Southern District, and as such, that district will remain outside the remit of the election. Hurmu citizens resident the Southern District or in Eesdeheito, as well as Hurmu citizens living abroad, may vote through their constituency of origin. Citizens who are members of the Order of the Holy Lakes do not vote in Assembly elections but in the Senate election.

Parties

• Coalition for Democratic Humanism
• Society for Yeshua, in Rekozemlje and Lontinien
• Koos, in the Lake District
• Moderate Party, in the Lake District
• Edasi Hurmu
• Liberals, throughout the country
• Social and Democratic Party of Hurmu
• Blue Skies, in Lontinien and Rekozemlje
• Post-Verionist Movement in Hurmu
• Excluded Middle and Mondo Party of Hurmu
• Conservative Party of Hurmu
• Communist Workers' Party
• Hizb ul-ʿUmrāti ul-Hurmu