Social Democratic Party of Floria

Social Democratic Party of Floria
Abbreviation	SDP
Founded	1706 AN
Student wing	Democratic Voice
Youth wing	Young Democrats
Overseas wing	Democrats Worldwide
Ideology	Social Democracy
Political position	center-left
Official colors	Red
Senate	8 / 32
House of Representatives	37 / 100
State Governors	5 / 13
Territorial Governors	0 / 2
Election symbol
Website
SDP.FLO

The Social Democratic Party of Floria is a centre-left social-democratic political party in Floria and is one of the two major parties of modern-day Floria replacing its troubled predecessor the Labour Party.

The SPD was established in 1706 and holds Pro-Apollonian stances and is an advocate of greater cooperation with Floria's neighbouring nations and healthier relations with the XC. The party holds some similarities with the Social Democratic and Liberal Alliance of Nouvelle Alexandrie however does not recognise the ideals of Aldricism.

Since the election of Michael Hutchinson, the party’s popularity gradually declined and in 1733, it lost its major status effectively making Floria temporarily a De facto one-party state. However, in 1734 the party saw a comeback with a mission to "restore Florian democracy", it achieved its objective and gained enough traction to activate a snap Presidential election in 1739. Party Chairwoman Adams ran for election and almost won the Presidency and if successful would have become the first female SDP politician to serve as President.

Following the election, the party experienced a surge in momentum and has since gained popularity in certain states, particularly in Kingsland and San Alexandria. These cities, which are more progressive than the average in Floria, have become strongholds for the party. Politicians like Imogen Walsh and Lauren Mills have played a significant role in elevating the party’s popularity through social media and by adopting ideologies that advocate for greater rights for women, the youth, and the LGBT+ community.

The party’s base of support is predominantly among urban voters, minorities, union workers, college students, women, the LGBT+ community, and unmarried individuals. On social issues, the party advocates for federal abortion rights, voting rights, LGBT rights, climate change action, and the decriminalization of marijuana. In economic matters, the party supports healthcare reform, universal childcare, paid sick leave, and union support. In foreign policy, the party upholds internationalism and maintains positive stances towards Shireroth and the XC.

Platform

Economy

Social Democratic policies on the economy include equal economic opportunities, robust social safety, and a strong presence of labour unions. The party favours a mixed economy and generally supports progressive taxation, high minimum wages, Social Security, universal health care, public education, and safe subsidized housing. It also supports infrastructure development and clean energy to boost economic development and the national workforce.

=Minimum wage

Social Democrats support a set federal minimum wage and believe that all Florians have the right to a fair wage regardless of location. They also believe that the minimum wage should also be adjusted to inflation regularly.

Education

Social Democrats favour improving public education by raising school standards. They also support universal preschool and free access to primary education. They believe in tuition-free education at the university level. Other proposed reforms have included nationwide universal nursery education and standardised testing.

The party supports a federal department of education. Since 1738 Florian education was run at the state level.

Recent electoral history

Raspur Pact Parliamentary Assembly

Election	Leader	Seats			Position
		No.	±	Share
1723		19 / 41	▲ 19	21.95%	1st