Phinbellan presidential election, 2618

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RP 2618 Phinbellan presidential election

February RP 2618

President before election Mat Fenian Sheares Independent Elected President TBA Independent

The 2022 Phinbellan presidential election or 2618 Phinbellan presidential election is a sixth Phinbellan presidential election, it is expected to be scheduled for late January or early February RP 2618. It will be the second presidential election since the provisional government was dissolved in RP 2615. Under the constitution of the Federal Republic of Phinbella, the president is limited to one term of eighteen months, which means its incumbent, Mat Fenian Sheares is not eligible to run in this election for a second term after being elected unopposed.

Background

The President is the head of state of the Supranational State of the Federal Republic of Phinbella. According to the constitution, his position is largely ceremonial. During the provisional government, the election of the president was based on votes by parliament, although shifting from a presidential republic to a parliamentary republic, and subsequently shifting to a presidential republic. Since the provisional government was dissolved, Phinbella has been a parliamentary republic.

The president is elected through a round of popularity voting system, and he is elected by universal suffrage even if reserved for certain groups. The president serves eighteen months for one term, and is not eligible for re-electing either directly or indirectly.

There are strict requirements for candidates, the fullness of candidates for eligibility or otherwise will be decided by the Phinbellan Election Commission.

Timeline

Date	Event
December RP 2617
10 December	Application of eligibility form to run in contesting has been prepared.
12 December	Former provisional government president Kim Cu has announced his candidacy and he will submit his credentials in due course.