United for Alvelo 1729 General Election Campaign (Nouvelle Alexandrie)

United for Alvelo 1729 General Election Campaign

(Top) Campaign logo(s) for the 1729 campaign. (Bottom) Poster from the 1729 campaign launch.
Campaign Year	1729
Campaign Name	"Forward Together: The Santander 1729 Vision"
Party Name	United for Alvelo (WPP)
Party Leader	Party Leader Pablo Alvelo Nieves
Campaign Slogan	"Empower Every Citizen, Enrich Every Community" "From Soil to Software: Building a Prosperous Future" "Your Voice, Our Mission: Together for a Fairer Tomorrow"
Campaign Launch Date	1.IX.1729 AN
Headquarters	Potosí, Santander
Political Alignment	Economic: -0.6 (left-wing) Social: -0.8 (liberal) Geography: 0.0 (neutral) Cultural: -0.9 (populist)
Seats	91 seats (Santander)
Key Surrogates	Pablo Alvelo Nieves Martina Gonzaga Phillippe Roi Ignacio Yupanqui Galicia de la Vega
Amount of Events Held	XXX
Regions Visited	Santander

The United for Alvelo 1729 general election campaign, also known as the "Forward Together: The Santander 1729 Vision" campaign, officially began on 1.IX.1729 AN, when Party Leader Pablo Alvelo Nieves formally announced the start of United for Alvelo's general election campaign at the Rally for a Better Santander event in Potosi, Santander. This is the second general election campaign for the regional political party, having been established in 1722 AN and first participated in the 1723 general election, winning 9 seats. Spearheaded by Pablo Alvelo Nieves, the campaign aims to capture federal, regional, and local offices for the party in Santander only.

The campaign is rooted in a blend of left-leaning economic policy, liberal social values, and a strong populist undertone, as encapsulated in its distinct platform. Its headquarters are situated in Potosí, Santander, a locale that significantly resonates with the party's grassroots ethos and the home of its leader, Pablo Alvelo Nieves. As the party fields 91 candidates for every seat Santander sends to the Cortes Federales of Nouvelle Alexandrie, it employs a robust network of key surrogates, including notable figures such as Martina Gonzaga and Phillippe Roi, who amplify its message. This article delves into the political alignment, organizational structure, and strategic initiatives that form the bedrock of the United for Alvelo 1729 general election campaign.

Political alignment

United for Alvelo 1729 AN Political Alignments

Heading	Text
Economic	-0.6 (left-wing)
Social	-0.8 (liberal)
Geography	0.0 (neutral)
Cultural	0.9 (populist)

Background

The 1729 general election campaign for United for Alvelo sees the party as a rising political player in the Cortes Federales of Nouvelle Alexandrie, holding 9 seats but a sizeable influence at the helm of its leader, Pablo Alvelo Nieves. This is the second general election campaign that the UfA contests, after having a successful term in the 7th Cortes Federales. Racking up major accomplishments, such as the passage of the Workforce Expansion and Skill Enhancement Act, 1727, the party was registering high levels of support in Santander. Its performance in the Cortes Federales and the popularity of its leader propelled the party to become sizeable political force rivalling the two national parties, the Federal Humanist Party (FHP) and the Federal Consensus Party (FCP), in recent polling.

During the course of its participation in the 7th Cortes Federales, the UfA carved a lane as a party willing to cooperate with both the Federal Humanist Party (FHP) and the Federal Consensus Party (FCP). At the start of the 7th Cortes Federales, the UfA joined the FCP-led Progressive Alliance, initially proposed by the leader of the Democratic Socialist Party (DSP), Gabrielle Fitzgerald. The Progressive Alliance came to be a united Opposition to the FHP minority government, including the FCP, DSP, and the UfA, and 4 independent Deputies.

Unlike its 1723 campaign, UfA was starting its campaign as well-organized political party, with developing significant political support in the Region of Santander. In 1723 AN, the party (which was founded only a year earlier, in {{AN|1722}]) managed to capture a significant 8.7% of the vote in Santander, reflecting nationally at 1.3%. The UfA also captured the mayoralties of the Santanderian capital, Potosí, and of the major city port of Puerto Carrillo. The party had now an entire slate of national, regional, and local candidates to support in their re-elections, needing a higher level of organization and skill. Starting in late 1727 AN, the leadership of the UfA began to organize the party infrastructure in Santander, launching grassroots campaigns, town hall meetings, and policy discussions to engage citizens and local communities. These meetings and events were inspired by the successful and popular 1723 campaign's "Straight Talk Express" tours, using a wide array of local and national party surrogates.

1729 Progress for Santander Foundation Conference

The 1729 Progress for Santander Foundation Conference, unofficially dubbed as the unofficial United for Alvelo Party Conference, was hosted in the city of Ciudad Real. The conference spanned over three days, drawing an unprecedented number of participants, ranging from political figures, academics, community leaders, to everyday citizens interested in the Alveloist movement.

The event kicked off with a keynote address by Pablo Alvelo Nieves, who reflected on the party's journey since its inception and outlined a vision for a more equitable and sustainable future for Santander and Nouvelle Alexandrie at large. In the days leading up to the conference, rumors sparked among conference attendees and delegates that Pablo Alvelo Nieves would announce that the party would compete in Regions beyond Santander, starting in 1729 with Valencia, the Federal Capital District, and the Wechua Nation. The rumors speculated that the announcement would be made by Alvelo during his keynote speech. Alvelo's speech set the tone for the conference, emphasizing the need for continued advocacy for distributism, social credit systems, and a technologically empowered democracy that resonates with the party's foundational principles - but it failed to mention the expected ambitious expansion of the party's reach. The speech set the tone for the conference, with Alvelo having to issue a statement that the UfA would "remain committed to being the largest political force for good in Santander".

Panel discussions and workshops in the conference covered a wide range of topics, including agrarian reform, technological innovation in governance, environmental sustainability, and the role of direct democracy in enhancing citizen participation. These sessions not only highlighted the UfA's policy achievements and challenges but also fostered a dialogue on the practical application of Alveloism in addressing the nuanced needs of Santander's rapidly growing and diversifying population. A significant focus was placed on the developmental disparities between the urban sprawl around Cardenas and the rural hinterlands of Santander. Experts and community leaders deliberated on strategies to harmonize urban expansion with the preservation of agricultural lands and rural livelihoods, recognizing the critical role of Santander's ports, manufacturing, and ranching sectors in the regional economy.

The conference also served as a rallying point for the Alveloist movement, with the unveiling of UfA's election manifesto for the upcoming general election. The manifesto, enriched by inputs from the conference's discussions, proposed comprehensive reforms aimed at bridging the rural-urban divide, enhancing economic security for all citizens, and ensuring Santander's prominence as a manufacturing and agricultural powerhouse within the Federation.

Organization

Campaign officials

Name	Title	Home Location
Pablo Alvelo Nieves	Party Leader	Potosí, Santander
Sofia Marquez Nieves	Director of Education Policy	Potosí, Santander
Alonso Nieves	Youth Engagement Coordinator	Rosselló, Santander
Carmen Nieves	Digital Campaign Manager	Coimbra, Santander
Martina Gonzaga	Environmental Policy Lead	Santiago, Santander
Phillippe Roi	Defense Policy Advisor	Castellón, Santander
Ignacio Yupanqui	Chief Economic Strategist	Bassumorto, Santander
Galicia de la Vega	Transparency and Accountability Officer	Wechuahuasi, Santander
Laura Espinoza	Campaign Manager	Ciudad Real, Santander
Eduardo Villanueva	Campaign Finance Director	Alpamayo, Santander
Isabela Cordero	Campaign Organizational Director	Coimbra, Santander
Miguel Torres	Campaign Communications Director	Puerto Carrillo, Santander
Ana María Sánchez	Campaign Coalitions Director	Acevedo, Santander
Jorge Rivera	Campaign Technology Director	Estoril, Santander

Campaign finance

Date of Report	Online Fundraising	Mailers	Individual Donations	Other Fundraising	Average Donation Amount	Total Fundraised
14.VIII.1729 AN	€80 million	€30 million	€60 million	€30 million	€50	€200 million

General Election Campaign

Campaign surrogates

United for Alvelo utilized a cadre of key surrogates, each selected for their specific expertise, societal influence, and ideological congruence with the party's values and the prevailing Alveloist ideology in the party:

1. Sofia Marquez Nieves: Esteemed as both an educator and community activist, Sofia Marquez Nieves transcended her role as the candidate's spouse to become a pivotal advocate for UfA's educational and social policies. Through educational forums and discussions, she articulated the party's vision for reform, connecting deeply with educators and families.
2. Alonso and Carmen Nieves: Targeting the younger electorate, Alonso and Carmen Nieves, the candidate's children, leveraged their community engagement and social media prowess to promote UfA's innovative policies. Their modern campaigning methods, including digital platforms, resonated with and mobilized younger voters.
3. Martina Gonzaga: An environmental activist with a strong community presence, Martina Gonzaga bolstered UfA's environmental platform. Her leadership in sustainability rallies and educational sessions underscored the party's commitment to addressing climate change and environmental issues, key concerns for Santander's populace.
4. Phillippe Roi: The military expertise of retired General Phillippe Roi lent credibility to UfA's defense policy, advocating for efficiency and accountability in defense spending. His dialogues on national defense appealed to a broad spectrum of voters, including conservatives and veterans.
5. Ignacio Yupanqui: As a respected economist and political scientist, Ignacio Yupanqui played a vital role in communicating and shaping UfA's economic stances and policy proposals.
6. Galicia de la Vega: Esteemed journalist Galicia de la Vega functioned as a critical observer of the campaign, ensuring transparency and accountability through rigorous examination of UfA's financial practices. Her commitment to journalistic integrity reinforced the party's dedication to openness.

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Notable Moments and Events

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See also

• New Alexandrian general election, 1729
• United for Alvelo
• Alveloism