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2014 TBRE NATIONAL PRESIDENT-MINISTER ELECTION
International Poll
Contents
Background Information on the TBRE | President-Minister of the TBRE | Candidates from parties with representation | Candidates with parties sans representation | Reserved
Background Information on the TBRE | President-Minister of the TBRE | Candidates from parties with representation | Candidates with parties sans representation | Reserved
Introduction
The Electoral Board of the Teddy Bear Republic Empire welcomes you and your country to the International Poll for the 2014 TBRE President-Minister elections. These elections will not just determine who will become head of government of the country, but given the TBRE’s “middle power” status, to also determine the direction of the country’s influential position in regional politics for the next 3 years.
To better anticipate the international reaction of the election’s outcome, the Electoral Board has set up an International Poll. Any country is welcome to participate with no prejudice towards political recognition, government type or international influence. We invite governments (or similar political entities) to vote in the above poll (although the ultimate decider will still be eligible voters in the TBRE), pose questions to the candidates or voice messages of recognition (essentially messages of support). However, the direct support of a candidate or party by a foreign power, including but not limited to financial aid or voter intimidation, will result in an Electoral Board or National Police investigation and the possible revokement of the candidate’s ability to stand for office.
The Electoral Board, and its parent department the Independent Commission, prides itself on its independence and nonpartisan nature. The more “political” information below, such as candidate biographies and political positions, have been collated by independent political academics from candidate statements, articles, and other public information. Although these have been vetted and arranged to give as neutral a point of view of possible, the Electoral Board will be pleased to make changes if issues arise.
Quick OOC Information:
- The IC information on this election thread is the most accurate and up-to-date canon information on the TBRE, which is not necessarily guaranteed on our Nationstates or Wiki Factbook pages.
- Since there are only 10 options available in a poll, the PAN-LALTOFIAN BLOC FOR TEDDY NATIONS and the PACIFIC UNITY PARTY have been merged into a single option, given their similarities in political positions.
- Regular updates, concerning highlights of debates / political rallies, will be posted; as well as any additional requested information.