I noticed you saying that you were running for re-election in December, but I saw that you were previously elected in September. Was there a change to the election schedule that I missed?
I don't really get it either... Apparently the election is next weekend and as far as I know after this I am going to a bus tour throughout Georgia, Florida and the Carolinas.
I would suggest declaring for the November election, so there is no ambiguity. When I was Emperor, getting candidates together was something that I generally did.