Talk Elections

This thread will service as the office of my Governorship. :)

I would like to run some ideas by you, PM me when you get the chance, please.

Congratulations of becoming the Speaker :)

Thanks Lt. Governor! :D

My fellow Northeasterners,

I am announcing my candidacy for Governor of the Northeast in the October Gubernatorial Election.

I promise to work hard to better your lives in the Northeast. As one of your Representatives, I have worked to help pass legislation that ensures that our brighter days are ahead. In the Northeast Assembly, I've ayed legislation that saves taxpayer money, makes healthcare more affordable for all Northeasterners, protects animals, combats HIV/AIDS, etc.

As Governor, I will work with the Assembly to drive the 12% unemployment down. As Governor, I will reach across the aisle to find common-sense solutions that all parties in the Northeast can agree on. As Governor, I will listen to all ideas from any party, and you will be free to give suggestions in my office. As Governor, I will work hard to ensure that your liberty will pass down to future generations. As Governor, I will never forget to open the voting booth for Assembly elections.

Thank you for listening. Dave bless you, Dave bless Atlasia, and Dave bless the Northeast.

Endorsedx1000

You'd make a fine Governor. :) Good luck!

You already know this, but I whole-heartedly endorse your candidacy.

Endorsed

Not running for reelection, Rowan?

Thanks guys! :D

Endorsed.

The election is in October, right?

Endorsed!

Endorsed SO hard.

Ew?

Thanks guys! :D

To answer your question Morgan, yes, the election is in October.

I hope we get at least three people running for Lieutenant Governor, so that score voting may be properly tested out.

IF I lived if your region I would vote for Hand as governor

(PNTTID)

Thank you! :D

With the October Elections approaching us fast, I thought I might expand my platform so that Northeast voters will know what they're voting for.

• As Governor, I will push for a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Northeast Constitution. The Northeast Assembly has already ratified the Balanced Budget Amendment, but it still needs to be placed to a vote, and I will do so if Governor Brandon fails to do so before the Elections.
• As Governor, I will push a Constitutional Amendment limiting the members of the Northeast Assembly to 6
• As Governor, I will work with the Northeast Assembly to produce legislation that all of us can agree would be beneficial to the Northeast. I'd like to spur more activity in the region, and hopefully bring more citizens into the folds of the Northeast.
• As Governor, I will follow the strict letter of the law, especially in elections. You can count on me to open up and close the ballot at the correct time.
• As Governor, I will push to institute a quarterly, or a six month budget.
• As Governor, I will push for a Constitutional Amendment eliminating the need for a quorum in a Constitutional Amendment.

I strongly approve.

This is off topic, but Mr. Speaker...What the Hell is up with the Assembly?

To the best of my knowledge, the September results were never properly ratified by the CJO. I posted a thread about this a while back BTW: https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=124400.0

The CJO still has yet to ratify the results, unfortunately. However, it is indicative of a massive inactivity slump in the Northeast - something that a Governor Han is capable of remedying.

Endorsed.

A cross-regional, cross-party endorsement. I thought I had already done this, guess not.

Thanks for your support! :D

ATTENTION NORTHEAST CITIZENS

The Voting Booth is officially open, despite controversy over the matter: https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=126646

I encourage everybody to vote! And remember to vote me for Governor! ;)

You have my warmest, possibly very meaningless, endorsement.

From my reading of what you've done, even thought we might come from different sides of the political spectrum, you have my full endorsement and support.

Thanks guys! :D I'm honored to receive support from the left as well as the right!

Has Fezzy consented to the write-in for Lt Governor?

My reasons are: I disagree a lot politically with Han and I have low opinion of his party in general, but I'm fairly confident about his abilities as an individual.

Reason number two: Troll named Rowan.

Ima PM him about it right now!

Clearly, you have no idea what the word troll means. But I'll give you the benefit of the doubt that it got lost in translation.

Why haven't I done this before? You have my complete support! :)

Cool, if Fezzy is unable/unwilling, I'm happy to serve if required.

Citizens of the Northeast,

I am honored to have been elected by you with a resounding mandate. I know full well the responsibilities that await me, and I will work hard to make the Northeast the shining city on a hill that we've all dreamed of. Starting from today, the work begins now. I will listen to all sides of the political spectrum, for we are all Atlasians. I am aiming to bring unity, activity, and prosperity to the Northeast, and we start today.

Let's make the Northeast great again.

Sincerely,

Governor Han

Mr. Governor,

There is currently a vacancy in the NE regional Senate seat until Friday the 5th of November, due to the early resignation of Senator Dallasfan65. As such you have the ability to appoint a temporary replacement to serve as Senator until the beginning of the next Senate, when Eraserhead shall be seated.


Sincerely
NC Yankee,
PPT

Senator Yankee,

Thank you for reminding me. :) Senator-Elect Eraserhead does not wish to take early appointment to the Senate. He will swear in when his first term officially begins. Thus, I am screening Northeastern candidates to serve as a caretaker for the next week. I hope to select an appointment soon.

Best Regards,
Governor Han

ANNOUNCEMENT

It is my pleasure to announce my appointment of Bullmoose88 to the Senate. I know that he will serve the Northeast and Atlasia well for the rest of Dallasfan65's term.

Sincerely,
Governor Han

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It is with great pride and joy that I hand over the gavel to my great friend and Atlasian mentor Dallasfan65. I know that he will do an amazing job as Northeast Speaker, and he will be a great ally in making the Northeast great again. :)

Governor Han

I'm honored, Governor. The task is daunting, but I'm confident we can do this.

Governor, I present the constitutional amendment to you for your signature or veto.

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I, as Governor of the Northeast, hereby sign the Making Elections Competitive Amendment

Governor Han

I'd like to give my warmest thank you to Governor Tmthforu94 for authoring this amendment. :) I hope Northeast citizens will approve this amendment, and I look forward to seeing the activity that this amendment will spur.

ATTENTION NORTHEAST CITIZENS

The Making Elections Competitive Amendment is up for a vote. I am urging all Northeast citizens to vote aye!!!

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=127909.msg2719718#new

The booth opens at 11 pm tonight!!!!!!

Governor Han

ATTENTION NORTHEAST CITIZENS

The Restoration of Intra-regional Mobility Amendment is up for a vote. I am urging all Northeast citizens to vote!!!!!!!

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=128009.0

Governor Han
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Governor.

If I'm not mistaken, three votes have passed, and (I believe) four Representatives whom were elected did not take their seats - you will have to hold a special election.

Actually, nothing requiring the governor's attention has passed, but 3 representative-elects (AndrewCT, who declined the seat, Gramps, and incumbent rep. JustW353) have not taken their seats.

But you can wait on the special elections.  In fact, you could just forget about holding them at all . . .

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Governor, you declared this amendment to have failed ratification in the Northeast despite it having passed 7-4, supposedly due to "less than half of Northeasterners voting".

The Northeast Regional Constitution does not overrule the Atlasian Constitution. There is no turnout requirement for federal constitutional amendments. It merely requires a simple majority of voters to pass.

You seem to have misinterpreted the meaning of the Constitution in a way lacking precedent. The original Intra-Regional Mobility Amendment was ratified in the Northeast with a total of just 10 voters.

Yeah, who needs to follow those pesky things like laws.

Goddamnit, I was sure it was four votes. :P Okay, the special election will be held next Friday.

Oh, I thought there was a turnout requirement for citizens voting, because the Constitution said (as you pointed out): " which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of this Constitution when ratified by a majority of the People voting in public polls in three-quarters of the Region"

It seems though, that precedent is not on my side, and I do not wish to engage in a lengthy legal battle. I will change the outcome to go along with precedent.

ATTENTION NORTHEAST CITIZENS

There will be a special election for three seats in the Northeast Assembly on Friday December 3rd. If you wish to run, you have until Friday morning to declare your candidacy. I haven't found any specific protocol for special elections in the Northeast and I think these rules are fair.

The Nullification Resolution is presented for your signature or veto.

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I, as Governor of the Northeast, hereby sign The Nullification Resolution.

Governor Han

Governor,

While I disagree with this, and your signing of it, in the strongest possible terms. This is your prerogative as Governor.

Dallas is mistaken - the measure did not pass, having only two aye votes.

ANNOUNCEMENT

The voting booth for the Northeast Assembly Special Election is open! GO vote now! The booth closes in 72 hours!

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=128869.0

The Hurr Durr Act is placed upon your desk for your signature or veto.

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I, as Governor of the Northeast, hereby veto The Hurr Durr Act

Governor Han

I simply do not believe that hurrdurr should be added to the end of the Northeast motto.

ANNOUNCEMENT

If you have intentions to run for election for the Northeast Assembly next week, announce your intentions to run in the Candidate Declaration Thread before 11:59 p.m. Friday December 10!!!!!!!!!!

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=40247.0

ANNOUNCEMENT

There is a Northeast Assembly Election right now. EVERYBODY GO VOTE!!!!!!! https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=129556

If you still wish to run, declare your acceptance of write-ins!!!!!!!!!!!

BTW, if I forgot to list anybody on the ballot, please let me know before it's too late!!!!!!!!

ANNOUNCEMENT:

I am announcing today that I will not be seeking re-election as Governor of the Northeast. When my term ends, I shall be going into retirement (whether the retirement is temporary is something that I cannot answer at this time). Nevertheless, I wish the best for the future of the Northeast, and I am 100% sure that better days lie ahead for the Northeast.

Governor Han

Dallas is a sad panda. :(

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=102877.msg2793163#msg2793163

Governor, a Bill for your signature or veto.

I'm personally conflicted about the bill, and I need time to think about whether to sign or veto it. If I fail to do anything within the 10(?) days that I have allotted to me by the constitution, then the bill will automatically become law without my signature. Of course, all citizens are welcome to try to convince me either way on this issue.

Governor, I think this bill ought to be signed. Humans have natural instincts that generally prove to make correct decisions in life-altering situations, even ones so simple as a potential terrorist buying a gun. Had that gun clerk been able to prevent Loughner from buying the gun, Congresswoman Giffords would not have been shot. The clerk had an instinct that Loughner was not right in the head, which shows that human nature presides over law in some cases. If this bill were to become law, I feel we could see drastic reduction in violent shooting crimes and assassination attempts.

Thank you for your time.

This Bill will address one very specific circumstance, however, the broader issue of gun availability is completely ignored.

I was also very conflicted about my vote, but in my mind it invites discrimination, and at the same time is a very superficial restriction that would be impossible to enforce and I personally consider it a little gutless.

Alright Governor, another 2-2 tie for you to break.

ANNOUNCEMENT

The voting booth for the Northeast February Elections is open! GO vote now! The booth closes in 72 hours!

https://uselectionatlas.org/FORUM/index.php?topic=132205.0