2028: The first election since the start of World War III, the grey states have not yet been deemed safe to return to yet since nuclear strikes.
Mike Pence - 40% American Victory Party
Tulsi Gabbard - 35% Democratic-Socialist Movement
Justin Amash - 25% Liberty and Peace Party
2031 After the Secession Crisis, Pence is forced to step down and new elections are held. The People's Assembly is forced to recognize the Democratic Republic of New England.
Justin Amash - 42% Liberty Alliance Party
Max Robespierre - 36% Democracy NOW!
Benjamin Shapiro - 22% American Victory Party
2036 High Consul Amash has allowed for the peaceful secession of the southern states early in his term to avoid civil war.
Orange and Yellow = Democratic Republic of New England and the Republic of Dixie
Amash - 56% Independent
Other minor candidates - 46% collectively
2040 and onward, the position of High Consul is selected by the People's Assembly.