Ba'ath Party

The Ba'ath Party is a socialist Ba'athist party and was previously one of the major parties in Alveria. The party lost its last seat in redistricting following the 10/15/21 elections. 
It was founded on December 10, 2020 by SwissMercenary3. It advocates for socialism and anti-imperialism.
The Ba'ath Party held seats in the Senate from January 22, 2021 to October 15, 2021. 
== Party Platform ==
The Ba'ath Party strives to give all Alverians representation and a voice in the Senate through bill proposals. The party wishes to better Alverian society and enrich its culture. Equality and secularism are main points within the party, being part of its socialist policies. 
== Party History ==
December 10, 2020: The Ba'ath Party of Alveria is officially founded.
December 23, 2020: The first party member is appointed to a government position (SwissMercenary3 as Secretary of Justice)
January 22, 2021: The Ba'ath Party gains 2 seats within the Alverian Senate. This was the first time the party had gained seats in the Senate.
February 2021: SwissMercenary3 becomes the first party member to run for President.
February 5, 2021: The Alveria First Committee is formed as a force within the Senate to push domestic issues and stand against imperialism.
March 5, 2021: The Alveria First Committee is rebranded as the Senate Ba'ath Conference.
March 11, 2021: The party splinters as biden_gameing leaves the party to form the Bidome Party. Party member darthassasin45 would also leave, further splintering the party.
March 19, 2021: The party surpasses 10 members.
May 16, 2021: The Ba'ath Party National Headquarters is opened in District 5.
June 8, 2021 to July 2021: GrassyPizza9 becomes Acting Party Chairman as SwissMercenary3 takes a leave of absense.
August 6, 2021: GrassyPizza9 becomes the first President since November 2020 to be elected from a party other than the National Alliance. SwissMercenary3 becomes the first Vice President to hold the office from a party other than the National Alliance. Also, for the first time, the Ba'ath Party holds the Senate majority with Phalanx.
August 11, 2021: The Phalanx splits from the coalition to form their own majority. The Ba'ath Party slips back into the minority. 
September 3, 2021: President GrassyPizza9 loses re-election. 
== Party Leadership ==
SwissMercenary3 - Chairman
GrassyPizza9 - Vice Chairman
Burgerfoot - Manager of the Regional Party Office and Party Architect, currently serving as Secretary of the Interior