Democratic Unionist Party

The Democratic Unionist Party, or more commonly known as the Democratic Party, or Democrats, is a Falleen political party. Formerly known as the Labour Democrats, the party was reformed to its current name under Chairwoman Federica Mogherini. The party was the amalgation of the federal component, Democratic Labour Party, and ten different state branches of the Falleen Democratic Coalition Party
Democrats are currently in government since 584AER, under the Cabinet of Sheldon Whitehouse I. Since leaving government in 582, the party has been led by John Waters.
Nationally -- the DUP is affiliated to the Democratic National Committee (DNC) that oversees campaign efforts and the party platform. The DNC also keeps records on the Democratic Legislative Voting Record.
== Policy Positions ==
Main Article: Democratic Party Manifesto, 584AER
== Party History ==
Main Article: History of the Democratic Unionist Party
== Electoral Records ==
Election year 	# ofoverall votes 	# ofof parties 	# of overallseats won 	+/– 	
Party Position 	Leader 	
565AER 	6,510,912 	(#6) 	 	40 	independent 	Willy Brandt 	
567AER 	18,004,981 	(#2) 	 	72 	in opposition 	Willy Brandt 	
571AER 	24,004,981 	(#2) 	 	53 	in government 	Willy Brandt 	
575AER 	36,095,787 	(#2) 	 	23 	in government 	Willy Brandt 	
 	578AER - Changed from Socialist Party to Labour Democrats 	578AER - Changed from Socialist Party to Labour Democrats 	578AER - Changed from Socialist Party to Labour Democrats 	578AER - Changed from Socialist Party to Labour Democrats 	578AER - Changed from Socialist Party to Labour Democrats 	578AER - Changed from Socialist Party to Labour Democrats 	578AER - Changed from Socialist Party to Labour Democrats
582AER 	20,095,787 	(#3) 	 	64 	in opposition 	Willy Brandt 	
584AER 	22,124,147 	(#3) 	 	8 	in government 	John Waters 	
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== Parliamentary Factions ==
Main Article: List of Democratic MP's
Group	Group 	MPs	Group Leader
 	New Democrats 	 	Thierry Baudet
 	Labour 	 	Nancy Pelosi
 	Red Dog Coalition	 	Ted Cruz
 	Independents 	 	N/A
The Democratic Party -- much like any other political party -- is split along ideological lines within the left-wing stream. Of the total 136 LabDem MP's, 107 are affiliated to one of these factions and 29 remain unaffiliated.
Red Dog Coalition (Left populism): The Red Dogs are the socialist left populist parliamentary caucus of the Labour Democratic party. The caucus is Chaired since 582AER by Ted Cruz.
Labour (Social democracy): Labour is the centre-left parliamentary caucus of the LabDems, composed of members previously affiliated with past PLP governments. The caucus is chaired since 582AER by Nancy Pelosy.
New Democrats (Left moderates): New Democrats is currently the largest parliamentary caucus of the LabDems who regard themselves as Left Moderates. They draw support from the centre to centre-left of the party. The caucus is chaired since 582AER by Thierry Baudet.
Independents (non-affiliated): The non-affiliated members of Democratic Labour don't hold any allegiance to any particular faction. There are currently 26 independent LabDem MP's.
== Party Leadership ==
Main Article: Frontbench Team of John Waters III
Portrait	Portrait	Name(Birth-Death) 	Assumed Office	Assumed Office	Party Role
 	 	The Hon.Federica Mogherini	584AER 	584AER 	Chairwoman
 	 	The Rt Hon.John Waters 	582AER 	582AER 	Party Leader
 	 	The Hon.Kirsten Gillibrand	582AER 	582AER 	Deputy Party Leader
 	 	The Hon.John McDonnell 	585AER 	585AER 	Chief Whip
== Local Representation ==
Main Article: The Democratic Party at the state level
State / Territory	Legislature 	Percentage	Seats	Party Position
Darpartryo 	House of Commons 	37% 	 	Opposition
Tapanuo 	House of Burgesses 	26% 	 	Opposition
Balbarno 	Senate (upper) 	N/A 	 	N/A
Balbarno 	Chamber of Deputies (Lower) 	17% 	 	N/A
Tarbanos 	State Legislature 	13% 	 	Independent
Delooiium 	State Parliament 	16% 	 	Opposition
Melmorri 	State Assembly 	18% 	 	Opposition
Farrulli 	House of Lords (Upper) 	N/A 	 	Independent
Farrulli 	House of Representatives (Lower) 	4% 	 	Independent
Veldunium 	National Assembly 	N/A 	 	N/A
Hastiga 	Chamber of Ministers 	N/A 	 	N/A
Jalbetrer 	State Parliament 	20% 	 	Independent
Cartria 	House of Representatives (Upper) 	N/A 	 	Opposition
Cartria 	House of Commons (Lower) 	10% 	 	Opposition
Entloland 	House of Lords (Upper) 	N/A 	 	Independent
Entloland 	House of Representatives (Lower) 	2% 	 	Independent
Delnour 	House of Commons 	21% 	 	Opposition
Reellam 	State Parliament 	22% 	 	Independent
Verzoonium 	Chamber of Ministers 	7% 	 	Independent
Haals 	Haalsian Assembly 	N/A 	 	N/A
San Padua 	Assembly of San Padua 	24% 	 	Opposition
Port Anderson 	Port Anderson Assembly 	23% 	 	Government
Port Collinger 	Port Collinger Territorial Legislature	N/A 	 	N/A
Osten Helkar 	Osten Helkar Legislature 	N/A 	 	N/A
Port Katharina 	Port Katherina Assembly 	4% 	 	Independent
== List of Parliamentary Leaders ==
Portrait	Name 	Term 	Deputy 	Caucus
 	Willy Brandt	September 564AER	Jetta Klijnsma (565-568)Alex Jones (568-582)	People's Caucus,
Red Dog Coalition
 	John Waters 	May 582AER 	Kirsten Gillibrand 	New Democrats
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