16th Council presidential election

The **16th Council presidential election** will be the 8th presidential election, scheduled forIt will be the first presidential election to be run with population data from the 15th Council census. Daniel LaRusso is expected to be the incumbent president at the time of the election.

In LEGO City, general elections follow primary elections held by the major parties to determine their nominees.

## Candidates

### Populist Party

Further information: 16th Council Election Nelson-Murdock Presidential Primaries

Populist Daniel LaRusso is the incumbent president, elected for his first term in office in the 14th Council election, and intends to run for reelection for a second term in the 16th Council Election. He is facing a major challenge from Minch Yoda, his former Transportation Secretary. Once an ally of the President, Yoda turned against him after being fired for disorderly conduct at cabinet meetings.

##### Declared

* Daniel LaRusso, President of LEGO City (14th Council - present)
* Stephen B. David, LEGO City Secretary of Agriculture (14th Council - present) LEGO City Councilman from Sector 6 (12th Council - 14th Council)
* Minch Yoda, LEGO City Secretary of Transportation (14th Council), LEGO City Councilman from Sector 3 (1st Council - 6th Council)
* Otto Octavius, LEGO City Councilman from Sector 4 (15th Council - present) *Oscorp Party member*
* Flint Marko

President: Daniel LaRusso from Sector 3Flint Marko from Sector 4Former Secretary of Transportation: Minch Yoda from Sector 3Secretary of Agriculture: Stephen B. David
### Nelson-Murdock Party

Main Article: 16th Council Election Nelson-Murdock Presidential Primaries

### Declared

* Matt Murdock, LEGO City Secretary of Law (11th Council - 14th Council); President of LEGO City (8th Council - 10th Council); LEGO City Councilman from Sector 1 (1st Council - 8th Council); candidate for President during 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th, 12th, and 14th Council Presidential Elections

### Withdrawn

* Mace Windu, LEGO City Councilman (13th Council - 14th Council), nominee for Vice President during 14th Council Presidential Elections

Former President: Matt Murdock from Sector 1Former Councilman: Mace Windu from Sector 3
### Publicly expressed interest

* Cobra Kai, marshal artist and candidate for President in 14th Council Elections

Marshal artist: Cobra Kai from Sector 4Other potential candidates

* Steve Magultz, LEGO City Secretary of Jobs (11th Council - 14th Council), candidate for President during 14th Council Elections
* George Washington, Chief Justice of LEGO City (11th Council - present), candidate for President during 14th Council Elections
* Thomas J. Konju, LEGO City Councilman from Sector 4 (12th Council - present), candidate for President during 14th Council Elections

### Declined to be candidates

* Donald J. Trump, LEGO City Councilman (9th Council - present), President of LEGO City (1st Council - 8th Council)
* Marty McFly, President of LEGO City (11th Council - 14th Council), LEGO City Councilman (2nd Council - 8th Council)
* Lando Calrissian, LEGO City Secretary of the Treasury (11th Council - 14th Council)
* Obi-Wan Kenobi, LEGO CIty Secretary of War, Defense, and Security (11th Council - 14th Council); LEGO City Councilman from Sector 3 (6th Council - 8th Council, 11th Council)
* Rick Olie, LEGO City Councilman from Sector 5 (13th Council - present) (*running for reelection*)
* Anakin Skywalker, LEGO City Secretary of Transportation (11th Council - 14th Council), candidate for President in 14th Council Elections (*running for city council*)

### Pilgrim Party

#### Candidates

* Ned Schneebly, LEGO City Councilman from Sector 5 (2nd Council - 7th Council)

### Marauder Party

#### Candidates

* Michael the Car Guy, LEGO City Councilman from Sector 5 (7th Council - 10th Council)

## Campaign

The David/Jefferson campaign has focused on workers rights. The Murdock/Trump campaign has held many rallies, usually led by Trump. The rallies occasionally feature guest speakers. The campaign has been accused of ambulance chasing and attempting to capitalize on tragedies, such as Trump attempting to link David and Jefferson to the Elias Jordan shootings.

## Debates

3 debates were scheduled, 2 for President and 1 for Vice President. The 1st presidential and vice presidential debates have been held.

Debates among candidates for the 16th Council presidential election
 VP
Donald J. Trump

## Endorsements

### Stephen B. David

* Daniel LaRusso, 4th President of LEGO City (14th Council - present)

### Matt Murdock

* Obi-Wan Kenobi, 2nd LEGO City Secretary of War, Defense, and Security (11th Council - 14th Council), LEGO City Councilman from Sector 3 (6th Council - 8th Council, 11th Council)
* Bail Organa, LEGO City Councilman from Sector 3 (8th Council - 9th Council, 11th Council)
* Mace Windu, LEGO City Councilman from Sector 3 (13th Council - 14th Council), 14th Council nominee for Vice President
* Rick Olie, LEGO City Councilman from Sector 5 (13th Council - present)
* Cody H. Johnson, Chief of LEGO City Police (11th Council - 13th Council, 14th Council - present)