66th Adorian Election

←65th - 20th of December 2021 - 67th*→*

## Electoral System

The National Assembly elects all of her 85 seats in a Simulated/Popular Vote Lottery in which the election system uses a 4:1 ratio of AES to Popular Vote. This election will use AES with the next 3 also using it. This election was a snap election called by President Baron as a vote of no confidence was passed against the 65th government.

The main component of the AES is the popular vote which comprises 40% of the AES with other factors such as propaganda, party activity, Party member notability, bills proposed, etc composing the rest of the electorate. The AES is overseen by Matthew V. Independent Candidates function outside of the AES and only require 1/85th (1.18%) of the Popular Vote.

## Background

### AESgate

Unity coalition was seen as a great achievement but it had its problems from the start, as choosing a Prime Minister from a junior party makes the position relatively weak and has little control over the coalition, with the party leaders of the biggest party calling the shots. This was precisely what happened for the Financial Calibration Act II, as the party leaders from LDP and SDP had disagreements about the bill, with them having discussions about it without the Prime Ministers' knowledge. The bill was made by LDP deputy leader Noot Noot, and was the second version of the Financial Calibration Act made by former Prime Minister and leader of the LDP and then-current leader of the SDP Bert. Bert had warned Noot if the bill was going up for voting SDP would leave the coalition, as SDP was the largest party, Bert argued that it has veto powers over any policy in the coalition.

Noot did not heed the threats made by Bert and table the bill to the assembly on December 17, 2021. Bert started with the attacks as the bill was made publicly saying, *"This bill is a travesty made by the ACT spy in the LDP Noot Noot, This bill is an outrage not only does it cut taxes further and it cuts them limiting our revenue further. There is no way we can allow this to pass."* Noot argued that the bill gives tax cuts to low and middle-class people, and companies that go green, Bert said on the assembly floor, *"If the assembly member Noot noot does not withdraw the bill the SDP will leave this coalition",* with Noot replying in defiance and kept the bill up for debating and voting.

A few minutes later, The Central Post reported a leaked screenshot with Bert putting up a vote in SDP's leadership to leave the coalition, with a majority including the President agreeing that the coalition was a mistake. Bert announced a few minutes later that the SDP will leave the coalition, putting the government's numbers from 45 to 22. SDP ministers resigned from the government upon the advice of the party leader, with Prime Minister Big Ben who lost the little control he had, decided to step down, with the LDP's co-leader Lord Fabian getting the spot.

This however would not be the end of the drama, as more screenshots were leaked, this time with Bert asking ACT co-leader Jack Collins if he could call a VONC of the current government, with Jack announcing shortly after that the ACT will seek a VONC of the current government. This leak made it seem like SDP wanted ACT to do its dirty work and put the blame on them if any was to be made. As more light was shown on the situation, LDP deputy leader Noot Noot decided that he had enough of the games and revealed an explosive leak, showing himself, LDP co-leader Johannes and Bert conspiring on how to kill the coalition and push for a snap election so that they could make a majority on their own, kicking out ARP and TPA. In the leaks, it shows Bert telling Noot that the Financial Calibration Act II can be used as the scapegoat of the coalition's destruction and both could benefit from the AES. Noot said in an interview with the Adoria Times, *"All part of the plan was to kill this government and force a snap election. Only a few people knew of this plan: Bert, Johannes, Sole and I",* and *"The snap election was to weaken the ACT, and to bring SDP and LDP more power. TPA and ARP didn’t know.*

This came as a surprise to many especially TPA and ARP.

### AESgate aftermath

After the conspiracy was revealed by Noot, it gave ACT more ammo to push for a VONC. The TPA and ARP were livid but decided to remain in the coalition. Noot resigned as deputy leader, with Fabian appointing SoleSol as deputy leader. Sole who at that point left federal politics decided to do some damage control saying *"I am shocked and still do not fully understand what has happened here over the last few days. The facts are still unclear to the leadership council of this party."* with SDP deputy leader Sanders shortly saying, *"On behalf of the SDP I would like to apologize for the conduct which has taken place over the last few days. To the members of the TPA and ARP, as well as those in the LDP and SDP".*

The VONC was made by Jack and passed a day later, putting the current minority government into caretaker status. After it passed a new government with ACT, TPA and ARP looked likely as they wanted revenge over what LDP and SDP did, but this plan ultimately failed as multiple members of both TPA and ARP left their party due to aligning with ACT. With a new government looking to be impossible, President Baron with the request of Prime Minister Fabian dissolved the assembly, calling a snap election.

### #MeToo

Vice President Lich made an unusual new rule for the NA, the rule was that all mna must kiss the nearest mna and the vp upon entering the assembly. this new rule prompted Yannick to request an immediate removal of the rule and Vice President, Lich then decided to kiss Yannick. Yannick who was shocked sued Lich for sexual harassment. Both High and Supreme courts found the Vice President guilty, but no official verdict was made. Other members of the NA were chanting slogans of #MeToo to show support to Yannick and the others that were sexually harassed by Lich. Westshorebros made an impeachment inquiry into the Vice Presidents action for Abuse of Public Trust and Abuse of Authority, this was supported by all but ACT and ARP, with ACT defending Lich. The inquiry would fail by a slim margin and the Vice President would removed the rule a few days later.

## Results

On 22 December 2021, the results of the snap election would be out after a 'brake day' in the server. Due to metagaming SDP and LDP were disqualified from AES sets for election. This election would see a turnout of **29.67%**.

## Government Formation

A 2 party coalition with ARP and LCP would be made a day after the election, naming Valeryon as Prime Minister.

## See Also

* 65th Adorian Election
* 67th Adorian Election
* Voter Turnout