2016 Sierran federal election
The 2016 Sierran federal election was held on Friday, December 16, 2016 to elect members to the Senate and House of Commons. According to the Fixed Legislative Session Act of 2005, the election was required to be held no later than 1825 days (five years) after the previous election on March 22, 2013, making the latest possible date on March 23, 2018. However, on August 18, 2016, during an emergency legislative session, Parliament would vote in favor for calling a snap election in response to the assassination of Prime Minister Steven Hong on August 12, 2016 by dissident republican and terrorist Dylan Coulter. Though not required, the Senate would dissolve alongside the House of Commons, allowing 25 out of the 77 regular seats to be elected at the same time as the House.
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All 276 seats in the House of Commons and 25 out of the 77 regular seats in the Senate were up for election. In the House of Commons, all 276 seats were elected through mixed-member proportional represenation with 250 first past the post constituencies and 26 proportional party lists. In order to secure a majority, and in turn the preimership, a party needed to win a total of 139 seats. However, since the 1983, no party has reached a majority in the House of Commons, with the winning party securing a plurality and relying on the support of smaller parties.
Although Hong had a largely successful second term as Prime Minister, his assassination dominant the election campaign and would overshadow achievements made by the Democractic-Republican government. These achievements include a number of diplomatic success, especially with improving relations with the United Commonwealth and his response to the Baja California crisis, and a series of domestic reforms, including an increase in protections for illegal immigrants through the HOME Act and smaller expansions of the federal healthcare system. Before his assassination, Hong also supported new legislation against abortion restrictions, working towards codifying abortion into constitutional law. Beginning in July of 2016, Hong would go on a political tour of the Styxie in order to improve his support, the support for the Democratic-Republican Party, and support for his agenda in preparation for a run for a third term in 2018. In August, during a stop in Juno, Hong, along with Governor Allison Perry and Chief Alderman Carson Davis, would be shot by Dylan Coulter, a dissident republican and white supremacist with known ties to the Imperial Knights of Sierra and the New Bear Flaggers. Although Perry and Davis would make a full recovery, Hong would declared dead on route to a local hospital. Following Hong's assassination, Deputy Prime Minister Preston Bolivar would become acting Prime Minister and would support a motion to dissolve Parliament, which was granted through an emergency session on August 18.
With the assassination of Hong and the large public backlash against Republicanism as a whole, the Royalists under Daniel McComb were favored to win the snap election by both political analysts and polling data. However, the extent of a Royalist victory was largely fluctuating, with the highest estimate predicting that the Royalists would win a majority of seats, which would have made the party the first to win a majority since 1983, while the lowest estimate predicted that the party would instead win with one seat more than the Democratic-Republicans. The federal campaign would largely center around the response to domestic terrorism and dissedent republicanism.
The election resulted in a major victory for the Royalist Party, with Daniel McComb becoming the 32nd prime minister of the Kingdom of Sierra. The Royalists would earn a plurality of four seats, one of the smallest pluralities in Sierran history, and would gain a net total of sixteen seats. The conservative populist strategy utilized by McComb, which was highlighted by firm opposition to the progressivism of the Democratic-Republicans and support for Sierran nationalism, and the backlash against republicanism, known as the Coulter effect, would assist Royalists in securing a plurality and entering government for the first time in nearly a decade. Along with their allies, the Libertarian Party would see its greatest election result since its foundation, gaining a total of 14 seats. The 2016 federal election is largely seen as the first phase of a political realignment in Sierra, with traditional Democratic-Republican strongholds, such as San Joaquin, witnessing unprecedented levels of Royalist support, and a general shift towards the right in both the nation and the Royalist Party, with support for conservative populism growing larger. It is also unofficially seen as the beginning of the political divide in Sierra, with moderation and multi-partisan agreements becoming less frequent and adherence to radical ideologies rising. As of 2021, this is the most recent federal election victory for the Royalist Party and the most recent federal election in which a Royalist was elected prime minister. This is the first election in which a Royalist from San Joaquin was elected prime minister.
Background
In the 2013 federal election, Prime Minister Steven Hong would secure re-election, with the Democratic-Republicans maintaining their plurality in the House of Commons. With a legislative coalition with Social Democrats and the Greens that was formed in 2008, the Hong government would continue to hold a majority of seats in both chambers of the Parliament. Despite this, the "Progressive Coalition", as the coalition was dubbed by the media, would see some seats lost to the opposition, led by the Royalists and the Libertarians.
Hong's second term government agenda was considered the "most progressive agenda" at that point in Sierran history. It would include a number domestic reforms, including protections for illegal immigrants and the small expansion of the federal healthcare system. He would also pursue policies that aimed to improve relations with the United Commonwealth and the Conference of American States, supported continued involvement in Syria and the Middle East in order to "protect and defend democracy" in the region, and also took action against expansionist policies of China and Mexico, the latter of which attack Sierran territory during the Baja California crisis. Through his second term, Hong retained high approval ratings, a contrast to the fluctuating approval he received during his first term. Despite having good approval ratings, Hong's agenda would be strongly opposed by Royalists and conservative Democratic-Republicans.
In July of 2016, Hong would begin a political tour in the Styxie in order to build support for himself, the Democratic-Republican Party, and his political agenda. Although officially the tour began in preparation for the 2018 federal election, many believed the tour's purpose was to rebuild party support in the traditionally Democratic-Republican stronghold after polls and local elections indicated a potential Royalist sweep. Beginning in San Francisco City, Hong would travel across the Styxie, speaking at a number of events in a wide variety of places. On August 12, Hong, along with a number of other Styxie Democratic-Republican leaders, would arrive in Juno, Plumas, with Hong attending a Democratic-Republican-hosted gala before speaking at a press conference. During the press conference, Hong would be asked about his opinion on the monarchy by Dylan Coulter, a known dissedent republican. After affirming his support for the monarchy, Coulter would begin discharging a handgun randomly at Hong and other Democratic-Republican leaders before being apprehended by Secret Service agents and local police. While on his way to the hospital, Hong would be pronounced dead by on site paramedics. He would become the second prime minister to be assassinated, following Ulysses Perry.
Following confirmation of Hong's death, Deputy Prime Minister Preston Bolivar would become prime minister and would call for an emergency session of parliament. During the historic joint-session of Parliament, both houses unanimously condemned the assassination and supported Bolivar in calling a state of national emergency and deploying the Sierran Royal National Guard to the Styxie provinces in order to prevent further violence by domestic terrorist groups in the region, a number of which had support Coulter in his actions. With public outrage against the assassination, general opposition to republicanism, and disapproval of the Democratic-Republican government growing, Bolivar would support the opposition's suggestion of a snap election, motioning for the dissolution of parliament, which was granted by Elizabeth II on August 18.
Contesting political parties and candidates
Federal Sierra and Hawaii
Major parties (parties with multiple MPs at dissolution, those that currently have multiple MAPs, or have won more than 0.50% of the popular vote in the 2013 election) that contested this election in Federal Sierra and Hawaii are shown below with their results at the 2017 federal election, ordered by the number of seats they won. This was the first time since TBD where both Royalists and Democratic-Republicans had candidates running in each parliamentary constituency.
| Party | Party leader(s) | Leader since | Leader's seat | Last election | Seats at dissolution |
Contested seats | ||
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| % of votes |
Seats | |||||||
| Democratic-Republican Party | Preston Bolivar | Acting since 2016 | South Creole Coast | TBD% | 126 | 126 | 276 seats in the Kingdom of Sierra | |
| Royalist and Federalist Party | Daniel McComb | October 2012 | Central Greater Bernheim | TBD% | 101 | 101 | 276 seats in the Kingdom of Sierra | |
| Social Democrats of Sierra | Marcel Guillory | September 2010 | North Central Grand Ballons | TBD% | 19 | 19 | 269 seats in the Kingdom of Sierra | |
| Libertarian Party | Ravinder Didbal | December 2013 | Spring Valley | TBD% | 17 | 17 | 244 seats in the Kingdom of Sierra | |
| Green Party | Jonathan Mueller | April 2016 | Grand Appleton | TBD% | 12 | 12 | 255 seats in the Kingdom of Sierra | |
| Christian Democratic Party | Paul Laurie | December 2013 | None | TBD% | 0 | 0 | 127 seats in the Kingdom of Sierra | |
| Communist Party | Kenneth Morrison | March 2012 | None | TBD% | 0 | 0 | 90 seats in the Kingdom of Sierra | |
| Hawaiian Sovereignty Party | Kai Santif | September 2003 | None | TBD% | 0 | 0 | 8 seats in Hawaii | |
Deseret
Deseret
A few number of Sierran political parties organize in the Deseret at the Kingdom-level but generally do not contest in local elections or the Deseret's own national elections. As such, the main political parties in the Deseret are different from the rest of the KS and most adhere and operate to a policy of abstentionism and do not take up any seats in Parliament to which they are elected. The largest political party, the People's Party, sends its elected MPs to Parliament as Royalists through a bipartisan agreement.
| Party | Party leader(s) | Leader since | Leader's seat | Last election (in the Deseret) | Seats at dissolution |
Contested seats (out of 5) | ||
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| % of votes |
Seats | |||||||
| People's Party | Daniel J. Wells | September 2016 | None | TBD% | 5* | 5* | 5 | |
| Honeybee Party | Paul Bickerton | April 2011 | None | TBD% | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Social Democrats | Allen Rice | December 2008 | None | TBD% | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Mormon Independence Party | Leroy Jeffs | June 2016 | None | TBD% | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
*The People's Party represents itself as Royalists in the National Parliament.
Retiring incumbents
| Constituency | Departing MP | Party | First elected | Date confirmed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etiwanda | Allan Barton (retiring) | Royalist | 1999 | August 20, 2016 | |
| Indio Springs | George Uribe (retiring) | Royalist | 2008 | August 18, 2016 | |
Electoral system
250 of the 276 members in the House of Commons are elected by first-past-the-post (FPTP) from single-member constituencies, while 26 members of Parliament are elected from open list proportional party representation for seats which are reserved for proportional representation. Voters will in effect, elect at least one candidate and a party on the same ballot. 56 of the 77 regular senators in the Senate (there are 125 senators overall including generally non-elected commissioned senators) are elected by first-past-the-post from two-member constituencies based on their class cycle. The current class of senators seeking reelection in 2016 are Class III as most have last seen election in 2010 (Class III senators who were elected in by-elections to fill vacancies between 2010 and 2016 must still contest in the 2016 election).
Date of election
The Early Parliamentary Federal Election of 2016 declared that Friday, December 16, 2016 would be the date of the election. The deadline for candidates and parties to register was Friday, September 16. If needed, the Monarch has the authority to push back election dates to a certain date suggested or requested by the Privy Council.
Voting eligibility
K.S. citizens eligible to vote must be registered by midnight on November 25 by mail (postmarked by that date) or online. To be eligible to vote, individuals have to be 18 years or over; residing as a Sierran citizen at an address in the Kingdom of Sierra (excluding all territories except the Channel Islands); and not legally excluded (on grounds as a convicted felon, a prisoner currently serving a sentence lasting longer than a year, a person committed to a mental hospital or institution longer than 3 months, or a fugitive of the law); or disqualified from voting.
Timetable
| Thursday, August 18, 2016 | Passage of the Early Parliamentary Federal Election Act of 2016 through the House of Commons. Expedited passages of the same act and the Senatorial Election Alignment Act of 2016 through the Senate. Both passages receive royal assent and comes into force immediately. Election date set for December 16, 2016. |
| Friday, August 25, 2016 | Dissolution of Parliament and official start of the campaign. Beginning of the Bolivar caretaker government. Royal Proclamation summoning a new Parliament and setting the date for its first meeting issued. |
| Sunday, August 28, 2016 | Receipt of writ – legal documents declaring election issued. |
| From Monday, August 29, 2016 | Notice of election given in constituencies. |
| Friday, September 15, 2016 | Registration of participating parties and ballot access close. |
| Friday, October 8, 2016 | Nominations for candidates close. |
| Friday, November 25, 2016 | Voter registration closes. |
Campaign
Campaign background
Despite Hong securing re-election to a second term, the 2013 federal election would also see a general decrease in support for the Democratic-Republican Party and the progressive coalition. The opposition, lead by the Royalists and Libertarians, would see an increase in both seats and popular vote, winning a total of TBD% as a united opposition. Crediting this decrease in support to his everchanging first term agenda, Hong would create a solid and withstanding second term government agenda, which incorporated ideas from the Democratic-Republican Party and its Social Democratic and Green allies in the progressive coalition.
Hong's second term domestic agenda was considered the "most progressive legislative agenda" at the point in Sierran history. In late 2013, Hong announced the re-introduction of the HOME Act. First introduced to Parliament under the tenure of Prime Minister Melinda Peters in 1996, the HOME Act would increase protections for illegal immigrants living in Sierra and would establish the DACA Program, a two-year economic relief program for illegal immigrants who have arrived in Sierra after 2010 and to illegal immigrants who arrived in Sierra as a child under the age of ten after 2000. Since its introduction to Parliament, the bill had been voted a number of three times, all of which failed to generate enough support. In August of 2013, the HOME Act would be re-introduced to the House of Commons and, with coalition support, would pass in both chambers of Parliament by October of 2013, being granted royal assent by Charles II in November. The HOME Act would receive intense legal opposition from Royalist and Libertarian state governments. The Sierran HOME Act would be the inspiration of the American Parliament's Protection and Welcome Act, which passed in 2015.
In order to prevent similar diplomatic blunders seen during his first term, Hong would put an intense focus on foreign policy during his second term. During the 2014 APEC leader's summit, Hong would meet with Chinese president Ren Longyun to discuss the improvement of relations between Sierra and China and China's recent annexation of the Rehe Province from Manchuria. During the same summit, in a speech to other leaders, Hong called for closer economic ties between the member states, though would speak out against intense economic reliance. In late 2014, Hong publicly supported efforts to improve relations with the United Commonwealth, Sierra's historical rival, and would oversee the lifting of minor sanctions and restrictions throughout the remainder of his term. Despite supporting better relations with the United Commonwealth, Hong would condemn the Continental involvement in the Syrian Civil War and support for far left terrorist groups in the Middle East and would reaffirm Sierra's commitment to the defense of the Antilles. In early 2015, missiles launched by Mexico would kill 30 Sierrans living in La Paz. Hong would be criticized for his initial response to what would be known as the Baja California crisis, but would be praised for his ensuing actions, which resulted in the expulsion of Mexico from the Conference of American States and the Lincoln Area and intense economic sanctions from Sierra and other CAS members.
Throughout his tenure as prime minister, Prime Minister Hong was subject to intense opposition from Royalists and Libertarians, who believed Hong's policies were too progressive and "socialist". Especially during his second term, and parts of his first term, Hong would come into conflict with many provincial governments, especially Royalist governments who had passed legislation that was in clear opposition to Hong's domestic policies. Along with that, almost every piece of legislation passed by Hong or members of his government would be presented by legal challenges from Royalist and Libertarian provincial attorney generals, though most would be unsuccessful.
Shortly before Hong was assassinated in Juno, Plumas by dissident republican Dylan Coulter in August of 2016, he announced his plans to officially codify abortion into constitutional law in reaction to anti-abortion legislation in multiple provincial legislatures and promised to find ways to "curb provincial executive and legislative actions that are in direct opposition to the federal government". He would attract controversy for his latter promise, with Royalist leader Daniel McComb criticizing Hong as "anti-provincial rights". Following Hong's assassination, Deputy Prime Minister Preston Bolivar would become prime minister and inherit Hong's largely unseen governmental agenda. However, Bolivar would not be able to continue Hong's agenda, being forced to support the Early Parliamentary Federal Election Act of 2016 after being pressured to do so by the opposition and other political allies.
Policy positions
Dissident republicanism
Considered the most important election issue, Dissident republicanism, and Republicanism in Sierra in general, was at the forefront of the 2016 federal campaign. Public outrage against dissident republicanism greatly increased following the assassination of Prime Minister Steven Hong, with a greater public demand for federal action against the rise of dissident republican domestic terrorism, particularly in the Styxie. In a September 2016 poll, around 61% of Sierrans believed the Democratic-Republican government had done "not enough" in fighting republican-based terrorism. Monarchism in Sierra saw a rise in support following the assassination and the defense of political and cultural republicanism by Democratic-Republican leaders was used against them by the Royalists. Though the Democratic-Republicans have not officially advocated for the creation of a Sierran republic since the end of the nineteenth century, Daniel McComb and other Royalist candidates would warn that a continued Democratic-Republican government would lead to the establishment of a "leftist socialist republic".
Healthcare
Healthcare was also seen as a major issue in the 2016 election. Hoping to continue off of Hong's healthcare plans, the Democratic-Republicans and the progressive coalition would campaign for the establishment of a single-payer healthcare system. Both the Democratic-Republicans and the Greens supported a single-payer healthcare system that would exist alongside the private healthcare industry, but the Social Democrats would advocate for the complete nationalization of the healthcare sector, with Social Democratic leader Marcel Guillory calling private healthcare industry "corrupt" and "immoral to the wellbeing of man". The Royalists and Libertarians would oppose the creation of a universal healthcare system, believing that such a system would "cost taxpayers too much to gain to little".
Foreign policy
Foreign policy was also considered one of the major electoral issues in the 2016 cycle. Both the Democratic-Republicans and Royalists campaign for the the continuation of limited intervention in Sierra in order to protect democracy in the region and to ensure that the nation's interests are fulfilled. However the extent of intervention would vary between the parties, with the Democratic-Republicans supporting a smaller presence in the region, while the Royalists supported a stronger presence in the region in order to end the Syrian Civil War and other conflicts against Sierran allies. Unlike their allies, the Social Democrats, Greens, and Libertarians all ran on strictly anti-war campaigns, with all three parties supporting a gradual withdrawal from the Middle East. The progressive coalition, especially the Social Democrats, were supportive of continued positive relations with the United Commonwealth, while the Royalists and Libertarians opposed the normalization of relations. Instead, the Royalists and Libertarians supported continued relations with the Antilles.
Immigration
Immigration has long been considered a major issue in Sierra, but saw an increase in attention during the 2016 federal election. Beginning in 2014, Sierra would see an increase in illegal immigration near the southern border as the government of Mexico began to clamp down on civil liberties and rights. The progressive coalition campaigned for the expansion of the HOME Act and the DACA Program, claiming that the original act was trimmed down and did not include what Prime Minister Hong wanted it to include. The progressive coalition, particularly the Democratic-Republicans, also campaigned against increased deportations, with Prime Minister Preston Bolivar believing that deportations should only occur for criminals. The Royalists under McComb took a hardline stance against illegal immigration, with McComb supporting the idea of creating a border wall between Sierra and Mexico in order to prevent further illegal immigration. He would also campaign in support of increasing deportations, specifically for criminals and "those who refuse to contribute to society".
Other issues
There were a number of other issues discussed and campaigned during the 2016 federal campaign cycle, including Policing in Sierra, Taxation, Wealth inequality, and economic growth. On policing, the progressive coalition and the Libertarians supported greater measures to prevent police violence, including more training courses for officers-in-training and more requirements in order to become an officer. The Royalists opposed regulatory measures against police, claiming that the Democratic-Republicans were "anti-police and pro-crime", with Daniel McComb citing the levels of crime in Democratic-Republican-le provinces, mainly San Francisco. On taxation, the progressive coalition supported an increase in taxes on upper-class and upper-middle class Sierrans, using the money gathered by these taxes to fund more welfare programs. The Royalists and Libertarians greatly opposed a "wealth tax" and instead proposing eliminating "unnecessary" programs. On wealth inquality, the progressive coalition, particularly the Social Democrats, campaigned for a wealth tax, while Royalists and Libertarians opposed such a proposal.
Steven Hong campaigning controversy
Beginning in August, a number of videos of Steven Hong would be released by the Democratic-Republican Party. In the videos, which were recorded before his death, Hong would endorse a number of gubernatorial candidates and would promote his agenda. There would be immediate backlash against the videos, with many believing that using pre-recorded campaign clips of Hong was insensitive. Hong's widow, Lisa Hong, would publicly condemn the use of her husband for campaigning purposes, expressing her displeasure on Bubbler. The videos would be immediately taken down by the Democratic-Republicans and other media organizations, with the former issuing an apology. The controversy surrounding Hong's image for campaigning would arise again in October after a number of billboards in Porciúncula showed images of Hong with messages affiriming readers that the progressive coalition has the "spiritual support" of Hong. The billboards would be taken down at the request of the Estate of Steven Hong, with it later being revealed that the billboards were paid by a anonymous person.
Endorsements
Major newspapers
| Newspaper | Endorsement | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton Daily | Green Party | "In our first ever endorsement, we wholeheartedly support Jonathan Mueller and the Green Party in their effort to protect Shasta's forests." | |
| Christian Reviewer | Royalist | "Voting for McComb is voting for the restoration of Christian values in Sierra." | |
| Fort Travis Chronicle | Royalist | "In this time of crisis, we need strong and straightforward leadership. Leadership that the Royalists can provide." | |
| Grands Ballons Observer | Democratic-Republicans | "We need healthcare, we need morals, we need continued leadership by the Democratic-Republicans." | |
| L'Héraut du Pacifique | Royalist | "The only party that supports our ascension is the Royalists. The only party that has cared about Channelier issues have been the Royalists. The only people we will support this election are Roylaists." | |
| Las Vegas Star Reporter | Libertarian | "When compared to our other options, the Libertarians seem to be the only party dedicated to listening to both sides of the issues at hand." | |
| Les Mers | Democratic-Republicans | "Under the Democratic-Republicans, we are one step closer to ascension." | |
| New Rotterdam Journal | Democratic-Republican | "The Democratic-Republicans are the only ones that can mend our broken nation." | |
| Porciúncula Times | Democratic-Republican | "Bolivar and the Democratic-Republicans have proven themselves of carrying on the legacy of Hong." | |
| Riverside Tribune | Royalist | "With the rise of traitorous republicanism and loathsome socialism, the Royalists are the only ones we trust with upholding our values." | |
| San Francisco Examiner | Social Democrats | "Guillroy and the Social Democrats seem to be the only ones dedicated to promoting SF values." | |
| San Jose Inquiry | Democratic-Republicans | "Progressivism is the future and we hope the Democratic-Republicans will lead us there." | |
| The Bernheim Courier-Journal | Democratic-Republican | "The Democratic-Republicans, for almost two centuries, has showed its continued support for San Joaquin and the Styxie." | |
| The Bunker Hill Journal | Royalist | "We stand with Royalists for economic liberty." | |
| The Daily Palm | Royalist | "McComb's the only one that can stop the crazy left from ruining our nation." | |
| The Unionist | Social Democrats | "The working class needs a new voice. A Social Democratic voice." | |
| Voice of Ukiah | Social Democrats | "Equality and Justice. That's what we stand for, and that's what the Social Democrats stand for." | |
Major magazines
| Organization | Endorsement | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connect | Democratic-Republican | "Bolivar is the only one we need to fix our problems." | |
| Newstar | Royalist | "Now more than ever we need the Royalists to clamp down on terrorism in the Styxie." | |
| People of Bernheim | Democratic-Republicans | "For Bernheim, the choice is easy." | |
| The Pacific | Social Democrats | "If we want real progressivism, we need to support the Social Democrats in their humble quest to fix the system." | |
| The Mulholland Monitor | Royalist | "The Royalists seem to be the only ones who care about the assassination of our Prime Minister. And he wasn't even a Royalist!" | |
Television networks
| Network | Endorsement | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RBS | None | "As our charter states, RBS as a network and an organization will remain neutral throughout the debate and endorse no party as a means of preserving journalistic neutrality and to avoid bias." | |
| Faithful Hour | Royalist Party | "With the Christian Democrats out of action, we are forced to support the only other party willing to fight for Christian morals." | |
Labor unions and non-profit organizations
| Organization | Endorsement | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Hospitality, Entertainment, & Culinary Union | Royalist Libertarian |
"Under a Royalist and Libertarian administration, our right to work will greatly be improved." | |
| Health Care Workers International Union | Democratic-Republicans | "The Democratic-Republicans are the party for healthcare." | |
| Federation of Food, Commercial, and Retail Workers | Social Democrats | "The Social Democrats continue to fight for us, not the big man." | |
| National Association of Royal Letter Carriers | Democratic-Republicans | "The NARLC endorses the Democratic-Republican and Social Democratic parties for their continued support of our rights." | |
| National Federation for Sierran Women | Democratic-Republican Social Democrats Greens |
"McComb and Dibal are against the rights of women." | |
| National Reproductive Rights Advocacy Network | Democratic-Republican Social Democrats Greens |
"The progressive coalition will make sure abortion is finally codified." | |
| NACL-FIO | Social Democrats | "In a unanimous consensus, the NACL-FIO in Sierra shall work towards the election of more Social Democrats in Sierra." | |
| National Rifle Association of Sierra | Royalist Libertarian |
"Gun rights are need more than ever, and the Royalists and Libertarians will make sure we still have them." | |
| Republic | None | "It seems as though our traditional ally has abandoned us, and because the other parties who share our republican beliefs don't have a chance, we refuse to endorse this election cycle." | |
| Sierran Federation of Provincial, County, and Municipal Employees | Democratic-Republican | "Public employees are the backbone of our society and the Democratic-Republicans will make sure we stay that way." | |
| Sierran Federation of Teachers | Democratic-Republican | "We endorse the Democratic-Republicans for their continued support for teacher rights and a livable wage." | |
| Sierran National Right to Life Organization | Royalist Christian Democratic |
"The Royalist and Christian Democratic parties will fight to protect the unborn" | |
| Sierran Postal Workers Union | Social Democrats | "The Social Democrats are our fighters in Parliament!" | |
| Styxie Democratic Coalition | Democratic-Republican | "The ideals of Styxie must live on!" | |
| United Agricultural Union of Shasta | Greens | "Agriculture can only be maintained through Green policies.." | |
| United Warehouse Workers of Sierra | Social Democrats | "The Social Democrats and their policies will benefit the overworked and underpaid workers of our nation's warehouses." | |