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{{Infobox country<br />
|conventional_long_name = Empire of Elysium<br />
|common_name = Elysium<br />
|image_flag = National Flag of Elysium, SVG.svg<br />
|flag_width = 150px<br />
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|image_coat = Greater arms of the Empire of Elysium.png<br />
|symbol_width = 90px<br />
|symbol_type = Greater Arms<br />
|national_motto = Unity, Peace, Prosperity<br />
|national_anthem =<br />
|other_symbol_type = National Animal<br />
|other_symbol = [[w:Timber rattlesnake|Timber rattlesnake]]<br />
|image_map = Map of the Empire of Elysium.png<br />
|map_width = 250px<br />
|loctext = Located within the [[w:United States of America|US]]<br />
|map_caption = Map of the Empire<br />
|capital = Josephina, [[Elyria]]<br />
|official_languages = [[w:English language|English]]<br />
|national_languages =<br />
|regional_languages = [[w:Scots language|Scots]], [[w:Polish language|Polish]]<br />
|ethnic_groups = [[w:French Americans|Franco-American]], [[w:Scotch-Irish Americans|Scots-Irish Americans]], [[w:German Americans|German American]], [[w:Irish people|Irish People]], [[w:Anglo-Americans|Anglo-American]]<br />
|religion = [[w:Presbyterianism|Presbyterianism]] <small>''unofficial''</small><br />
|demonym = Elysiumite<br />
|government_type = [[w:Federal monarchy|Federal]] [[w:parliamentary|parliamentary]] [[w:Constitutional monarchy|semi-constitutional monarchy]]<br />
|leader_title1 = Grand Emperor<br />
|leader_name1 = [[Robert Smith II|Robert II]]<br />
|leader_title2 = Chancellor<br />
|leader_name2 = [[Adam Johnston]]<br />
|leader_title3 = Deputy Chancellor<br />
|leader_name3 = [[Thomas Bainbridge]]<br />
|leader_title4 = Senate Speaker<br />
|leader_name4 = Jayden Atlee<br />
|leader_title5 = Emperors' Hand<br />
|leader_name5 = [[Elliot Doe]]<br />
|legislature = Parliament<br />
|upper_house = Council of Imperial Delegates<br />
|lower_house = [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]]<br />
|established_event1 = Founding of Elyria<br />
|established_date1 = 1 July [[2011]]<br />
|established_event2 = Unification into Elysium<br />
|established_date2 = 1 September [[2015]]<br />
|established_event3 = Republic established<br />
|established_date3 = 8 July [[2020]]<br />
|established_event4 = Monarchy re-established<br />
|established_date4 = 12 December [[2021]]<br />
|established_event13 = <!--(up to 13 distinct events may be included)--><br />
|established_date13 =<br />
|population_estimate = 270<br />
|population_estimate_year = <br />
|population_census = 312<br />
|population_census_year = 2021<br />
|currency. = [[w:United States dollar|United States dollar]]<br />
|currency_code = USD<br />
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'''Elysium''', officially the '''Empire of Elysium''', known as the '''Republic of Elysium''' from July 2020 to December 2021, is a [[w:Micronation|micronation]] with claims in North America and Europe. Elysium's capital is the city of Josephina, an city located in the [[Elyria|High Kingdom of Elyria]].<br />
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The Empire was originally founded as the Republic of Elyria, a [[w:Unitary state|unitary]] and [[w:Republic|republican]] state, in 2011. The current federal model was created after the First Unification, in which various micronations in the [[w:Upstate South Carolina|Upcountry of South Carolina]] united to form the Empire of Elysium. Since then, Elysium has admitted a number of new members, although some did not join as new Commonwealths. [[Leo]] and [[Salibaic]] are the only major examples of a Commonwealth leaving the union, although both of these states are largely inactive now. The government is described as a mix of [[w:Federalism in the United States|American federalism]] with a [[w:Germany|German]]-style [[w:Semi-presidential system|semi-presidential system]]; in addition, the nation holds regular [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Senatorial]] elections. The nation is primarily [[w:Presbyterian|Presbyterian]] and [[w:Baptist|Baptist]], with a strong [[w:Atheist|atheist]] and [[w:Catholicism|Catholic]] minority. The culture of Elysium has been descibed as a mix of various [[w:Western Europe|western european]] and [[w:Culture of the Southern United States|Dixie culture]]. People from Elysium are known as Elysiumites.<br />
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Elysium has operated under a system of a [[w:Federal monarchy|federal]] [[w:parliamentary|parliamentary]] [[w:Constitutional monarchy|semi-constitutional monarchism]] since the restoration of the [[w:Monarchy|monarchy]] in late [[2021]]. The [[w:Head of State|head of state]] is a [[w:Voting|elector chosen]] Grand Emperor. The [[w:Head of Government|head of government]] is a [[w:Parliamentary system|parliamentary elected]] Chancellor. There is six Commonwealths which make up Elysium. The various Commonwealths each vary in government, but the majority have a monarch as the chief representative and an elected First Minister as the chief executive. The [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]] is the [[w:Lower house|lower house]] of the federal [[w:Legislature|legislature]] that selects the Chancellor and formally executes nearly all [[w:Legislature|legislative authority]]. [[Robert Smith II]] of [[Elyria]] serves as Grand Emperor and [[Adam Johnston]] is the Chancellor and a member of the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive-Labor Party]].<br />
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==Etymology==<br />
Elysium is derived from Elyria, which was the predecessor to Elysium. When the many smaller nations voted to join a Empire and choose a name, Elysium was the most popular choice for the name of the union. It was proposed by delegates of Valor before the Empire was established, in order to recognize the significance of Elyria and create a common identity within the proposed Empire. <br />
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The official name of Elysium is the '''Empire of Elysium''', although most documents just refer to the nation as '''Elysium'''. Internally, the “Empire of Elysium” is often times shorten to “the Empire”. Other names have been proposed to make the name less generic and more reflective of the Empire's culture, but these attempts are unpopular.<br />
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==History==<br />
{{Main|History of Elysium}}<br />
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===First Empire===<br />
On 1 September 2015, the Empire of Elysium was established through the unification of several micronations in the [[w:Savannah River|Savannah River]] area. Following this, [[Robert Smith]] was unanimously elected as its Grand Emperor, with Riley Nim being appointed Emperor's Hand. The early years of Elysium saw two "factions" being established: the Tilities, who supported the Minister of Defense, FPM, and the Rilites, who supported Riley Nim. Numerous forts were also constructed during this time, the largest of which was Fort Brim.<br />
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By early 2019, two political parties had been formed; the Tilities formed the Vox Party, which campaigned for Christian values and states' rights, while the Rilites formed the Democracy Now Party, which campaigned for constitutionalism and had centrist ideals. Following the formation of the office of Prime Minister, the Vox Party won the office, mainly due to accusations of Riley Nim calling for secession in Quincet, a member state of Elysium. During FPM's ministry, Elysium's organic culture was replaced with that from other nations, mainly the [[w:Byzantine Empire|Byzantine Empire]], while the construction of forts was paused. Towards the end of her ministry, a scandal broke out when the Vox Party removed Kyle Smith, a member of Elysium's legislature and an independent who had won the elections for Prime Minister, from office. The scandal, named Tillgate, resulting in the office of Prime Minister being replaced with an elected Chancellor and a national Parliament being created.<br />
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During Kyle Smith's tenure, a [[w:Discord (software)|Discord server]] for Elysium was created in April 2019, which saw rapid growth in Elysium. In addition, a constitution inspired off of that of the United States was written. Following the [[Elysiumite first 2019 senatorial election|2019 I senatorial election]], 3 [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]] and 2 Democratic Traditionalists were appointed to the Grand Senate; they would pass numerous major acts, including the ''Judiciary Act'' of Adam Johnston and ''Marriage Act'', the latter of which ensured equality in marriage. During this period, Adam Johnston, as well as Spooky Johnston, would begin their careers in the Grand Senate.<br />
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In May 2019, [[Kingdom of Salibaic|Salibaic]] temporarily joined Elysium; it would leave following a referendum that the imperial government regarded as fake. As a result of the referendum, Adam and Spooky Johnston were removed from the Grand Senate, with Spooky having his citizenship revoked. Despite this scandal, Kyle was re-elected to Chancellor. Between this re-election and the following election, [[Tau Barclay]] joined Elysium and gained a reputation for being an active legislator.<br />
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In July, the Great Elysium Council was opened in response to Stanley Appleby calling for various reforms, which had resulted in the near-resignation of Robert as Grand Emperor. The Council resulted in major reforms being passed; afterwards, Tau's Libertarian Party and Adam Johnston's Progressives merged to form the Libertarian-Progressive Party. In August, a crisis ensued when a pro-Elysiumite government was installed in Clamatoa, which resulted in the resignation of Kyle Smith on 2 September. As a result, Tau Barclay became Chancellor.<br />
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Tau's ministry saw the first time that taxes were collected in Elysium, albeit optionally. In addition, he called for the formation of more private companies and saw Elysium apply to the [[Grand Unified Micronational]], as well as the annexation of Leo and Greymont into the Empire. The [[Elysiumite September 2019 senatorial election|September 2019 senatorial election]] saw Kyle Smith's DTs win a landslide; after this victory, Tau called for a snap election and left the Libertarian-Progressive Party to form the Reform Party. After this, he would write the second constitution of Elysium, which narrowly passed the Grand Senate. In early December, Tau announced his resignation as Chancellor.<br />
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Kyle Smith was re-elected the same month; his re-election was followed by plans being leaked for [[Vox Populi (organisation)|Vox Populi]] being used to eventually annex its member states into Elysium. Despite numerous micronations denouncing Elysium and its reputation being tarnished, none of Elysium's allies were lost in the process. However, Leo seceded during the scandal, resulting in Tau going into exile following backlash for doing so. During Kyle Smith's term, he created a Elysiumite military alongside Robert Smith and [[Brandon Mierzwa]], also creating a citizenship application and localization quotas being introduced as a response to the population of local citizens falling. His fourth term, which followed the [[Elysiumite January 2020 senatorial election|January 2020 senatorial election]], continued the policies he put into effect.<br />
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In March 2020, the Reform and Progressive Parties merged to form the [[New Elysium Party]]; the NEP replaced Elysium's electoral system of [[w:single transferable vote|single transferable vote]] with [[w:mixed-member proportional representation|mixed-member proportional representation]], as most seats contested had only one person running for them. In the following [[Elysiumite March 2020 senatorial election|March 2020 senatorial election]], the NEP won 95%, with the EVP - an enviromentalist party - winning the other 5%. Sometime following this, Tau and his followers were exiled again for planning to make Elysium a republic.<br />
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Kyle's sixth term saw him release the Imperial Development Plan alongside Robert Smith, which outlined numerous problems within the Empire and the beginning of a golden age of democracy. Following this, ''The Imperialist'' declared that a "minor conservative revival" was occurring within Elysium.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/176WBXiSZnncXlauYPkAATHaMifjF0sfbQSFoUOGnWMM/edit|title=The Imperialist, Edition 3|date=8 April 2020|access-date=25 July 2022}}</ref> However, on 14 April 2020, he resigned as Chancellor; he was replaced with Adam Johnston, who became the first openly gay Chancellor in Elysiumite history.<br />
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Adam's first term saw the Elysiumite government undermining Ringston - which had briefly joined Elysium in April 2020 - resulting in its eventual dissolution. In addition, given Adam's left-wing policies, the "conservative revival" eventually died out, with Elysium becoming more left-wing. The ''Transparency Act'' was passed during this first term, which required the Chancellor's cabinet to produce agendas and reports, as well as the introduction of Chancellor's Questions. However, this burst of activity died by late May, and a Second Great Elysium Council was called but failed due to gridlock. As a result, Robert Smith released an address that dissolved the NEP and called for the centralization of Elysium around its Southern commonwealths.<br />
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Following this address, the NEP split into 4 different parties, including the previous Progressive Party. In July 2020, Elysium became a republic following the ratification of a new constitution.<br />
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===Republic===<br />
The establishment of the Republic was a spontaneous process led by the intellectual elites in the first Empire. Many, particularly those on the left, felt that as long as Elysium was governed by a monarch the nation could not realize the goals set to democratize the nation and make it more egalitarian. This led to the rushed passage of the Republican Constitution, despite the fact that polling suggests the majority of the public was against the reform. Abroad most of the Empire's allies also expressed concern with the sudden changes, but did not feel a need to pursue any action against the new Republican government.<br />
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Most of the Republic would be defined by the political structure between those who wanted to restore the monarchy, and those who wished to maintain the republic. The term 'Whiggamore' began being used toward the end of the Republic, and continued its use during the Empire, to describe those who wished to maintain the Republic. During most of this period the Progressive Party dominated politics, and Adam Johnston served as the Prime Minister of the Republic throughout its entire history. <br />
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The [[Elysiumite July 2020 senatorial election|first parliamentary election]] in the new Republic was held on the 18 of July, 2020. The Restoration position was supported by the Democratic Traditionalist, [[Liberal Party of Elysium|Liberal Party]], Yedinist Party, and a small faction of the Progressive Party led by [[Thomas Bainbridge]]. The Progressive Party firmly supported the Republican cause, and the Evolutionary Party never took a formal position on the matter. The Progressive Party won with just under 60% of the vote, and the opposition was spilt between the DT, Evolutionary, and Liberal parties.<br />
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The Progressives would continue to dominate politics without much opposition, primarily due to the lack of unity and leadership between [[Klyite democracy|Kylite democrats]]. While most had chosen to support the resorted Democratic Traditionalist, there was still considerable divisions due to the more moderate faction of the movement breaking off into the Liberal Party, which tended to support the Progressives in government. Even within the Democratic Traditionalist there was not a strong base of support, and the leadership was unsure of how to react to the new challenges presented by the Republic. In an attempt to broaden its electoral appeal the DTs entered into a political union with a third party, the New Libertarian Party. The two parties then formed the 'Party of Union-Democrats'. The appealed to liberals, libertarians, centrist, and conservatives who opposed monarchism, but wanted to make the Republic's political system more democratic.<br />
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The abandonment of monarchist principles led to a conservative rebellion within the Union-Democrats. Led by [[Elliot Doe]], a then unknown Elyrian politician to most Elysiumites, a number of former Democratic Traditionalist joined together and formed the [[National Democratic Party (Elysium)|National Conservative Party of Elysium]]. The rebellion rapidly grew, and most of the former DT Senators and members defected to the party. Within a few weeks, after polling showed the new National Conservatives to be more popular, a merger was made and the Union-Democrats formally joined with the National Conservatives. Elliot Doe, who had to rely upon other Senators to lead the parliamentary branch of the party, was soon seated due to his victory in a by-election.<br />
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January to October of 2021 would see the steady growth of the National Conservatives, later renamed to the National Democrats as part of a rebrand to strength the party's ties to Kylite democracy, but the continued majority governments of the Progressive Party. Also during this time the Liberal Party continued to decrease in popularity, as most Kylite Democrats fled to the National Democrats, leading to a change in strategy for the Liberals. The Liberals shifted to the left, while maintaining their various libertarian stances to distance themselves from the Progressives. Furthermore, the Liberals merged with various smaller parties in the Empire to form the [[Social Democratic Party of Elysium|Social Democrats]]. The formation of the SDP and renewed life within the National Democrats culminated in the Progressives taking considerable losses in the September Midterms. Furthermore, Elysium's largest Commonwealth, Elyria, voted to restore its own monarchy in a landslide victory. Additionally, Democratic Coalitions between the NDs and SDP in various Commonwealths led to monarchist controlling all but two Commonwealths in the Empire.<br />
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Seeing the weakened state of the Progressive Party and the Republican position, the National Democrats petitioned the federal government to include a non-binding referendum on the issue of restoring the federal monarchy. The Electoral Commission approved of this referendum, and scheduled it to be held during the upcoming general election. <br />
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===Second Empire===<br />
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==Geography==<br />
The Empire is composed of a number of non-contiguous areas on the [[w:East Coast of the United States|U.S. eastern seaboard]] and in [[w:Scotland|Scotland]]. In particular Elysium has localities in [[w:South Carolina|South Carolina]], [[w:North Carolina|North Carolina]], [[w:Florida|Florida]], [[w:Quebec|Quebec]], and [[w:Fife|Fife]]. The exact location of the areas within the Empire is only known to certain members of the government, in the interest of personal privacy.<br />
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All of the Empire's territory is either [[w:Rural|rural]] or [[w:Suburb|suburban]]. Even most suburban areas tend to be rather expansive and either include or are near natural features. The Empire, particularly in [[Elyria]], is dotted with numerous smaller ponds and creeks. Another part of Elyria is adjacent to [[w:Lake Murray (South Carolina)|Lake Murray]]. There is also a number of dirt [[w:Dams|dams]] in Elyria to control the flow of water from one pond to another.<br />
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==Government and politics==<br />
Elysium is a [[w:Parliamentary democracy|parliamentary democracy]] in the context of a [[w:Constitutional monarchism|constiutional monarchy]], as described in its constitution. The nation is [[w:Head of state|headed]] by the Grand Emperor of Elysium, with the successor to the imperial crown, being selected by the Council of Imperial Delegates at the request of Grand Emperor. The basic laws of the Empire are prescribed in the Constitution. The current Constitution was adopted in 2020, and amended significantly in December 2021 to remove the republican provisions from the constitution. The constitution divides executive powers between the Grand Emperor and the government of Elysium, officially the His Imperial Majesty's Government or simply the Imperial Government. The government is composed of various Ministers and Cabinet ranking advisors and secretaries. The Chancellors leads the cabinet, and is [[w:Head of government|head of government]], due to this the Chancellor is responsible for the day to day affairs of the Empire and enforcing the law. The Chancellor is aided by the Deputy Chancellor, typically an individual from another party, and his Ministers.<br />
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===Structure===<br />
The Emperor is the head of state of the Empire and is represented through the legal institutions of ''The Crown'' and ''The Throne'', which in turn is the legal embodiment of all aspects of the state including the executive, legislature, and judiciary branches. The Emperor approves of Ministers and other executive officials nominated to him by the Chancellor. The Emperor is advised on matters of state by the Chancellor and the Cabinet of Elysium. The Emperor is a constitutional monarch as the Emperor is subjected to the laws of the Empire. Traditionally, though constitutional, the monarchy exercises significant political influence, particularly in the early Empire when the Emperor outright endorsed candidates and joined political parties.<br />
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Serving at the pleasure of the Emperor is the Imperial government, which provides for the daily governance of the Empire and the well-being of its citizens.<br />
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====Legislative branch====<br />
{{Main|Grand Senate (Elysium)}}<br />
The [[w:Legislature|legislative]] branch is a unicameral institution and is composed of only the [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]]. The Grand Senate is made up of twenty-eight Grand Senators, more commonly referred to as Senators, and elections take place using a system of [[Mixed-member proportional representation|MMP]]. Fourteen Senators are elected in constituencies using single transferable vote, three are reserved for locals, and the remaining eleven seats are disrupted to make the Senate proportional. By-elections occur for constituency seats, list seats parties fail to fill, or if a Senator defects from the party they where elected under they're subject to a by-election. The Grand Senate is also a [[w:Parliamentary system|parliamentary institution]] and as such the Prime Minister is the leader of which ever party, or coalition, has a majority in the Grand Senate. As of the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, April 2021|2021 II Senatorial Election]] the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]] hold an outright majority. The functions of the Grand Senate, besides deciding the Prime Minister, include proposing, debating, and passing legislation. Upon the passage of legislation the act must be then signed into law by the Chancellor, veto's are a rare occurrence and usually only occur if the Chancellor believes the act to be unconstitutional or unfeasible. Other functions include electing the Speaker, approving Commonwealth Constitutions, passing resolutions, approving petitions, and impeaching officials. The Grand Senate is also divided into various committees with the job of holding Ministers and civil servants accountable. The final major function of the Grand Senate is to hold ''Grand Senate Questions'', more commonly known as ''GSQs'' and ''PMQs'', every other week. The Prime Minister, Ministers, Opposition Leader, Shadow Cabinet, and various political party leaders may be questioned during GSQs.<br />
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====Judicial branch====<br />
The judicial branch is composed of the Union Court and of the Regional and Circuit Courts. The Union Court's three justices are elected every year and justices are not allowed to seek re-election. Upon declaring candidacy Judicial candidates are required to renounce and political party affiliation and political parties may not campaign for the Justices. Traditional forms of campaigning such as attack ads are also not allowed in judicial elections. The Judges upon being elected choose amongst themselves one to act as Chief Justice who selects a jury, breaks tied votes, and leads court functions. This role also comes with the responsibility of ensuring records are maintained.<br />
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===Political parties===<br />
{{Main|Politics of Elysium}}<br />
Senatorial elections are active events due to everyone who has held citizenship for over two weeks being able to vote. Senate elections occur every three months, as such there is four elections in just one year. Until recently elections for the head of government occurred on a six month basis. Chancellor elections occur every two years although used to occur every six months until the monarchy was abolished. Most Chancellor elections, while a major cause of activity, are less active than Senate elections due to the incumbent almost always having a major lead by election day.<br />
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Political parties in Elysium are very active with a large emphasis on party poltics. The oldest existing party is the Progressive Party established on 24 April 2019, although the predecessors to the Nationalist Democrats where founded on the same day. Elysiumite political history is divided into Four Ages, namely: ''The Age of Independents (2011-2017)'', ''The Political Age (2017-2019)'' ''The Third Political Age (2019-2020)'' and ''The Fourth Political Age (2020-present)''. Since the third party age the political system has revolved around a major party of the left, a major party of the right, and various smaller parties.<br />
====Federal parties====<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! colspan="3" style="width: 200px;" |Party<br />
! style="width: 105;" |Logo<br />
! style="width: 200px;" |Party Leader<br />
! style="width: 200px;" |Membership<br />
! style="width: 200px;" |Ideology<br />
! style="width: 100px;" |Grand Senators<br />
! style="width: 100;" |Imperial Delegates<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="10" style="text-align:center; background:#ffa3b1;" |'''Parties represented in the Grand Senate of Elysium'''<br />
|-<br />
| bgcolor="#FEAB5B" |<br />
|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]<br />
| align="center" |ND<br />
| align="center" |[[File:Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats logo.png|100px]]<br />
|Elliot Doe<br />
|~25<br />
|[[Kylite democracy]]<br />
|{{composition bar|13|25|hex=#FEAB5B}}<br />
|{{composition bar|37|64|hex=#FEAB5B}}<br />
|-<br />
| bgcolor="#E9C940" |<br />
|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]]<br />
| align="center" |Pro.<br />
| align="center" |[[File:Elysiumite Progressives logo SVG.svg|100px]]<br />
|[[Thomas Bainbridge]]<br />
|~25<br />
|[[w:Democratic socialism|Democratic socialism]], [[w:Left-libertarianism|Left-wing libertarianism]], [[w:Left-wing nationalism|Left-wing nationalism]]<br />
|{{composition bar|8|25|hex=#E9C940}}<br />
|{{composition bar|0|64|hex=#E9C940}}<br />
|-<br />
| bgcolor="#B24145" |<br />
|[[Social Democratic Party of Elysium]]<br />
| align="“center”" |SDP<br />
|[[File:SDP (Elysium) logo.png|100px|center]]<br />
|Warren Wright<br />
|~15<br />
|[[w:Libertarianism|Libertarianism]], [[w:Parliamentary sovereignty|Parliamentarianism]], [[w:Social democracy|Social democracy]]<br />
|{{composition bar|2|25|hex=#B24145}}<br />
|{{composition bar|0|64|hex=#B24145}}<br />
|-<br />
| bgcolor="#94E3E9" |<br />
|Elysiumite Patriots Front<br />
| align="“center”" |EPF<br />
| align="“center”" |[[File:Logo of the Elysiumite Patriots Front.png|100px|center]]<br />
|Yummera<br />
|2<br />
|[[w:Absolute monarchy|Absolute monarchism]], [[w:Social conservatism|social conservatism]], [[w:Decentralization|States rights]]<br />
|{{composition bar|2|25|hex=#4C94A0}}<br />
|{{composition bar|0|65|hex=#4C94A0}}<br />
|-<br />
| bgcolor="#9150AC" |<br />
|[[Pirate Party of Elysium|Pirate Party]]<br />
| align="“center”" |PPE<br />
| align="“center”" |[[File:Elysiumite Pirate Party .png|100px|center]]<br />
|[[Johann Kümmel]]<br />
|~10<br />
|[[w:Pirate politics|Pirate politics]], [[w:Libertarianism|Libertarianism]]<br />
|{{composition bar|1|25|hex=#9150AC}}<br />
|{{composition bar|3|64|hex=#9150AC}}<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="10" style="text-align:center; background:#ffa3b1;" |'''Parties represented in regional legislatures'''<br />
|-<br />
| bgcolor="#04917D" |<br />
|Agrarian Socialist Union<br />
| align="“center”" |AGU<br />
| align="“center”" |[[File:Logo of the Agrarian Socialist Party.png|center|100px]]<br />
|Jackson Bree<br />
|''unknown''<br />
|[[w:Jeffersonian democracy|Jeffersonian democracy]], [[w: Agrarianism|agrarianism]], [[w:Presbyterianism|Political Presbyterianism]]<br />
|''In an electoral alliance with Progressives on federal level''<br />
|{{composition bar|0|64|hex=#04917D}}<br />
|-<br />
| bgcolor="#ffffff" |<br />
|[[Yedinist Party of Elysium|Yedinist Party]]<br />
| align="“center”" |Yed.<br />
| align="“center”" |[[File:Yedinist Party logo 2.png|center|100px]]<br />
|Zech O’Hair<br />
|2<br />
|Yedinism, [[w:Constitutional monarchy|Constitutional monarchism]], [[w:Localism (politics)|Localism]]<br />
|''No federal affiliation''<br />
|{{composition bar|0|64|hex=#ffffff}}<br />
|}<br />
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====Commonwealth Parties====<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! colspan="2" |Logo<br />
! colspan="2" |Name<br />
!Aff.<br />
!Ideology<br />
![[w:Political spectrum|Spectrum]]<br />
!Leader<br />
! colspan="2" |Seats<br />
|-<br />
! colspan="8" |[[Elyria]]<br />
!Elyrian Senate<br />
![[Grand Senate (Elysium)|GS]] Delegation<br />
|-<br />
| bgcolor="#ffff01" |<br />
| align="center" |[[File:Elyrian Progressive Populist Party .png|105px|center]]<br />
|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Elyrian Progressive Populist]]<br />
|EPP<br />
|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|P/AS]]<br />
|[[w:Syndicalism|Syndicalism]]<br />[[w:Left-wing nationalism|Leftist nationalism]], [[w:Agrarianism|Agrarianism]]<br />
|[[w:Left wing politics|Left]] to [[w:Far-left politics|far-left]]<br />
|Jayden Attlee<br />
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|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Elyrian Upcountry Nationalist & Democrats]]<br />
|EUND<br />
|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|ND]]<br />
|[[Kylite Democracy]], [[w:Traditionalist conservatism|Traditionalism]]<br />
|[[w:Social policy|S:]] [[w:Centre-right politics|Centre-right]] <br><br />
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|Elliot Doe<br />
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|Agrarian Socialist Party of Elyria<br />
|ASP<br />
|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|P/AS]]<br />
|[[w:Agrarian socialism|Agrarian socialism]], [[w:Jeffersonian democracy|Jeffersonian democracy]]<br />
|[[w:Left wing politics|Left]] to [[w:Far-left politics|far-left]]<br />
|Jackson Bree<br />
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|Elyrian Patriots Front<br />
|EPF<br />
|EPF<br />
|[[w:Ultranationalism|Ultranationalism]], [[w:Social conservatism|Social conservatism]]<br />
|[[w:Far-right politics|Far-right]]<br />
|Yummera<br />
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|[[Social Democratic Party of Elysium|Elyrian Social Democrats]]<br />
|ESD<br />
|[[Social Democratic Party of Elysium|SDP]]<br />
|[[w:Social democracy|Social democracy]], [[w:Modern liberalism|Modern liberalism]], [[w: Parliamentary system|Parliamentarianism]]<br />
|[[w:Left-wing politics|Left]]<br />
|James Christian<br />
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|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Ticronvidian Progressives]]<br />
|TPP<br />
|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|P/AS]]<br />
|[[w:Social democracy|Social democracy]] [[w:Left-wing libertarianism|leftist libertarianism]]<br />
|[[w:Left-wing politics|Left]]<br />
|Jax Lex<br />
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==Economy==<br />
The first attempts to create an Elysiumite economy was during the chancellorship of Tau Barclay; it included the creation of a Ethereum token on the Ropsten test network known as ElysiumToken (or EYMT) in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ropsten.etherscan.io/token/0x31890bf1b5fca8bfdb428500610fcdf10817d695|title=ElysiumToken (EYMT) Token Tracker {{!}} Etherscan|website=ropsten.etherscan.io|access-date=10 June 2022}}</ref><br />
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===Media===<br />
The earliest media outlet in Elysium was the ''Josephina Times'', a newspaper that published its first issue in 2019. Later newspapers included ''The Unionist'' (also known as ''The Gazette''), as well as political newspapers such as ''The National Tribune'' and the ''Liberty Papers'' (formerly ''The Worker's Post'').<br />
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==Notes==<br />
{{Notelist}}<br />
==References==<br />
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| leader2_title = Imperial Chamber Leader <br />
| leader1_name = [[Thomas Bainbridge|Sir Thomas Bainbridge]]<br />
| leader2_name = [[Elliot Doe|Sir Elliot Doe]]<br />
|anthem = Democrats, Good Democrats!<br />
|foundation = 23 November 2020<br />
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The '''National Democratic Party''', officially the '''Elysiumite National Democratic Party''' and known colloquially as the '''NatDems''', '''NDs''', or simply the '''Democrats''', is one of the two major [[w:Political party|political parties]], and current opposition party, in the [[Empire of Elysium]]. The party is generally considered to be [[w:Centre-right politics|centre-right]]. The party subscribes to [[Kylite democracy]], an ideological [[w:Conservatism|conservative]] idea which is found in Elysium. Despite this, the party has many factions, such as the [[w:Liberal conservatism|bourbonites]], [[w:Progressive-conservatism|progressive conservative]], and the [[w:Absolute monarchy|Tilites]]. The party currently has 7 Members of the [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]], and 5 appointed members of the Council of Imperial Delegates; fruthermore, on the regional level the governors of Hilton, Ticronvidia and Greymont in addition to first ministers in Daeltheria and Greater Elyria-Princeton are all National Democrats.<br />
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The Nationalist Democratic Party was founded in late 2020 by splitting off of the [[Union Democrats]] (formally the [[Democratic Traditionalist]]) due to the party leaving behind Kylite democracy and making an alliance with the New Libertarian Party. Under Elliot Doe, the two other Grand Senators walked out of the party and founded the Nationalist Democrats. Elliot Doe campaigned against the new Union Democrats saying they had left behind conservatism and [[w:Monarchy|royalism]]. The ND’s released a manifesto calling for the restoration of the Elysiumite monarchy, cracking down on citizen sharing, centralization of the nation, and withdrawing Elysium from foreign treaties. In 2021 the Union Democrats, now smaller than the ND’s merged into the party. Throughout all of this the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]] remained the largest party and the primary rival to both parties. Following the creation of the [[Social Democratic Party of Elysium]] the SDP and ND’s became federal rivals although many of their Commonwealth branches have worked together in coalitions.<br />
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The Nationalist Democrats came into government for the first time in [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|2021 V general election]], winning an outright majority and ending over a year of rule by [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]]. Upon winning the [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]] [[Robert Smith|HIM Robert Smith]] asked ND leader [[Elliot Doe]] to form a government. On 1 January 2022, Elliot Doe became Chancellor of Elysium. The National Democrats were again led to victory by Elliot Doe in the next two elections. After serving three terms Elliot Doe had reached the consecutive term limit, and thus [[Thomas Bainbridge]] was elected to lead the party. Afterwards, Bainbridge won the 2023 I general election and became Chancellor, but narrowly lost the 2023 II general election. Upon losing re-election to the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive-Labor Party]] [[Adam Johnston|Sir Adam Johnston]] of the PLP was invited to form a government, in which the National Democrats are currently serving as the junior members of a coalition. <br />
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The party's support base primarily comes from a union of [[w:Royalism|royalist]] conservatives and [[w:Classical liberalism|classical liberals]]. This union comes about due to the party leadership's support for Kylite Democracy, often described as either [[w:Progressive conservatism|progressive-conservative]] or [[w:Liberal conservatism|liberal conservative]]. The party's ability to shift political opinion–with them going from 12% of the vote upon entering politics to 72% currently–has led to the ND’s being considered some of Elysium’s most successful campaigners.<br />
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==History==<br />
===Origins===<br />
[[File:Democratic Traditionalist HQ logo.png|250px|left|thumb|The logo of the DTs, a predecessor to the Nationalist Democrats.]]<br />
The party was created in November 2020 by [[Elliot Doe]]. Many Elysiumites consider it a direct successor to the [[Democratic Traditionalist]] of Kyle Smith instead than the Union Democrats, due to the ND’s embracing Kyle Smith’s principles of government of a [[w:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchism]] and an outward facing Empire, compared to the Union Democratic rejection of said ideals.<br />
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The Democratic Traditionalist were one of the major parties of Elysium from 2018 to 2020 and ushered in the end of absolutism in Elysium. The party is most famous for its leader Kyle Smith, the first true Chancellor of Elysium and often times called the architect of the Elysiumite Empire. Kyle Smith, with [[Robert Smith|HIM Robert II]], created the first constitution of Elysium, saw the creation of an elected legislature, and globalized Elysium; his chancellorship also saw the addition of numerous nations into the Empire.<br />
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[[File:NEP poster.jpg|300px|thumb|right|An NEP poster, denouncing the Democratic Socialist Party for wanting to weaken the monarchy (presumably through socialist ideals).]]<br />
The Democratic Traditionalist later merged with the bourbonite faction of the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progresssive-Libertarian Party]], which was led by [[Tau Barclay]], creating the Reform Party. Following his departure from Elysium following the [[Vox Populi (organisation)|Vox Populi scandal]], the party became a party of conservatism, with Kylite democrats having dominance within the party. In order to unite the country following the Vox Populi scandal, the Reform Party reached out to the Progressive Party and with them created the [[New Elysium Party|National Alliance]]; the two would later merge as the [[New Elysium Party]]. Despite winning 95% of the vote in the [[Elysiumite March 2020 senatorial election|March 2020 general election]], Kyle Smith would step down in spring 2020, citing his inactivity.<br />
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As a result of Kyle's departure, [[Adam Johnston]] became the most-popular politician in Elysium; during the [[Elysiumite May 2020 senatorial election|May 2020 general election]], the NEP gained 79% of the vote. Eventually, however, the NEP broke up following Robert Smith's departure from the party and his call for the party to be dissolved. The conservative wing of the NEP was split between Kylite democrats – who opposed republicanism & anti-monarchism within Elysium and formed the [[Union Democrats|Imperial Democratic Traditionalist]] – and the aforementioned bourbonites under the leadership of Javaske – a student of Tau Barclay – who formed the Evolutionary Party.<br />
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During this time period, the DTs took numerous losses, including the institution of republicanism in July 2020 and the DTs being tied in second with the Evolutionary Party during the [[Elysiumite July 2020 senatorial election|general election in the same month]], with 10.3% of the vote; the July 2020 general election was the only election where the DTs did not finish in first or second.<br />
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[[File:Union Democratic Party logo.png|250px|thumb|left|Logo of the Union Democrats, from which the Nationalist Democrats split off.]]<br />
The [[Elysiumite October 2020 senatorial election|October 2020 general election]] was the last election the DTs participated in. Despite winning 5 seats with 19% of the vote, the party still trailed behind the Progressives, who had gained 56% of the vote; in addition, the party, embarrassingly, lost several polls prior to the election to the [[Rhinoceros Party (Elysium)|Rhinoceros Party]]. Following the election, [[May Junkin]] founded the New Libertarian Party alongside [[Corvin I & II|Corvin]]; it would merge into the DTs, forming the [[Union Democrats]]. The merger resulted in a split within the party; as a result, Elliot Doe, alongside outspoken traditionalist JP, formed the Christian Conservative Party; it was later renamed the National Conservative Party.<br />
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===I Doe opposition===<br />
Following the creation of the National Conservative Party, a majority of the Union Democratic caucus in the Grand Senate defected parties; eventually, the UDs merged with the National Conservatives following Junkin's departure from Elysium. This merger resulted in Elliot Doe becoming the leader of the opposition within the Grand Senate.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, January 2021|January 2021 general election]], the National Conservatives won 6 seats and 24% of the vote; Elliot Doe resigned as a result of the election, citing that the election was an "embarrasing defeat" for his party.<br />
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===Smith opposition===<br />
[[File:DoeSmithLogo.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The only poster made during the leadership of Kyle Smith.]]<br />
Following Doe's resignation, Kyle Smith was made leader of the National Democrats; however, due to its reorganization, the party was unable to contest the Speaker elections. Following Spooky Johnston's refusal to hear new Speaker nominations, the party threatened to boycott the Grand Senate; however, this was talked down by Robert Smith and Doe. Following this and calls from [[Thomas Bainbridge]], Robert Smith issued an executive order that outlined how to elect the Speaker.<br />
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A few days later, Kyle Smith stepped down as leader, citing unforeseen personal reasons.<br />
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===II Doe opposition===<br />
Following the resignation of Kyle Smith, an emergency leadership election occurred; Elliot Doe and Charles Slocum both ran for the position, with Elliot eventually winning.<br />
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Despite being an opposition party, the NDs were able to pass multiple major pieces of legislation during the 12th Grand Senate; this included an amendment that would trigger a by-election upon a Grand Senator defecting parties, as well as the banning of satirical parties and the creation of a system where petitions could result in national referendums. As a result of the banning of satirical party, the Rhinoceros Party was dissolved, with the [[Pirate Party of Elysium|Pirate Party]] being created by the Rhinoceros Party's leaders, Based Baddie and [[Johann Kümmel]]. Following the creation of the [[Christian Democratic Party (Elysium)|CDP]] and the removal of the Liberal Party from government, there were talks of a NatCon-Christian Democrat-Liberal-Pirate government, with the Pirate Party ruling out the possibility of said government.<br />
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[[File:NC’s anti-liberal poster .jpg|250px|thumb|left|Anti-Liberal poster released by the NCs]]<br />
The NC campaign leading up to the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, April 2021|April 2021 general election]] slammed the Progressives for attempting to suppress third parties and for not being able to work with other Grand Senators; Elliot Doe also attacked Adam Johnston for getting in useless fights without releasing a manifesto. In addition, he appointed Frederick Garrison – one of the first Grand Senators – as his deputy leader.<br />
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[[File:First ND poster.png|300px|thumb|right|First poster following the party's rebranding in April 2021.]]<br />
During the April 2021 general election, the NCs came second, winning 8 seats with 23% of the vote; this resulted in Doe gaining support in the party once more. Following the elections, he called for a party convention in order to determine how to reform the party. The Nationalist Democrats was formed out of the convention; it supported Kylite democracy and called for the restoration of a strong monarchy, the creation of a ceremonial state church and the institution of requirements that insured that politicians would put Elysium first. Following this, the NDs released a manifesto – named ''Pax Elysia'' – that resulted in the NDs gaining major support from its traditional local support base, as well as among disaffected conservatives. Between the dissolution of the CDP and the formation of the SD&MP, the party gained a large amount of votes.<br />
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Following the increase in support, the NDs petitioned for the restoration of the monarchy, which was opposed by the Liberal, Pirate and Progressive Parties. The petition resulted in a referendum where the pro-republic side won, with 52% of the vote. As a result of the close referendum, the NDs used the ''National Tribune'' – established in April 2021 – to call for the removal of [[Sean O'Neill]] from office and for a new referendum. In addition, the NDs sued the Grand Senate – stating that the amendment instituting a republic was illegal, but was narrowly upheld – and also launched an investigation into Progressive violations of the ''Transparency Act'', finding over 50 violations that had occurred in the past months. Due to this, the NDs motioned that a vote of no confidence in the government be held; despite being defeated, Progressive support continued to fall.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, July 2021|July 2021 general election]], the NDs won 10 seats with 31% of the vote, becoming the first conservative party in a year to win over 30% of the vote. The campaign leading up to the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|October 2021 general election]] saw the NDs releasing more campaign material than any other party, positioning themselves as the strongest supporters to monarchism and as the greatest opposition to anarchism, as well as an "agent of reform" against the incumbent Progressive government. In early August, the NDs undertook an election in order to choose a leader and deputy leader; Doe was oncemore re-elected as leader – defeating Caden "Freedom" Mes – while Based Baddie was elected deputy leader, defeating Charles Slocum and Frederick Garrison.<br />
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[[File:“Stop This Anarchism” Nationalist Democratic Poster.png|250px|thumb|left|An ND poster denouncing the "anarchism vote".]]<br />
Following the establishment of the LSE – originally the NRLE – in early August and its leader, May Junkin, making a statement saying, "fuck the establishment", the NDs said that the NRLE "will never form a competent government"; in response, the NRLE positioned itself as a party "dedicated to your voice than some arbitrary rule against profanity". The NDs promptly released private messages that revealed that the NRLE wanted to form an alliance with the NDs, with Junkin saying she would support the NDs if Jayden Atlee – chairman for the Progressives – was made a candidate for PM. This resulted in the waning of the NRLE by mid-August.<br />
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Following this, the NDs accused the Progressives and NRLE of supporting [[w:Laicism|laicism]] due to more progressive members of the Grand Senate supporting a proposal that would result in churches potentially being mandated to go against their faith. The NDs would also campaign on their success as the opposition, including their implementation of the referendum and recall systems, as well as a reawakened national debate on monarchism. Following this, Doe released a speech that accused the Progressives of killing democracy, citing inactivity, discontent with the incumbent government, the partisanship of the head of state, the notion that the Progressives cultivated a one-party state and reductions in private freedoms; criticism was made by the Progressives, Social Democrats, the LSE and the Pirates as a result of the speech. A few days after, the NDs released their iconic "Stop This Anarchism" poster, which showed the Elysiumite tricolor being painted over by the word "anarchism".<br />
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[[File:ND party declaring their support for “Cross King Country”.png|250px|thumb|right|An ND poster declaring its support for "cross, king and country", contrasting itself with the SA.]]<br />
In early September, the Social Alliance was formed, which campaigned on pagan and fascist values. In response, the NDs called the SA "a corruption of right-wing thought and of the ideals of Kylite democracy", stating that their predecessors "destroyed the first fascist party [and] we'll destroy this one too"; they also released posters accusing the SA of having "no loyalty to Elysium, no loyalty to our God, and no loyalty to our traditions". Eventually, the SA was run out of politics due to constant campaigning from the NDs and the Progressives against them.<br />
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The NDs promptly released the so-called "Nationalist agenda", which comprised Elysium leaving the Vesspuchi Zone, the repealment of treaties with small and inactive states, the passing of a ''Buy Elysiumite Act'' and continued opposition to the [[Grand Unified Micronational]] and the [[Cupertino Alliance]]. In addition, the "four freedoms" were released, which were a non-partisan head of state, the defending of free press and speech, the enforcement of the ''Transparency Act'' and stronger rights for commonwealths.<br />
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In early September, monarchist parties won the midterms; as a result, Doe announced that the republican experiment had failed, releasing two posters that showed the Progressive Party on their deathbed and the other stating that "Progressive poached can't stop the monarchist lion". The NDs also cited the monarchy having 8 heads of government – compared to the republic having one – as proof that the monarchy was more democratic. In addition, Based Baddie led a campaign in Greymont, named as Elysium's safest Progressive commonwealth, in order to flip a seat there. In the final month of the campaign, the NDs began a petition to have a second referendum on monarchism as a result of polling turning in favour of monarchism.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|October 2021 general election]], the NDs won 9 seats with 34.5% of the vote, being 5% behind the Progressives; in addition, they flipped a seat in Greymont. Following this, a referendum was held regarding monarchy, where restoration of monarchism won.<br />
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[[File:TEG midterms article cover .jpg|300px|thumb|left|A cover of the ''The Unionist'' with Based Baddie, deputy leader of the NDs, as the background; it declared the resurgement of the conservative "dynasty".]]<br />
The majority of the 14th Grand Senate was mostly dedicated to debates regarding the restoration of the monarchy, with the Whig caucus of the Progressives, the monarchist wing of the SDP and the NDs pushing for a strong monarchy, while the other Progressives and SDP pushed for a weaker monarchy. Upon the 13th Amendment being completed, the Progressives consistently pushed against it, citing grammar issues; this led to Robert Smith withdrawing his endorsement of the leaders of the Progressives and the SDP. Following this, Speaker Spooky Johnston, as well as PM Adam Johnston, created a two-week long session regarding environmental policy, which was denounced by Doe; as a result, he was made to leave the Grand Senate.<br />
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In response, the NDs announced a vote of no confidence regarding the government, with multiple Progressives joining the vote. As a result, the ''National Tribune'' published, at the time, the largest news article in Elysiumite history, denouncing the Progressives for attempting to filibuster the restoration of the monarchy; the NDs also overtook the Progressives in polling. In addition, a major cabinet rebellion occurred in the Johnston ministry, with multiple ministers declaring a boycott of cabinet functions.<br />
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The NDs also announced that they would work with the SDP for implementing term limits and a legislative reset. As a result of these, the Progressives denounced the SDP, despite the policies being rather mild; the SDP threatened to join calls for a snap election in response. Following this, the NDs won a national election for the first time, resulting in them flipping all but one commonwealth in the midterms.<br />
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[[File:Anti-Seán poster .png|250px|thumb|Left|A poster describing Seán O'Neill's "record" in terms of politics]]<br />
Following the midterms, Adam Johnston, James Christian and Spooky Johnston resigned from politics, with Spooky later renouncing his citizenship following messages being released of him calling for opposition parties to be banned. Thomas Bainbridge was promptly elected as speaker of the Grand Senate; he oversaw the conclusion of the debate on the 13th Amendment, which resulted in it passing the Grand Senate with bipartisan support. Soon after, Sean O'Neill was made leader of the Progressives; on the first day of his term as leader, the NDs published a "record" of him, which showed him to be an apologist of [[w:Joseph Stalin|Joseph Stalin]]. O'Neill promptly stepped down as leader following him learning of plans to replace him, with Bainbridge replacing him. Adam Johnston rebuked the NDs over this, resulting in his resignation; James would resign following [[Johann Kümmel]] being appointed interim Chancellor.<br />
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[[File:ND’s policy poster for the 15th GS election .png|300px|thumb|left|Poster displaying ND policies in the 15th GS election]]<br />
Following this, Doe did not release that many attacks on the Progressives, as he was friends with Bainbridge and didn't wish to see more resignations. In November, the NDs released the ''Democratic Papers'', which detailed a six-part agenda on how to restore Elysium's golden age.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/19cVD2cPp9G8DWMoZqOSb3bOK8lrKdaYcBwK2qg3E3dM/edit|title=The Democratic Papers|date=13 November 2021|access-date=5 July 2022}}</ref><br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|December 2021]] snap election, the NDs won 49.4% of the vote, becoming the first victory for a conservative party in a federal election in over a year. The day after, Elliot Doe was sworn in as Chancellor.<br />
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===Doe government===<br />
[[File:Elliot Doe's Imperial Photograph.jpg|right|thumb|Photograph of Elliot Doe.]]<br />
Elliot Doe opened his government with an Imperial Throne Speech on New Years'; this was the first time a Chancellor delivered a throne speech to an opening Grand Senate and was the longest monologue in the Grand Senate, being 15 paragraphs long. At the end of the speech, he declared that his goal was to make 2022 "the year of Elysium in micronationalism".<br />
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Doe's cabinet comprised 4 NDs, 3 Progressives, 2 independents and a Pirate; this revived a tradition from Kyle Smith's chancellorships, where he would have bipartisan cabinets. In addition, Chancellor's Questions were held for the first time in months. Doe's major pieces of legislation included the reformation of the nobility system and of Elysium's public library, the limitation of the Grand Emperor from serving in foreign nations and the implementation of term limits. Moustapha Hoteit retired from politics in the middle of Doe's term, after his resignation both Elliot Doe and Robert Smith praised him for his service. Elliot Doe appointed James Christian of the Social Democratic Party to be his Deputy Chancellor, later the two formed an official Democratic Alliance and released an eighteen page joint manifesto.<br />
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Elliot Doe was re-elected in May 2022, and appointed the same cabinet. Despite this a few days later Deputy Chancellor James Christian and Home Minister Adam Johnston stepped down from the cabinet due to disagreements with the Nationalist Democrats support of the Marriage and Civil Union Act, 2022. Following these resignations Elliot Doe appointed [[Johann Kummel]] as Deputy Chancellor and Home Minister.<br />
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==Policies==<br />
The Nationalist Democrats officially declared [[Kylite democracy]] as their primary ideology in July, 2022. Before this the ideology was already followed by most major party officials and was unofficially seen as the party ideology.<br />
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===Economic policy===<br />
The Nationalist Democrats take a more hands off approach to the economy than previous governments, focusing instead on government reform and civil service projects. Despite this the party does lay out some basic policies in their [[w:Manifesto|manifesto]] and in the Principles of Kylite Democrats, an essay about Kylite democracy by Elliot Doe.<br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have stated that they are more interested with fostering a new and more active [[w:Economy|economy]] rather than regulating what already exists in the Empire. As a result the Nationalist Democrats have repealed a number of acts which sought to regulate the economy which were passed by the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)]] including measures mandating [[w:Workplace democracy|workplace democracy]], pro-[[w:Trade union|union]] policies, and various [[w:Taxation|tax]] policies.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F_EB3cC554LHzLL3IWMpwzVFxRDtqKyniniHsJI7m-Y/edit#heading=h.nj3wi5dgnemy]</ref><br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have proposed and passed a number of policies which are meant to aid new corporations in being formed. This includes simplifying the [[w:Incorporation (business)|incorporation]] process,<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mm1C35yJRXFx4f1_84ue3lDBsa7UE5XRk62e3L89g2g/edit?usp=sharing]</ref> expanding [[w:Copyright|copyright protections]], and establishing [[w:Trademark|trademark]] and [[w:Patent|patent]] protections.<ref>[ https://docs.google.com/document/d/11RpyDDRDmkkyyHEjVDqYm2AVwKrmzMw1TUYzONjPPng/edit?usp=sharing]</ref><br />
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Unlike previous Progressive Ministries which have attempted to foster unions in Elysium, the Nationalist Democrats have not taken a strong policy toward unions. Instead the party has stated that they do not believe that legislation assisting unions is needed as the economy is still rather small, as such the Nationalist Democrats repealed the Union Act, 2021. In the Principles of Kylite democrats party leader Elliot Doe wrote that the government should take a neutral stance when dealing with despites between union and corporate interest, and that the government should mediate between the two and resolve the issue so a union becomes unneeded. Elliot Doe also wrote in that large unions which inhibit internal trade in the Empire should be contested. These writings could suggest the party may be open to rolling back constitutional protections for unions, but Elliot Doe has not confirmed or denied this.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.v57f4jo218a0]</ref><ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.yum24rt6sjl7]</ref><br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have actively supported anti-trust legislation, party leaders have stated there is a right to fair competition in the Empire which must be maintained by breaking up future [[w:Monopolies|monopolies]] if need be. Nationalist Democrats have also proposed the protections for [[w:Small business|small business]] be added to the constitution, including clauses that would prevent big corporations from being immune to regulations which apply to smaller corporations.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.ttx3p5k1b5ya]</ref><br />
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Nationalist Democrats are opposed to the creation of national [[w:Currency|currency]], stating it would prefer to wait until the nation already has a sustainably large internal market in their manifesto.<br />
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===Social policy===<br />
While most Nationalist Democrats are personally [[w:Socially conservative|socially conserverative]] the party has taken a more [[w:Social liberalism|liberal]] approach to [[w:Social policy|social policy]]. The party principles declares the party's support for keeping the Elysiumite government neutral in religious matters,<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.gg999bf29fdb]</ref> and generally the party takes a hands off approach to individuals life. Party leaders have stated they believe that churches should not be taxed.<br />
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There has been a debate in the party between those such as Elliot Doe and [[Thomas Bainbridge]] who want to maintain the party's handsoff position to social policy, and those like [[Christoph Billung]] who want a more [[w:Traditionalist|traditionalist]] approach to social policy.<br />
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[[File:ND “Democratic Papers” cover.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Cover of the ''Democratic Papers'', a manifesto released by the NDs in November 2021.]]<br />
The Nationalist Democrats call for a strong monarch that is bound by a constitution and by Parliament, in addition to playing a non-partisan role in politics; the NDs claim that, due to power sharing between the Grand Emperor, Chancellor, and Grand Senate, the monarch has their power checked as needed. Elliot Doe has argued that, as the Chancellor commands a majority in parliament and appoints the cabinet, the Grand Emperor provides a strong check on the power of the Chancellor. The NDs oppose the Progressive policy of having the cabinet appointed solely by the Chancellor, stating the non-partisan nature of the monarch extends to the cabinet.<br />
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The NDs also believe that parliamentary authority is to be centralized in the Grand Senate. Therefore, in the ''Democratic Papers'', they call for the end of legislative devolution and, by extension, the dissolution of Commonwealth and local legislatures. Instead, the NDs propose that First Ministers are to be elected directly by the citizens of their respective Commonwealth, who are to appoint a cabinet on behalf of the Grand Emperor and their Commonwealth noble. The NDs believe that the Grand Senate delegation of a Commonwealth is to work with their Commonwealth's cabinet in order to pass legislation that affects said Commonwealth in the Grand Senate; it has also called to rewrite the constitution of each Commonwealth.<br />
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The NDs wish to increase transparency and activity in the imperial government through a system of acts, Chancellor-directed actions, and amendments. The party has proposed placing a limit of three consecutive terms as Chancellor. In addition, they have blasted the prior Progressive government for not collecting ministerial agendas, with the NDs having more success in doing so. In addition, the NDs call for a return to monthly ministerial progress reports and a more general report regarding the state of the Empire. Elliot Doe has stated that he believes the Imperial High Court has the power to suspend unelected officials for not abiding by these rules. They've also proposed placing penalties on Grand Senators who are inactive by barring them from running in the next general election or by subjecting their seat to a by-election.<br />
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The NDs are some of the strongest defenders of the Council of Imperial Delegates; despite Progressive and SDP calls for the body to be dissolved, the NDs have supported it, stating that the Council is needed to elect a Grand Emperor. The NDs also support legislation being able to originate within the Council.<br />
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The NDs and SDP have announced a pact in order to pass legislation regarding a legislative reset, stating that, "when considering the current state of our laws, one must come to the conclusion that the legal system of this great nation is weeded and twisted. Laws stretch over four different forms of legal formats, ranging from one-page bills with little to no information and many loopholes to large, byzantine legislation we no longer require. A full reset on legislation, with the exception of the most recent laws, ought to be pursued, so we can start fully anew."<br />
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The NDs have stated they wish to focus less on economics and more on the professionalization and activity of the nation. Despite this, they have proposed expanding the nation's agricultural industry into the Commomwealth of Hilton. They also wish to encourage greater growth for newspaper and media companies.<br />
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===Foreign policy===<br />
The ND’s have stated their primary foreign policy is to expand Elysiumite influence, professionalize existing relations, while avoiding useless treaties. As such the party promotes the renegotiation of the various treaties the nation has currently signed, and creating new ones with nations in the southern United States. The party goes on further to state they wish to create an intermicronational alliance between various nations of the southeast. Lastly the party wants to expand the name of Elysium without establishing foreign relations and advertise Elysium to attract new citizens. The party also wishes to encourage other nations to join the Empire without manipulating them into the Empire like was attempted in previous administrations.<br />
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=Party factions=<br />
===Kylite democrats===<br />
{{Main|Kylite democracy}}<br />
[[File:Kylite Democratic logo .png|200px|thumb|right|A common symbol of Kylite democrats.]]<br />
This [[w:social conservatism|socially conservative]] right-wing grouping is currently associated with the mainstream of the party, and is the oldest tradition within the Nationalist Democratic Party and its predecessors, it’s closely associated with [[w: One-nation conservatism|one-nation toryism]]. The name stems from the founder of modern Elysiumite conservatism Chancellor Kyle Smith. To this end, it emphasises the country's [[w:Monarchy|royalist]] heritage, oppose any transfer of power away from the Empire—either downwards to the Commonwealths or upwards to foreign states—and seek to place greater emphasis on traditional Elysiumite culture. The ideology rose from the centrist and undefined Democracy Now Party to support for the creation of a conservative democracy within the context of the Empire.<br />
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Most Kylite democrats oppose the abolition of the Council of Imperial Delegates. Other members have called for the adoption of [[w:Presbyterianism|Presbyterianism]] as the national religion. Prominent Grand Senators from this wing of the party include Elliot Doe, Kyle Smith, and John Stark.<br />
===Tilites===<br />
[[File:Christoph Billung (2021).jpg|150px|thumb|left|A photograph of Christoph Billung, a notable Tilite.]]<br />
Tilites, better known as [[w:Absolute monarchism|absolutist]], came out of the traditional of the Vox Party rather than the Democratic Traditionalist and have rarely held high levels of influence in the party. The Tilites call for the restoration of an absolute monarchy and stronger Commonwealth rights primarily. Associated with traditional [[w:High Toryism|High Toryism]] the ideology is considered the furthest right within the party. The Tilites name originates from an early Elysiumite politician known as Tiler Adams who opposed the expansion of democracy within the Empire. The factions support base primarily comes from [[w:Baptist|Baptist]].<br />
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Tilites have called for a defense of marriage and getting rid of gender neutral language in legislation. The most notable Tilite is [[Christoph Billung]].<br />
===Bourbonites===<br />
[[File:Moustapha’s official photo.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Official photo of Based Baddie, a notable bourbonite.]]<br />
The final major faction of ND’s is the Bourbonites. The Bourbonites believe in [[w:Liberal conservatism|liberal conservatism]], [[w:Classical liberalism|classical liberalism]], and [[w:Progressivism|social progressivism]]. The Bourbonites grew out of the [[w:Libertarian|libertarian]] tradition of Chancellor [[Tau|Tau Barclay]] who was the leader of the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive-Libertarians]] and later left his party to help the DT’s form the Reform Party. Despite initial success the faction died out following Tau’s departure from politics. In late 2021 following Based Baddie, a student of Tau, joining the party and becoming deputy leader the party saw a revival of Bourbonite politics.<br />
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Bourbonites oppose the expansion of unnecessary government departments and call for the streamlining of government. The faction also calls for increased transparency in government adopting reforms like Chancellor’s questions and ministerial reports. Lastly Bourbonites have called for more merit and less partisan based appointments. This principle was able to effect the policy of the party when in their most recent manifesto the party called for a reset of legislation and for increased government transparency. The party also has set higher standards on ministers and appointed the most non-partisan cabinet of any Ministry in over a year. The most notable Bourbonite is Based Baddie.<br />
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=Electoral history=<br />
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|-<br />
|+ [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate of Elysium]]<br />
|-<br />
! rowspan=2|Election<br />
! rowspan=2|Leader<br />
! colspan=2|Votes<br />
! colspan=3|Seats<br />
! rowspan=2|Position<br />
! rowspan=2|Government<br />
|-<br />
! No.<br />
! Share<br />
! No.<br />
! ±<br />
! Share<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite senatorial election, January 2021|2021 I]]<br />
|rowspan="7"|[[Elliot Doe]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|10<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|20%<br />
|{{Composition bar|6|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 6<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24%<br />
|{{increase}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]-[[Liberal Party of Elysium|Liberal]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, April 2021|2021 II]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|23%<br />
|{{Composition bar|8|34|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]-[[Liberal Party of Elysium|Liberal]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, July 2021|2021 III]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|31%<br />
|{{Composition bar|10|33|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|30%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]-[[Liberal Party of Elysium|Liberal]]-SDMP}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|2021 IV]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|30<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|34.5%<br />
|{{Composition bar|9|26|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{decrease}} 1<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|35%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]-[[Social Democratic Party of Elysium|Social Democrats]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|2021 V]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|42<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|49.4%<br />
|{{Composition bar|13|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 4<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|52%<br />
|{{increase}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]-[[Social Democratic Party of Elysium|Social Democrats]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[May 2022 Elysiumite Senate election|2022 I]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|39<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|51.3%<br />
|{{Composition bar|14|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 1<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|56%<br />
|{{steady}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]-[[Pirate Party of Elysium|Pirate]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[September 2022 Elysiumite Senate election|2022 II]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|26<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|52%<br />
|{{Composition bar|12|20|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{decrease}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|60%<br />
|{{steady}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]-[[Rhinoceros Party of Elysium|Rhino]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|2021 I<br />
|rowspan="2"|[[Thomas Bainbridge]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|--<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|71.4%<br />
|{{Composition bar|15|20|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 3<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|75%<br />
|{{steady}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]-[[Rhinoceros Party of Elysium|Rhino]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|2021 II<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|12<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|44.4%<br />
|{{Composition bar|7|15|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{decrease}} 8<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|47%<br />
|{{decrease}} 2nd<br />
|{{yes2|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive-Labor]]-[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|National Democrats]]}}<br />
|}<br />
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=References=<br />
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<div>{{Infobox political party<br />
|name_english = Progressive-Labor Party <br />
|name_native = <br />
|logo = [[File:Progressive Labor party logo.png|200px]]<br />
|colorcode = #a31700<br />
| leader1_title = General-Secretary <br />
| leader1_name = Jayden Attlee<br />
| leader2_title = Party Leader<br />
| leader2_name = [[Adam Johnston]]<br />
|slogan = <br />
|foundation = April 24, 2019<br />
|merger = Progressive Party <br> Social Democratic Party<br />
|headquarters = Josephina, Elyria <br />
|newspaper = The Liberty Papers<br />
|membership = 40<br />
|membership_year = 2020<br />
|ideology = '''Majority'''<br />
* [[w:Progressivism|Progressivism]]<br />
* [[w:Left-wing populism|Leftist populism]]<br />
* [[w:Social Democracy|Social democracy]]<br />
* [[w:Parliamentarianism|Parliamentarianism]]<br />
|position = [[w:Left-wing politics|Left-wing]]<br />
|national =<br />
|international =<br />
|colors = {{colorbox|#a31700}} [[w:Shades of red|Crimson]]<br />
|seats1_title = Grand Senators<br />
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|seats2_title = Imperial Delegates<br />
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|seats3_title = Regional executives <br />
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|footnotes = <br />
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The '''Progressive-Labor Party of Elysium''', more commonly referred to as the '''PLP''', is a [[w:Left-wing politics|leftist]] political party in the [[Elysium|Empire of Elysium]] that has been described as an alliance of [[w: Parliamentarianism| parliamentarian]] whigs and [[w: Social democracy| social democrats]]. The Party was legally founded in early 2023, but it's attributed with the history of its primary predecessor, the Progressive Party of Elysium. The Progressives have been in government a number of times during all three stages of Elysium's history. The Progressives had a short government led by [[Tau|Tau Barclay]], of the [[w: classical liberalism | Bourbon]] faction of the party. This was the party's first time in government, but it abruptly ended when Tau Barclay left the party due to mounting pressure from the left-wing faction of the party. The Progressives came back into power when Kyle Smith, leader of the conservative faction of the Empire's [[New Elysium Party|union government]], resigned. Progressive leader and founder [[Adam Johnston]] was then asked to lead the government. The Johnston Ministry would last for about two years and won 8 consecutive elections. During this time the Empire was reorganized into a Republic for approximately a year. While Progressives effectively dominated politics during most of the Republican era, toward the end of their tenure a coalition of [[Kylite democracy|Kylite democrats]] (Elysium's leading conservative philosophy) and more hardline monarchist were able to petition the government for a referendum on restoring the monarchy. The Progressives campaigned for the Republic, but lost the referendum in a landslide. Soon after the restoration of the Empire Adam Johnston resigned due to his frustration with internal strife within the party. The Progressive-Labor Party was recently elected to lead the nation's union government following a narrow general election, Sir Adam Johnston became Chancellor of the Empire once more. <br />
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The party was founded in 2019, having grown out of the fall of the Democracy Now Party and rise of global citizens during the Kyle administration. It overtook the Vox Party to become the main opposition to the Imperial Party soon after, forming a Grand Senate majority under founder Adam Johnston in the first Grand Senate election. Progressives would later join the rising libertarian party led by Tau to form the Libertarian Progressives, briefly making the party more centrist. After serving two terms as Chancellor Tau merged the party with the Democratic Traditionalist, at the time Elysium’s Premier Conservative party, within consent of the Progressives. Under Adam Johnston and Sir Spooky, Progressives again left the Reform Party convention and rebuilt the Progressive Party. In mid 2020, Adam Johnston became Chancellor and reformed Elysium into a republic. In the later months of 2020 Robert Smith, the popular Head of State of Elysium, announced he had shifted to the left and joined the Progressive Party, becoming their nominee for Chancellor, and Adam Johnston became the nominee for Prime Minister, a new office created with the Republic. <br />
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The Progressive Party currently has a one seat majority in the Grand Senate, but is participating in a union government between themselves as the [[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|National Democrats]] (Elysium's major party of the [[w:centre-right politics|centre-right]]. The coalition was founded, and initially led by the NDs, to address key issues facing the Empire such as inactivity, recruitment, internal reforms, and so on. <br />
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=Name and Symbols=<br />
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The name “Progressive” was selected by Adam Johnston due to the primary purpose of the party being to progress Elysium socially and economically. Although other names have been considered including Leftist United, the Progressive Populist, and Populist Party.<br />
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The Party has always used the colors yellow and green to represent itself, rather than the traditional colors of red for left wing parties. It’s been stated that green representatives the parties support for green politics, although no official statement has been given on the choice of yellow. <br />
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Overtime the party has been represented by two major symbols, the yellow rose and the torch. The yellow rose has been used through the entirety of the parties history, except for when it was in the Progressive-Libertatian Party which used a torch. Through majority of the parties history it has used the same rose, although it was recently changed to a new rose design to be more original. More recently the moose has been used as a Progressive symbol. Popularized as the symbol of the Progressive wing of the big tent [[New Elysium Party|NEP]], and as a reference to the [[w:Progressive Party (United States, 1912)|Bull Moose Party]] or [[w:Theodore Roosevelt|Theodore Roosevelt]].<br />
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All former logos of the Progressive Party<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Progressive Party.jpg|Progressive Party original logo, used after the party broke off from LPP<br />
File:LIB-PRO Party.jpg |Libertarian Progressive Logo<br />
File:Progressive Party election symbol.png|Progressive Party logo until June 2021<br />
</gallery><br />
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=History=<br />
==Background==<br />
The Progressive Party is currently the oldest existing political party in Elysium, founded April 24, 2019. It was the fourth political party to be created in Elysium with the Democracy Now Party, Vox Party, and Imperial Party all being older than the Progressives. The party was founded by Sir Adam Johnston and Sir Spooky Johnston. <br />
==Progressives Pre-Republic==<br />
===Early Progressive Party===<br />
The early Progressive Party rapidly rose to power, and in the first Grand Senate election won a majority, though the Imperial Party maintained control of the Chancellorship. While the party had planted itself as one of the two major political parties it’s time controlling the Grand Senate would not last. <br />
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[[File:“Xavier For Chancellor” poster from the second chancellor election in Elysium.png|thumb|250px|A poster supporting the campaign of Xavier Jackson in the second Chancellor elections.]]<br />
In the second Chancellor and second Senate election’s the Progressive candidate for Chancellor, first Progressive to run for said office, Xavier Jackson lost badly to the incumbent Kyle Smith of the Impeiral Party. Kyle Smith also caused down-ballot victories for the Impeiral Party resulting in a hung parliament within the Grand Senate. Furthermore the Progressive Party was involved in a scandal in which Adam Johnston, Chairman of the Progressives and Progressive Senate Leader, helped lead the [[Kingdom of Salibaic]] to becoming independent from Elysium. This action was considered unpatriotic by the highly nationalist voter base.<br />
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After his defeat Xavier Jackson left the Progressive Party to found his own reformist party, although it never gained traction. The defeat of Jackson also hurt Progressive electoral victories in the Grand Senate, which was lost by Progressives. Furthermore in the next election the Progressive-Communist unity ticket came in third place, the only time since the founding of the party it came in third place in a Chancellor election.<br />
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===Progressive-Libertatian Party===<br />
[[File:LIB-PRO Party.jpg|thumb|250px|The logo of the Libertarian-Progressive Party, which ran in 2019 and early 2020 before its dissolution.]]<br />
After a string of defeats the Progressive Party and upandcoming Libertarian Party formed a big tent Progressive-Libertatian Party of Elysium in order to combat what they saw as a overgrown Imperial Party. In the third Chancellor election while the new party wasn’t able to defeat Chancellor Kyle they nearly took back control of the Grand Senate and got Tau to become the Deputy Chancellor of Elysium.<br />
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The new Progressive-Libertarian Party would become more left wing after a hardline democratic socialist group of supporters joined in mass, leading to Adam Johnston gaining more power within the Party. Furthermore Kyle Smith aburtbly resigned from his office as Chancellor and as such Libtarian Progressive Tau Smith became Chancellor. Tau nominated Adam Johnston to become Deputy Chancellor which succeeded.<br />
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In the fourth Chancellor election and forth Grand Senate election a wave of pro-Democratic Traditionalist (the name for the new imperial party) swept the nation and as such the Progressive-Libertarians lost the majority of their Grand Senate seats and Tau was re-elected by a margin of one vote. Furthermore Tau nearly lost to an independent politician, Chris Miller, who positioned himself as a supporter of the monarchy and conservativism. <br />
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Toward the end of his second term Chancellor Tau hit an approval rating of 15%, to this day a record low within Elysium, and as such announced he would not seek re-election. Furthermore the popular Kyle Smith was back and led the Imperial Party to a landslide victory in the fifth Chancellor election with over 65% support in a field of 5 candidates. Among these candidates was Adam Johnston (Progressive) who came in second place with around 25% of the vote. <br />
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===After Tau===<br />
Tau would, soon before the Chancellor election, merge the Progressive-Libertarian Party and Democratic Traditionalist into the Reform Party. This action angered the ProLib Parties base and as such Adam Johnston and Spooky Johnston, leaders of the former Progressive Party, led a walk out of the Reform Party before the first convention was even held and create a new Progressive Party. <br />
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The new Progressive Party saw success winning back traditionally Progressive strongholds such as Elyria which soon sent a double Progressive delegation to the Grand Senate once more. Furthermore the Grand Senate became a hung parliament once more and as such Adam Johnston, using a coalition, became Senate Majority Leader. <br />
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After being elected three times Kyle Smith, who felt it was time for new leadership, retired and Adam Johnston was Senate Majority Leader became Chancellor. Adam Johnston would see through the course of his term the death of the Reformist for got pulled into a merger with the Progressive Party, creating the [[New Elysium Party]] which Adam led.<br />
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===End of Adam’s term as Chancellor===<br />
Adam Johnston was quick to embark on the most ambitious political reform in Elysiumite history and got Elysium to become a republic once more, ending the Empire’s age. Furthermore Adam Johnston oversaw a major uptick in the the economy and in activity which led to Adam Johnston maintaining an approval rating as high as Kyle Smith in the range of the 80-90%. <br />
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==Republic==<br />
===Formation of the new Progressive Party===<br />
On the 19th of June, 2020, the New Elysium Party was dissolved. The first two parties created after the fallout of the dissolution where founded a mere few hours later. First the [[Liberal Party of Elysium]] was founded, then followed by the Progressive Party which was founded by incumbent Chancellor Adam Johnston and Senate Majority Leader Sir Spooky. On the 26 the [[Union Democrats|Imperial Conservative Party]] was founded, which became the primary opposition to the Progressives. While at first the Progressives and Imperial Conservatives remained near one another in terms of membership, upon the creation of the libertarian right Evolutionary Party the Union Democrats crumbled in membership. Furthermore around this time the Communist Party of Elysium merged with the Progressives. In the following [[Elysiumite July 2020 senatorial election|election]] the Progressives won a landslide 58% of the vote.<br />
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Since then the Progressives have won two Chancellor elections and every Senate election since the Republic was founded thus far. The [[Union Democrats]] (rebranded form of the Imperial Conservatives), acted as opposition until the midway point between the [[Elysium October 2020 senatorial election|October 2020]] and [[Elysiumite senatorial election, January 2021|January 2021]] elections, when majority of their Senators defected to the new [[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|National Conservatives]], founded by Elyrian Commonwealth Senator Elliot Doe. The new National Conservatives overtook the Union Democrats to become the second largest party and soon after the Union Democrats merged into the National Democrats.<br />
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=Progressive Administrations=<br />
===During the Empire===<br />
====Tau-Johnston Administration====<br />
[[File:Tauphoto.png|thumb|left|The profile picture of Tau on the [[w:Discord (software)|Discord]] platform during his time as an Elysiumite politician.]]<br />
Following the resignation of Kyle Smith, Tau assumed the Chancellorship. Soon after he nominated fellow Progressive Adam Johnston to become Deputy Chancellor. He served under Emperor Robert Smith.<br />
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Tau focused on the creation of economic and political reforms. Soon into his term he oversaw the Clamatoan crisis in which an increasing large faction of citizens from the recently admitted region of Clamatoa demanded independence, he was quick to revoke the citizenship of many people who helped lead the calls for independence. Tau than began on his more long term project of economic reform, which involved him creating Elysium’s first tax plan. His term saw an explosion in corporate growth, although a minimal amount of money came out of it. Furthermore the Tau administration began a program of reaching out to various other nations and growing citizenship numbers.<br />
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The Tau Administration was involved in a scandal in which a member of the Progressive Party was found to be plotting a coup of the Emperor. A jury found the party member unanimously guilty and a federal justice revoked his citizenship. The Democratic Traditionalist opposition used this as a rallying cry against corruption within the Tau administration. Furthermore many of the more left wing voices in the Progressive Party, including his own Deputy Chancellor, believed tau was following too neo-liberal of an economic agenda which stunted the economy. As such Tau received an approval rating in the low tens. <br />
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[[File:Tau’s resignation .jpg|300px|thumb|right|Tau announces his resignation]]<br />
In the final days of his administration Tau pursued two major policies, the creation of a new constitution and Vox Populi. Tau pushed through a new constitution, although the draft had to go through many reforms form Emperor Robert Smith. The new constitution broadly weakened the power of the monarchy and increased the power of elected offices. It also reformed the Grand Senate to only have a single chamber, created various anti-corruption provisions, and made the Elysium Election Committee. The Vox Populi organization was an inter-micronational organization created with the purpose of increasing Elysium’s alliances with other nations. Although in secret Tau hoped to use the organization to pursue Imperialism, an act he hid from even his own party. <br />
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Following receiving an approval rating less than 20% Tau called for a snap election and refused to seek although term. Kyle Smith of the Democratic Traditionalist went on to win the election.<br />
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====Johnston-S. Johnston Administration====<br />
[[File:Beginning of Elysium’s Ninth Founding Address .jpg|thumb|The Opening paragraph to Elysium’s ninth founding address|250px]]<br />
Following Kyle Smith retiring from the Chancellorship within Elysium, for good, and due to the lack of a Deputy Chancellor the Grand Senate was given the right to select the next Chancellor. Majority Leader Adam Johnston was soon after selected to become Chancellor, and Sir Spooky Johnston became Majority Leader after him. Adam Johnston served under the head of state Robert Smith.<br />
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Soon into his term Adam Johnston oversaw the death of Elysium’s premier Conservative faction, the Reform Party within the NEP, and as such the [[New Elysium Party|NEP]] became a outwardly Progressive party. Furthermore the NEP was now led by prominent Progressives and as such the new party pushed for reforms such as expansion of further nationalization of industry. Furthermore, unlike Tau, Adam Johnston was a true leftist and Elysium’s first self-described democratic socialist to come into power as either head of state or head of government. Adam Johnston also oversaw a major shift in Elysiumite politics in which major members of the conservative movement such as Robert Smith (a Democratic Traditionalist Emperor) and Johann Kümmel (A DT Deputy Chancellor) had become left wing. Adam Johnston also successfully pressured Emperor Smith to revoke many imperial orders which the Progressive wing of the NEP opposed. <br />
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After the consolidation of left wing power Adam Johnston was swift to begin work on his project of reforming Elysium. He purged the incumbent Conservative cabinet and gave major Progressive leaders roles within his administration. His first act was Chancellor was to officially amend Elysium’s foreign policy to end the imperialism of past administrations and set Elysium on a path to develop internally and not look outside of its borders for growth. In the first survey after he came to power, Chancellor Johnston assumed an approval rating of 94%. <br />
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===During the Republic===<br />
The Johnston Administration oversaw major economic growth in Elysium with focus being put on the advancement of Elysium’s state industries. Furthermore the Tau Tax plan which had many loopholes was replaced with a temporary one until the Rose Tax Plan was created. <br />
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[[File:Elysium Chancellor Election results.jpg|thumb|250px|left|The results of the first Chancellor election is announced]]<br />
[[File:Elysium Senate election results.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Grand Senate results are announced]]<br />
On July 1, 2020, the ninth anniversary of the founding of Elysium, the Johnston administration and Emperor Smith took steps towards advancing democracy within Elysium. First in a joint national address Robert Smith and Chancellor Johnston both agreed it would be in the best interest of the nation to reform the nation into a republic. As such soon after amendments where passed in the Grand Senate which abolished the office of Emperor, and replaced it with an elected Chancellor as Head of State, and a head of government in the form of a parliamentary Prime Minister. Elections for chancellor and the Grand Senate where began ten days later. Other reforms in the constitution included elected judges, the reintroduction of the Elysium Election Committee, expansion of the Head of Government’s power, and an economic bill of rights. The next step was in Adam’s eyes to make Elysium a true multi-party democracy, and as such the New Elysium Party was dissolved. The NEP spilt into the new Progressive Party (which made up a majority of former NEPers), the new Democratic Traditionalist (a center authoritarian party), the Evolutionary Party (a right wing Libertarian party), the Liberal Party (a social Democratic monarchist party), the Yedinist Party (a social Democratic localist party), and the Communist Party (which soon joined the Progressives). In the first elections of the new republic Adam Johnston was easily re-elected to [[Elysiumite July 2020 senatorial election|office of Prime Minister]], and Robert Smith won a landslide against independent Based Baddie in the [[July 2020 Elysiumite Chancellor election|Chancellor election]].<br />
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====Smith-Johnston====<br />
Progressive Robert Smith serves as Chancellor of Elysium and Adam Johnston (P-Elyria) serves as Prime Minister of Elysium. Both of their terms are still ongoing and both are seeking re-election. <br />
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So far the two have overseen minor political reforms, the biggest of which was the reforming of Elysium’s Grand Senate election process to include only regional representatives. Although the administration is focused on economic reforms, and with their Minister of Financial Affairs Jayden Attlee helping to create many reforms to the economy.<br />
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Among the various economic reforms includes the creation of legislation mandating that private corporations become co-operatives at a certain size, reforming laws to make it easier to nationalize industries, forcing company boards to be majority selected by workers, and passage of anti-corruption acts to fight crony capitalism. Furthermore the Progressive Party has helped oversee the creation of Elysium’s first unions, many of which affiliate with the party<br />
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=Structure and Party Government=<br />
==Federal Structure==<br />
[[File:Progressive Party government chart.jpg|thumb|Progressive Party internal government]]<br />
The parties day to day affairs are overseen by the Chairman and Deputy Chairman, two internally elected offices, which organize the party. <br />
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Party leadership is held between the Legislative Leader, who is the Senate leader for the Party and Prime Minister should a majority be formed, and the Executive Leader who is the candidate for Chancellor. Both offices have deputies with the Legislative one being the candidate for Speaker and executive one being the Deputy Chancellor. <br />
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Finally the parties governing council is the Progressive Union Committee. The PUC is made up of various Progressive officer holders, alongside Union Representatives. The PUC does actions such as vote on if the party should join electoral alliances, aid the leaders in creating a manifesto, and help find people to run for office.<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+Major Executives<br />
!Person<br />
!Experience<br />
!Office<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Progressive Election Symbol.png|140px|center]] <br> Jayden Attlee <small> Senator and Minister of Fiscal Affairs </small><br />
| Senator from Elyria <br> Minister of Fiscal Affairs<br />
| Chairmen of the Progressive Party<br />
|-<br />
| [[File: Adam Johnston .jpg|center|140px]]<br> [[Adam Johnston]] <small>PM and Senator</small><br />
| Prime Minister of Elysium <br> Former Chancellor <br> Former Speaker of the Grand Senate <br> Former Deputy Chancellor <br> Former Minister of Economic Development<br />
| Legislative Leader <br> Deputy Chairmen of the Party<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Progressive Election Symbol.png|140px|center]] <br> Robert Smith <small> Chancellor </small><br />
| Emperor of Elysium <br> Chancellor of Elysium <br> King of Elyria <br> Senator from Elyria <br> Interim Minister of Defense <br />
| Executive Leader of the Party <br />
|-<br />
| [[File: Dagda Photo.jpg|center|140px]] <br> [[Seán Dagda]] <small> Senator and First Minister </small><br />
| Senator from Daeltheria <br> First Minister of Daeltheria <br> Daeltherian Senator (regional) <br> Head Executive of New Antrim<br />
| Deputy Executive Leader <br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Hugh White “Spooky”.png|center|140px]] <br> Sir Spooky <small> Speaker and Governor </small><br />
| Speaker of Elysium <br> Senator from Greymont <br> Senator from Elyria <br> Minister of Economic Development <br> Governor of Greymont <br />
| Deputy Legislative Leader<br />
|}<br />
==Regional Parties==<br />
The Progressive party has 5 regional parties, one in each region of Elysium.<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! colspan="3" style="width: 200px;" |Party<br />
! style="width: 200px;" |Logo<br />
! style="width: 200px;" |Party Leader<br />
! style="width: 200px;" |Ideology<br />
! style="width: 100px;" |Regional Senate<br />
! style="width: 100px;" |Status<br />
! style="width: 100;" |Grand Senators from said region<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="10" style="text-align:center; background:#ffa3b1;" |'''Regional Parties with Majority Delegations'''<br />
|-<br />
| bgcolor="#FFCF00" |<br />
| Progressive Populist Union<br />
| align="center" |PPU<br />
| [[File:Elyrian Progressive Populist Party Logo.jpg|200px|center]]<br />
| Jayden Attlee<br />
| [[w:Left-wing nationalism|Left-wing nationalism]], [[w:Syndicalism|Syndicalism]], [[w:New Nationalism (Theodore Roosevelt)|New Nationalism]]<br />
| {{composition bar|8|13|hex=#FFCF00}} <br />
| style="background:#FFCF00;"| Progressive Majority <br />
| {{composition bar|5|7|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
|-<br />
| bgcolor="#FFCF00" |<br />
| Daeltherian Progressives <br />
| align="center" |DP<br />
| [[File:Daeltheria Progressives Logo.png|200px]]<br />
| [[Seán Dagda]]<br />
| [[w:Democratic socialism|Democratic Socialism]]<br />
| {{composition bar|5|8|hex=#FFCF00}} <br />
| style="background:#FFCF00;"| Progressive Majority<br />
| {{composition bar|5|7|hex=#FFCF00}} <br />
|-<br />
| bgcolor="#FFCF00" |<br />
| Progressive Lamontist of Greymont<br />
| align="center" |PLG<br />
| [[File:Progressive Lamontist of Greymont.png|200px]]<br />
| Sir Spooky <br />
| [[w:Left-wing nationalism|Left-wing nationalism]], [[w:Syndicalism|Syndicalism]]<br />
| ''Greymont uses a direct democracy''<br />
| style="background:#FFCF00;"| De-facto Progressive Majority<br />
| {{composition bar|3|3|hex=#FFCF00}} <br />
|-<br />
| colspan="10" style="text-align:center; background:#ffa3b1;" |'''Regional Parties where Progressives lead''' <br />
|- <br />
| bgcolor="#FFCF00" |<br />
| Ticronvidian Progressives<br />
| align="center" |TP<br />
| [[File:Ticronvidian Progressives Logo.png|200px]]<br />
| Jax<br />
| [[w:Progressivism|Progressivism]], [[w:Social Democracy|Social democracy]], [[w:Democratic Socialism|Democratic socialism]]<br />
| {{composition bar|2|5|hex=#FFCF00}} <br />
| style="background:#FFCF00;"| Progressives in a coalition with the Pirates<br />
| {{composition bar|3|5|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="10" style="text-align:center; background:#ffa3b1;" |'''Regions without Progressive Governments ''' <br />
|- <br />
| bgcolor="#FFCF00" |<br />
| Progressive Unionist of Clamatoa <br />
| align="center" |PUCA<br />
| [[File:Progressive Unionist of Clamatoa logo .png|200px]]<br />
| Warren Wright<br />
| [[w:Populism|Populism]], [[w:Social democracy|Social democracy]], [[w:New unionism|Unionism]]<br />
| {{composition bar|1|5|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
| style="background:#FFCF00;"| Progressives in opposition with the Liberal Party<br />
| {{composition bar|1|3|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
|}<br />
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==Union Links==<br />
The Progressive Party and the Elysiumite Congress of Unions are affiliated with each other, with the Progressive Party giving the ECU leadership roles within the Progressive Union Committee, and the ECU endorsing the Progressive Party. The ECU oversees Elysium’s two largest unions the Confederation of Agricultural Unions (CAU) and Civil Servants Union (CSU). Furthermore the Partisan Productions Union, which is in the process of being formed, is led by a member of the Progressives and will likely be an affiliate of the party upon its founding. <br />
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As it was founded with the goal of the promotion of left wing policies, the Progressive Party fundamentally considers itself a pro-Union party. In recent months it has created offices with the purposes of unionizing, and helped to organize new unions. Furthermore the party enshrined the right to unionize within the constitution. The party also is Chaired by Jayden Attlee who is founder and president of the Confederation of Agricultural Unions.<br />
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=Ideology & Policies=<br />
[[File:Progressive party political compass .jpg|thumb|left|Political compass of the progressive party]]<br />
The Progressive Party, while very much an alliance of multiple left wing libertarian ideologies, is dedicated to the eventual goal of [[w:Syndicalism|Syndicalism]]. Although in terms of policy the party believes in a gradual approach to syndicalism. The party also has considerable support from [[w:Anarcho-communism|libertarian communist]] and [[w:Social democracy|social democrats]]. The party supports [[w: Election|electoralism]] and [[w:Trade union|unions]]. <br />
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==Domestic Policies==<br />
'''Major Policies of the Progressive Party'''<br />
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The progressive party manifesto covers a large variety of polices on economic, political, and social reform. The party is domestically a left wing economic party and socially libertarian. <br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! style="width: 200px;" |Policy Name<br />
! style="width: 200px;" |Proposed by<br />
! style="width: 200px;" |Type<br />
! style="width: 200px;" |Description<br />
! style="width: 100px;" |Regional/Federal<br />
! style="width: 100px;" |Status<br />
|-<br />
| “Workers Basic Income Program”<br />
| Robert Smith <br> Adam Johnston <br> Jayden Attlee<br />
| Economic Policy<br />
| Creates various forms of public investment, primarily within Elysium’s public industry<br />
| Federal<br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| In the process of being proposed<br />
|-<br />
| “Union Conventions”<br />
| Robert Smith <br />
| Regional development <br />
| Creates conventions every 6 months between the Chancellor, Prime Minister, and various regional officials in order to discuss regional development <br />
| Both<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Done<br />
|-<br />
| “Protectionist Policies”<br />
| Robert Smith <br> Jayden Attlee<br />
| Economic Policy <br />
| Creates protectionist trade policies which would make it so the government favors local products over non-local ones<br />
| Federal<br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| In the process of being proposed<br />
|-<br />
| “Fair Labour Standards Act”<br />
| Adam Johnston <br> Robert Smith <br> Sir Spooky Johnston <br />
| Economic Policy<br />
| create anti-trust laws, an office to encourage Unionization, outlaw stock buybacks, market allocation, bid rigging, and bid suppression<br />
| Federal, affecting regions as well<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Passed<br />
|-<br />
| “Radio Elysium”<br />
| Robert Smith <br> Adam Johnston <br> Felix Earl<br />
| National projects<br />
| Creation of an Elysiumite podcast to cover National news <br />
| Federal<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Done<br />
|-<br />
| “Volunteer Economic Program”<br />
| Robert Smith <br> Adam Johnston <br />
| Economic Policy <br />
| Creation of a program in which non-locals can preform trades to aid the Elysiumite economy<br />
| Federal<br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| In the process of being proposed<br />
|-<br />
| “Economic Forums/Federal Investment System”<br />
| Robert Smith <br> Adam Johnston <br />
| Economic Policy <br />
| Create of an Elysiumite stock market as well as a federal public investment system into local businesses<br />
| Federal<br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| In the process of being proposed<br />
|-<br />
| “Rose Tax Plan”<br />
| Adam Johnston <br />
| Economic Policy <br />
| Creation of a new progressive tax plan which would tax larger corporations more than smaller ones. Creation of various pro-environment taxes.<br />
| Federal<br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| In the process of being proposed<br />
|-<br />
| “Parks and Protection Program”<br />
| Adam Johnston <br> Robert Smith <br> Sir Spooky Johnston <br />
| Environmental Policy <br />
| Creation of parks which Elysiumite corporations cannot use, and protective areas which neither citizens or corporations can use. <br />
| Federal <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Done<br />
|-<br />
| “Mental Health Campaign”<br />
| Adam Johnston <br />
| Public Health Policy <br />
| Creation of a program to discourage self harm and similar actions<br />
| Federal<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| In the process of being complete <br />
|-<br />
| “New Grand Senate”<br />
| Robert Smith <br />
| Political Reform <br />
| Reforming the Grand Senate to have all seats be elected regionally <br />
| Federal<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Passed<br />
|-<br />
| “Anti-Corruption Act”<br />
| Robert Smith <br> Adam Johnston <br />
| Political Reform <br />
| Creation of an act to outlaw various forms of cronyism<br />
| Federal<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Passed<br />
|-<br />
| “Streamlining of the judiciary”<br />
| Robert Smith <br> Co-Oped by the National Conservatives<br />
| Political Reform <br />
| Temporarily dissolve lower courts until they have enough justices to operate <br />
| Regional <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Passed<br />
|-<br />
| “Election Standards Legislation”<br />
| Robert Smith <br> Adam Johnston <br />
| Political Reform <br />
| Creation of a commission of electoral debates, make it so snap elections need to be called at particular times, creation of voter information programs, creation of debates for grand senate seats<br />
| Federal<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Passed<br />
|-<br />
| “Creation of a Recall System”<br />
| Robert Smith <br> inspired by Sir Soooky’s policies <br />
| Political Reform <br />
| Create a system in which constituents can recall politicians<br />
| Federal<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| In the process of being passed<br />
|}<br />
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==Foreign Policy==<br />
On the subject of foreign policy of the Progressive Party supports broad isolationism. Furthermore the Party supports expansion of relations with nations within Carolina and closing relations with global nations. The party also supports staying in the Vespucci Zone. <br />
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On the issue of merges the party has historically be outspoken for its policy of anti-imperialism. Many times Anti-Imperialism has been the main argument used by the more conservatives parties against the Progressives. Although in recent elections the public has support the Progressive policy of anti-imperialism.<br />
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=Electoral Performance=<br />
==Federal Elections==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+Electoral history of the Progressive Party <br />
|+ ''note: only in the form of Grand Senate Elections''<br />
!Election<br />
!Date<br />
!Result<br />
!Numbers<br />
!Senate Majority Leader/PM<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite first 2019 senatorial election|First Senate Election]]<br />
| April 24, 2019<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Senate majority formed <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| {{composition bar|3|5|hex=#FFCF00}} {{increase}} 3<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| [[Adam Johnston]] (Progressive)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite Second 2019 senatorial elections|Second Senate Election]]<br />
| 25 July 2019<br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| Hung senate, no faction formed a majority <br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| {{composition bar|4|10|hex=#FFCF00}} {{increase}} 1<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| Mr. Bubbles (DT)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite September 2019 Senatorial Election|Third Senate Election]]<br />
| September 15, 2019<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| Democratic Traditionalist form a majority<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| {{composition bar|2|12|hex=#FFCF00}} {{decrease}} 2<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| Mr. Bubbles (DT)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite October 2019 Senatorial Election|Fourth Senate Election]]<br />
| October 22, 2019<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| Reformist Patty forms a majority<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| {{composition bar|3|10|hex=#FFCF00}} {{decrease}} 1<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| Kyle Smith (DT)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite January 2020 Senatorial Election|Fifth Senate Election]]<br />
| January 16, 2020 <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Forms government with Reformist Party <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| {{composition bar|1|10|hex=#FFCF00}} {{decrease}} 2<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| [[Adam Johnston]] (Progressive)<br />
|-<br />
| Sixth Senate Election<br />
| April 14, 2020<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Forms government with Reformist Party <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| {{composition bar|3|11|hex=#FFCF00}} {{increase}} 2<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Sir Spooky (Progressive)<br />
|-<br />
| Seventh Senate Election<br />
| ''unknown''<br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| Did not participate<br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| {{composition bar|0|15}} {{decrease}} 1<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Sir Spooky (NEP’s Progressive Faction)<br />
|-<br />
| Eighth Senate Election <br />
| ''unknown''<br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| Did not participate<br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| {{composition bar|0|21}} {{steady}}<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Sir Spooky (NEP’s Progressive Faction)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite July 2020 senatorial election|Ninth Senate Election]]<br />
| July 18, 2020<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Majority government formed <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"|{{composition bar|12|22|hex=#FFCF00}} {{increase}} 12<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| [[Adam Johnston]] (Progressive)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite October 2020 senatorial election|Tenth Senate Election]]<br />
| October 18, 2020<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Majority government formed <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"|{{composition bar|15|27|hex=#FFCF00}} {{increase}} 4<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| [[Adam Johnston]] (Progressive)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite senatorial election, January 2021|Eleventh Senate Election]]<br />
| January 18, 2021<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Super-Majority government formed <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"|{{composition bar|16|25|hex=#FFCF00}} {{increase}} 1<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| [[Adam Johnston]] (Progressive)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite senatorial election, April 2021|Twelfth Senate Election]]<br />
| January 18, 2021<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Majority government formed <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"|{{composition bar|20|34|hex=#FFCF00}} {{increase}} 1<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| [[Adam Johnston]] (Progressive)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite senatorial election, July 2021|Thirteenth Senate Election]]<br />
| January 18, 2021<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Coalition government formed <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"|{{composition bar|16|33|hex=#FFCF00}} {{increase}} 1<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| [[Adam Johnston]] (Progressive)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|Fourteenth Senate Election]]<br />
| January 18, 2021<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Coalition government formed <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"|{{composition bar|11|26|hex=#FFCF00}} {{increase}} 1<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| [[Adam Johnston]] (Progressive)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|Fiftheenth Senate Election]]<br />
| December 30, 2021<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| Reduced to opposition<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"|{{composition bar|7|25|hex=#FFCF00}} {{decrease}} 4<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| [[Elliot Doe]] (Nationalist Democrat)<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+Electoral history of the Progressive Party <br />
|+ ''note: only in the form of Chancellor Elections''<br />
!Election<br />
!Result<br />
!Numbers<br />
!Second Place<br />
|-<br />
| First Chancellor Election<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Kyle Smith (Imperial) (endorsed by Progressives) wins<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| {{Infobox political party/seats|80|100|hex=#4e6bc2}}<br />
| FPM<br />
|-<br />
| Second Senate Election <br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| Kyle Smith (Imperial) beats Xavier Jackson (Progressive)<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| {{Infobox political party/seats|5|100|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
| Xavier Jackson (Progressive)<br />
|-<br />
| Third Chancellor Election<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| Kyle Smith (Democratic Traditionalist) beats Progressive-Communist Unity Ticket which comes in third. <br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| {{Infobox political party/seats|7|100|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
| [[Christina Nowell]] (Independent)<br />
|-<br />
| Forth Chancellor Election<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Progressive Tau wins.<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| {{Infobox political party/seats|56|100|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
| [[Chris Ramsay]] (Independent)<br />
|-<br />
| Fifth Chancellor Election<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| Kyle Smith (Reform) beats Adam Johnston (Progressive)<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| {{Infobox political party/seats|15|100|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
| [[Adam Johnston]] (Progressive)<br />
|-<br />
| Sixth Chancellor Election<br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| Did not participate, Kyle Smith won <br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| {{Infobox political party/seats|0|100|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
| Mr. Bubbles <br />
|-<br />
| Seventh Chancellor Election <br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| Did not participate, Kyle Smith won <br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| {{Infobox political party/seats|0|100|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
| [[Johann Kümmel]] (EVP)<br />
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| First Grand Senate Chancellorship Selection<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| [[Adam Johnston]] (Progressive) won <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| {{Infobox political party/seats|100|100|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
| None<br />
|-<br />
| Eighth Chancellor Election<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Robert Smith (Progressive) won <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| {{Infobox political party/seats|83|100|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
| Based Baddie (Rhino)<br />
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|name_english = Progressive-Labor Party <br />
|name_native = <br />
|logo = [[File:Progressive Labor party logo.png|200px]]<br />
|colorcode = #a31700<br />
| leader1_title = General-Secretary <br />
| leader1_name = Jayden Attlee<br />
| leader2_title = Party Leader<br />
| leader2_name = [[Adam Johnston]]<br />
|slogan = <br />
|foundation = April 24, 2019<br />
|merger = Progressive Party <br> Social Democratic Party<br />
|headquarters = Josephina, Elyria <br />
|newspaper = The Liberty Papers<br />
|membership = 40<br />
|membership_year = 2020<br />
|ideology = '''Majority'''<br />
* [[w:Progressivism|Progressivism]]<br />
* [[w:Left-wing populism|Leftist populism]]<br />
* [[w:Social Democracy|Social democracy]]<br />
* [[w:Parliamentarianism|Parliamentarianism]]<br />
|position = [[w:Left-wing politics|Left-wing]]<br />
|national =<br />
|international =<br />
|colors = {{colorbox|#a31700}} [[w:Shades of red|Crimson]]<br />
|seats1_title = Grand Senators<br />
|seats1 = {{composition bar|8|15|hex=#a31700}}<br />
|seats2_title = Imperial Delegates<br />
|seats2 = {{composition bar|0|40|hex=#a31700}}<br />
|seats3_title = Regional executives <br />
|seats3 = {{composition bar|2|5|hex=#a31700}}<br />
|footnotes = <br />
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The '''Progressive-Labor Party of Elysium''', more commonly referred to as the '''PLP''', is a [[w:Left-wing politics|leftist]] political party in the [[Elysium|Empire of Elysium]] that has been described as an alliance of [[w: Parliamentarianism| parliamentarian]] whigs and [[w: Social democracy| social democrats]]. The Party was legally founded in early 2023, but it's attributed with the history of its primary predecessor, the Progressive Party of Elysium. The Progressives have been in government a number of times during all three stages of Elysium's history. The Progressives had a short government led by [[Tau|Tau Barclay]], of the [[w: classical liberalism | Bourbon]] faction of the party. This was the party's first time in government, but it abruptly ended when Tau Barclay left the party due to mounting pressure from the left-wing faction of the party. The Progressives came back into power when Kyle Smith, leader of the conservative faction of the Empire's [[New Elysium Party|union government]], resigned. Progressive leader and founder [[Adam Johnston]] was then asked to lead the government. The Johnston Ministry would last for about two years and won 8 consecutive elections. During this time the Empire was reorganized into an Empire for approximately a year. While Progressives effectively dominated politics during most of the Republican era, toward the end of their tenure a coalition of [[Kylite democracy|Kylite democrats]] (Elysium's leading conservative philosophy) and more hardline monarchist were able to petition the government for a referendum on restoring the monarchy. The Progressives campaigned for the Republic, but lost the referendum in a landslide. Soon after the restoration of the Empire Adam Johnston resigned due to his frustration with internal strife within the party. The Progressive-Labor Party was recently elected to lead the nation's union government following a narrow general election, Sir Adam Johnston became Chancellor of the Empire once more. <br />
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The party was founded in 2019, having grown out of the fall of the Democracy Now Party and rise of global citizens during the Kyle administration. It overtook the Vox Party to become the main opposition to the Imperial Party soon after, forming a Grand Senate majority under founder Adam Johnston in the first Grand Senate election. Progressives would later join the rising libertarian party led by Tau to form the Libertarian Progressives, briefly making the party more centrist. After serving two terms as Chancellor Tau merged the party with the Democratic Traditionalist, at the time Elysium’s Premier Conservative party, within consent of the Progressives. Under Adam Johnston and Sir Spooky, Progressives again left the Reform Party convention and rebuilt the Progressive Party. In mid 2020, Adam Johnston became Chancellor and reformed Elysium into a republic. In the later months of 2020 Robert Smith, the popular Head of State of Elysium, announced he had shifted to the left and joined the Progressive Party, becoming their nominee for Chancellor, and Adam Johnston became the nominee for Prime Minister, a new office created with the Republic. <br />
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The Progressive Party currently has a one seat majority in the Grand Senate, but is participating in a union government between themselves as the [[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|National Democrats]] (Elysium's major party of the [[w:centre-right politics|centre-right]]. The coalition was founded, and initially led by the NDs, to address key issues facing the Empire such as inactivity, recruitment, internal reforms, and so on. <br />
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=Name and Symbols=<br />
<br />
The name “Progressive” was selected by Adam Johnston due to the primary purpose of the party being to progress Elysium socially and economically. Although other names have been considered including Leftist United, the Progressive Populist, and Populist Party.<br />
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The Party has always used the colors yellow and green to represent itself, rather than the traditional colors of red for left wing parties. It’s been stated that green representatives the parties support for green politics, although no official statement has been given on the choice of yellow. <br />
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Overtime the party has been represented by two major symbols, the yellow rose and the torch. The yellow rose has been used through the entirety of the parties history, except for when it was in the Progressive-Libertatian Party which used a torch. Through majority of the parties history it has used the same rose, although it was recently changed to a new rose design to be more original. More recently the moose has been used as a Progressive symbol. Popularized as the symbol of the Progressive wing of the big tent [[New Elysium Party|NEP]], and as a reference to the [[w:Progressive Party (United States, 1912)|Bull Moose Party]] or [[w:Theodore Roosevelt|Theodore Roosevelt]].<br />
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All former logos of the Progressive Party<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Progressive Party.jpg|Progressive Party original logo, used after the party broke off from LPP<br />
File:LIB-PRO Party.jpg |Libertarian Progressive Logo<br />
File:Progressive Party election symbol.png|Progressive Party logo until June 2021<br />
</gallery><br />
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=History=<br />
==Background==<br />
The Progressive Party is currently the oldest existing political party in Elysium, founded April 24, 2019. It was the fourth political party to be created in Elysium with the Democracy Now Party, Vox Party, and Imperial Party all being older than the Progressives. The party was founded by Sir Adam Johnston and Sir Spooky Johnston. <br />
==Progressives Pre-Republic==<br />
===Early Progressive Party===<br />
The early Progressive Party rapidly rose to power, and in the first Grand Senate election won a majority, though the Imperial Party maintained control of the Chancellorship. While the party had planted itself as one of the two major political parties it’s time controlling the Grand Senate would not last. <br />
<br />
[[File:“Xavier For Chancellor” poster from the second chancellor election in Elysium.png|thumb|250px|A poster supporting the campaign of Xavier Jackson in the second Chancellor elections.]]<br />
In the second Chancellor and second Senate election’s the Progressive candidate for Chancellor, first Progressive to run for said office, Xavier Jackson lost badly to the incumbent Kyle Smith of the Impeiral Party. Kyle Smith also caused down-ballot victories for the Impeiral Party resulting in a hung parliament within the Grand Senate. Furthermore the Progressive Party was involved in a scandal in which Adam Johnston, Chairman of the Progressives and Progressive Senate Leader, helped lead the [[Kingdom of Salibaic]] to becoming independent from Elysium. This action was considered unpatriotic by the highly nationalist voter base.<br />
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After his defeat Xavier Jackson left the Progressive Party to found his own reformist party, although it never gained traction. The defeat of Jackson also hurt Progressive electoral victories in the Grand Senate, which was lost by Progressives. Furthermore in the next election the Progressive-Communist unity ticket came in third place, the only time since the founding of the party it came in third place in a Chancellor election.<br />
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===Progressive-Libertatian Party===<br />
[[File:LIB-PRO Party.jpg|thumb|250px|The logo of the Libertarian-Progressive Party, which ran in 2019 and early 2020 before its dissolution.]]<br />
After a string of defeats the Progressive Party and upandcoming Libertarian Party formed a big tent Progressive-Libertatian Party of Elysium in order to combat what they saw as a overgrown Imperial Party. In the third Chancellor election while the new party wasn’t able to defeat Chancellor Kyle they nearly took back control of the Grand Senate and got Tau to become the Deputy Chancellor of Elysium.<br />
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The new Progressive-Libertarian Party would become more left wing after a hardline democratic socialist group of supporters joined in mass, leading to Adam Johnston gaining more power within the Party. Furthermore Kyle Smith aburtbly resigned from his office as Chancellor and as such Libtarian Progressive Tau Smith became Chancellor. Tau nominated Adam Johnston to become Deputy Chancellor which succeeded.<br />
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In the fourth Chancellor election and forth Grand Senate election a wave of pro-Democratic Traditionalist (the name for the new imperial party) swept the nation and as such the Progressive-Libertarians lost the majority of their Grand Senate seats and Tau was re-elected by a margin of one vote. Furthermore Tau nearly lost to an independent politician, Chris Miller, who positioned himself as a supporter of the monarchy and conservativism. <br />
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Toward the end of his second term Chancellor Tau hit an approval rating of 15%, to this day a record low within Elysium, and as such announced he would not seek re-election. Furthermore the popular Kyle Smith was back and led the Imperial Party to a landslide victory in the fifth Chancellor election with over 65% support in a field of 5 candidates. Among these candidates was Adam Johnston (Progressive) who came in second place with around 25% of the vote. <br />
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===After Tau===<br />
Tau would, soon before the Chancellor election, merge the Progressive-Libertarian Party and Democratic Traditionalist into the Reform Party. This action angered the ProLib Parties base and as such Adam Johnston and Spooky Johnston, leaders of the former Progressive Party, led a walk out of the Reform Party before the first convention was even held and create a new Progressive Party. <br />
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The new Progressive Party saw success winning back traditionally Progressive strongholds such as Elyria which soon sent a double Progressive delegation to the Grand Senate once more. Furthermore the Grand Senate became a hung parliament once more and as such Adam Johnston, using a coalition, became Senate Majority Leader. <br />
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After being elected three times Kyle Smith, who felt it was time for new leadership, retired and Adam Johnston was Senate Majority Leader became Chancellor. Adam Johnston would see through the course of his term the death of the Reformist for got pulled into a merger with the Progressive Party, creating the [[New Elysium Party]] which Adam led.<br />
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===End of Adam’s term as Chancellor===<br />
Adam Johnston was quick to embark on the most ambitious political reform in Elysiumite history and got Elysium to become a republic once more, ending the Empire’s age. Furthermore Adam Johnston oversaw a major uptick in the the economy and in activity which led to Adam Johnston maintaining an approval rating as high as Kyle Smith in the range of the 80-90%. <br />
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==Republic==<br />
===Formation of the new Progressive Party===<br />
On the 19th of June, 2020, the New Elysium Party was dissolved. The first two parties created after the fallout of the dissolution where founded a mere few hours later. First the [[Liberal Party of Elysium]] was founded, then followed by the Progressive Party which was founded by incumbent Chancellor Adam Johnston and Senate Majority Leader Sir Spooky. On the 26 the [[Union Democrats|Imperial Conservative Party]] was founded, which became the primary opposition to the Progressives. While at first the Progressives and Imperial Conservatives remained near one another in terms of membership, upon the creation of the libertarian right Evolutionary Party the Union Democrats crumbled in membership. Furthermore around this time the Communist Party of Elysium merged with the Progressives. In the following [[Elysiumite July 2020 senatorial election|election]] the Progressives won a landslide 58% of the vote.<br />
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Since then the Progressives have won two Chancellor elections and every Senate election since the Republic was founded thus far. The [[Union Democrats]] (rebranded form of the Imperial Conservatives), acted as opposition until the midway point between the [[Elysium October 2020 senatorial election|October 2020]] and [[Elysiumite senatorial election, January 2021|January 2021]] elections, when majority of their Senators defected to the new [[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|National Conservatives]], founded by Elyrian Commonwealth Senator Elliot Doe. The new National Conservatives overtook the Union Democrats to become the second largest party and soon after the Union Democrats merged into the National Democrats.<br />
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=Progressive Administrations=<br />
===During the Empire===<br />
====Tau-Johnston Administration====<br />
[[File:Tauphoto.png|thumb|left|The profile picture of Tau on the [[w:Discord (software)|Discord]] platform during his time as an Elysiumite politician.]]<br />
Following the resignation of Kyle Smith, Tau assumed the Chancellorship. Soon after he nominated fellow Progressive Adam Johnston to become Deputy Chancellor. He served under Emperor Robert Smith.<br />
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Tau focused on the creation of economic and political reforms. Soon into his term he oversaw the Clamatoan crisis in which an increasing large faction of citizens from the recently admitted region of Clamatoa demanded independence, he was quick to revoke the citizenship of many people who helped lead the calls for independence. Tau than began on his more long term project of economic reform, which involved him creating Elysium’s first tax plan. His term saw an explosion in corporate growth, although a minimal amount of money came out of it. Furthermore the Tau administration began a program of reaching out to various other nations and growing citizenship numbers.<br />
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The Tau Administration was involved in a scandal in which a member of the Progressive Party was found to be plotting a coup of the Emperor. A jury found the party member unanimously guilty and a federal justice revoked his citizenship. The Democratic Traditionalist opposition used this as a rallying cry against corruption within the Tau administration. Furthermore many of the more left wing voices in the Progressive Party, including his own Deputy Chancellor, believed tau was following too neo-liberal of an economic agenda which stunted the economy. As such Tau received an approval rating in the low tens. <br />
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[[File:Tau’s resignation .jpg|300px|thumb|right|Tau announces his resignation]]<br />
In the final days of his administration Tau pursued two major policies, the creation of a new constitution and Vox Populi. Tau pushed through a new constitution, although the draft had to go through many reforms form Emperor Robert Smith. The new constitution broadly weakened the power of the monarchy and increased the power of elected offices. It also reformed the Grand Senate to only have a single chamber, created various anti-corruption provisions, and made the Elysium Election Committee. The Vox Populi organization was an inter-micronational organization created with the purpose of increasing Elysium’s alliances with other nations. Although in secret Tau hoped to use the organization to pursue Imperialism, an act he hid from even his own party. <br />
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Following receiving an approval rating less than 20% Tau called for a snap election and refused to seek although term. Kyle Smith of the Democratic Traditionalist went on to win the election.<br />
<br />
====Johnston-S. Johnston Administration====<br />
[[File:Beginning of Elysium’s Ninth Founding Address .jpg|thumb|The Opening paragraph to Elysium’s ninth founding address|250px]]<br />
Following Kyle Smith retiring from the Chancellorship within Elysium, for good, and due to the lack of a Deputy Chancellor the Grand Senate was given the right to select the next Chancellor. Majority Leader Adam Johnston was soon after selected to become Chancellor, and Sir Spooky Johnston became Majority Leader after him. Adam Johnston served under the head of state Robert Smith.<br />
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Soon into his term Adam Johnston oversaw the death of Elysium’s premier Conservative faction, the Reform Party within the NEP, and as such the [[New Elysium Party|NEP]] became a outwardly Progressive party. Furthermore the NEP was now led by prominent Progressives and as such the new party pushed for reforms such as expansion of further nationalization of industry. Furthermore, unlike Tau, Adam Johnston was a true leftist and Elysium’s first self-described democratic socialist to come into power as either head of state or head of government. Adam Johnston also oversaw a major shift in Elysiumite politics in which major members of the conservative movement such as Robert Smith (a Democratic Traditionalist Emperor) and Johann Kümmel (A DT Deputy Chancellor) had become left wing. Adam Johnston also successfully pressured Emperor Smith to revoke many imperial orders which the Progressive wing of the NEP opposed. <br />
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After the consolidation of left wing power Adam Johnston was swift to begin work on his project of reforming Elysium. He purged the incumbent Conservative cabinet and gave major Progressive leaders roles within his administration. His first act was Chancellor was to officially amend Elysium’s foreign policy to end the imperialism of past administrations and set Elysium on a path to develop internally and not look outside of its borders for growth. In the first survey after he came to power, Chancellor Johnston assumed an approval rating of 94%. <br />
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===During the Republic===<br />
The Johnston Administration oversaw major economic growth in Elysium with focus being put on the advancement of Elysium’s state industries. Furthermore the Tau Tax plan which had many loopholes was replaced with a temporary one until the Rose Tax Plan was created. <br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:Elysium Chancellor Election results.jpg|thumb|250px|left|The results of the first Chancellor election is announced]]<br />
[[File:Elysium Senate election results.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Grand Senate results are announced]]<br />
On July 1, 2020, the ninth anniversary of the founding of Elysium, the Johnston administration and Emperor Smith took steps towards advancing democracy within Elysium. First in a joint national address Robert Smith and Chancellor Johnston both agreed it would be in the best interest of the nation to reform the nation into a republic. As such soon after amendments where passed in the Grand Senate which abolished the office of Emperor, and replaced it with an elected Chancellor as Head of State, and a head of government in the form of a parliamentary Prime Minister. Elections for chancellor and the Grand Senate where began ten days later. Other reforms in the constitution included elected judges, the reintroduction of the Elysium Election Committee, expansion of the Head of Government’s power, and an economic bill of rights. The next step was in Adam’s eyes to make Elysium a true multi-party democracy, and as such the New Elysium Party was dissolved. The NEP spilt into the new Progressive Party (which made up a majority of former NEPers), the new Democratic Traditionalist (a center authoritarian party), the Evolutionary Party (a right wing Libertarian party), the Liberal Party (a social Democratic monarchist party), the Yedinist Party (a social Democratic localist party), and the Communist Party (which soon joined the Progressives). In the first elections of the new republic Adam Johnston was easily re-elected to [[Elysiumite July 2020 senatorial election|office of Prime Minister]], and Robert Smith won a landslide against independent Based Baddie in the [[July 2020 Elysiumite Chancellor election|Chancellor election]].<br />
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====Smith-Johnston====<br />
Progressive Robert Smith serves as Chancellor of Elysium and Adam Johnston (P-Elyria) serves as Prime Minister of Elysium. Both of their terms are still ongoing and both are seeking re-election. <br />
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So far the two have overseen minor political reforms, the biggest of which was the reforming of Elysium’s Grand Senate election process to include only regional representatives. Although the administration is focused on economic reforms, and with their Minister of Financial Affairs Jayden Attlee helping to create many reforms to the economy.<br />
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Among the various economic reforms includes the creation of legislation mandating that private corporations become co-operatives at a certain size, reforming laws to make it easier to nationalize industries, forcing company boards to be majority selected by workers, and passage of anti-corruption acts to fight crony capitalism. Furthermore the Progressive Party has helped oversee the creation of Elysium’s first unions, many of which affiliate with the party<br />
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=Structure and Party Government=<br />
==Federal Structure==<br />
[[File:Progressive Party government chart.jpg|thumb|Progressive Party internal government]]<br />
The parties day to day affairs are overseen by the Chairman and Deputy Chairman, two internally elected offices, which organize the party. <br />
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Party leadership is held between the Legislative Leader, who is the Senate leader for the Party and Prime Minister should a majority be formed, and the Executive Leader who is the candidate for Chancellor. Both offices have deputies with the Legislative one being the candidate for Speaker and executive one being the Deputy Chancellor. <br />
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Finally the parties governing council is the Progressive Union Committee. The PUC is made up of various Progressive officer holders, alongside Union Representatives. The PUC does actions such as vote on if the party should join electoral alliances, aid the leaders in creating a manifesto, and help find people to run for office.<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+Major Executives<br />
!Person<br />
!Experience<br />
!Office<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Progressive Election Symbol.png|140px|center]] <br> Jayden Attlee <small> Senator and Minister of Fiscal Affairs </small><br />
| Senator from Elyria <br> Minister of Fiscal Affairs<br />
| Chairmen of the Progressive Party<br />
|-<br />
| [[File: Adam Johnston .jpg|center|140px]]<br> [[Adam Johnston]] <small>PM and Senator</small><br />
| Prime Minister of Elysium <br> Former Chancellor <br> Former Speaker of the Grand Senate <br> Former Deputy Chancellor <br> Former Minister of Economic Development<br />
| Legislative Leader <br> Deputy Chairmen of the Party<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Progressive Election Symbol.png|140px|center]] <br> Robert Smith <small> Chancellor </small><br />
| Emperor of Elysium <br> Chancellor of Elysium <br> King of Elyria <br> Senator from Elyria <br> Interim Minister of Defense <br />
| Executive Leader of the Party <br />
|-<br />
| [[File: Dagda Photo.jpg|center|140px]] <br> [[Seán Dagda]] <small> Senator and First Minister </small><br />
| Senator from Daeltheria <br> First Minister of Daeltheria <br> Daeltherian Senator (regional) <br> Head Executive of New Antrim<br />
| Deputy Executive Leader <br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Hugh White “Spooky”.png|center|140px]] <br> Sir Spooky <small> Speaker and Governor </small><br />
| Speaker of Elysium <br> Senator from Greymont <br> Senator from Elyria <br> Minister of Economic Development <br> Governor of Greymont <br />
| Deputy Legislative Leader<br />
|}<br />
==Regional Parties==<br />
The Progressive party has 5 regional parties, one in each region of Elysium.<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! colspan="3" style="width: 200px;" |Party<br />
! style="width: 200px;" |Logo<br />
! style="width: 200px;" |Party Leader<br />
! style="width: 200px;" |Ideology<br />
! style="width: 100px;" |Regional Senate<br />
! style="width: 100px;" |Status<br />
! style="width: 100;" |Grand Senators from said region<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="10" style="text-align:center; background:#ffa3b1;" |'''Regional Parties with Majority Delegations'''<br />
|-<br />
| bgcolor="#FFCF00" |<br />
| Progressive Populist Union<br />
| align="center" |PPU<br />
| [[File:Elyrian Progressive Populist Party Logo.jpg|200px|center]]<br />
| Jayden Attlee<br />
| [[w:Left-wing nationalism|Left-wing nationalism]], [[w:Syndicalism|Syndicalism]], [[w:New Nationalism (Theodore Roosevelt)|New Nationalism]]<br />
| {{composition bar|8|13|hex=#FFCF00}} <br />
| style="background:#FFCF00;"| Progressive Majority <br />
| {{composition bar|5|7|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
|-<br />
| bgcolor="#FFCF00" |<br />
| Daeltherian Progressives <br />
| align="center" |DP<br />
| [[File:Daeltheria Progressives Logo.png|200px]]<br />
| [[Seán Dagda]]<br />
| [[w:Democratic socialism|Democratic Socialism]]<br />
| {{composition bar|5|8|hex=#FFCF00}} <br />
| style="background:#FFCF00;"| Progressive Majority<br />
| {{composition bar|5|7|hex=#FFCF00}} <br />
|-<br />
| bgcolor="#FFCF00" |<br />
| Progressive Lamontist of Greymont<br />
| align="center" |PLG<br />
| [[File:Progressive Lamontist of Greymont.png|200px]]<br />
| Sir Spooky <br />
| [[w:Left-wing nationalism|Left-wing nationalism]], [[w:Syndicalism|Syndicalism]]<br />
| ''Greymont uses a direct democracy''<br />
| style="background:#FFCF00;"| De-facto Progressive Majority<br />
| {{composition bar|3|3|hex=#FFCF00}} <br />
|-<br />
| colspan="10" style="text-align:center; background:#ffa3b1;" |'''Regional Parties where Progressives lead''' <br />
|- <br />
| bgcolor="#FFCF00" |<br />
| Ticronvidian Progressives<br />
| align="center" |TP<br />
| [[File:Ticronvidian Progressives Logo.png|200px]]<br />
| Jax<br />
| [[w:Progressivism|Progressivism]], [[w:Social Democracy|Social democracy]], [[w:Democratic Socialism|Democratic socialism]]<br />
| {{composition bar|2|5|hex=#FFCF00}} <br />
| style="background:#FFCF00;"| Progressives in a coalition with the Pirates<br />
| {{composition bar|3|5|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="10" style="text-align:center; background:#ffa3b1;" |'''Regions without Progressive Governments ''' <br />
|- <br />
| bgcolor="#FFCF00" |<br />
| Progressive Unionist of Clamatoa <br />
| align="center" |PUCA<br />
| [[File:Progressive Unionist of Clamatoa logo .png|200px]]<br />
| Warren Wright<br />
| [[w:Populism|Populism]], [[w:Social democracy|Social democracy]], [[w:New unionism|Unionism]]<br />
| {{composition bar|1|5|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
| style="background:#FFCF00;"| Progressives in opposition with the Liberal Party<br />
| {{composition bar|1|3|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
|}<br />
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==Union Links==<br />
The Progressive Party and the Elysiumite Congress of Unions are affiliated with each other, with the Progressive Party giving the ECU leadership roles within the Progressive Union Committee, and the ECU endorsing the Progressive Party. The ECU oversees Elysium’s two largest unions the Confederation of Agricultural Unions (CAU) and Civil Servants Union (CSU). Furthermore the Partisan Productions Union, which is in the process of being formed, is led by a member of the Progressives and will likely be an affiliate of the party upon its founding. <br />
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As it was founded with the goal of the promotion of left wing policies, the Progressive Party fundamentally considers itself a pro-Union party. In recent months it has created offices with the purposes of unionizing, and helped to organize new unions. Furthermore the party enshrined the right to unionize within the constitution. The party also is Chaired by Jayden Attlee who is founder and president of the Confederation of Agricultural Unions.<br />
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=Ideology & Policies=<br />
[[File:Progressive party political compass .jpg|thumb|left|Political compass of the progressive party]]<br />
The Progressive Party, while very much an alliance of multiple left wing libertarian ideologies, is dedicated to the eventual goal of [[w:Syndicalism|Syndicalism]]. Although in terms of policy the party believes in a gradual approach to syndicalism. The party also has considerable support from [[w:Anarcho-communism|libertarian communist]] and [[w:Social democracy|social democrats]]. The party supports [[w: Election|electoralism]] and [[w:Trade union|unions]]. <br />
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==Domestic Policies==<br />
'''Major Policies of the Progressive Party'''<br />
<br />
The progressive party manifesto covers a large variety of polices on economic, political, and social reform. The party is domestically a left wing economic party and socially libertarian. <br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! style="width: 200px;" |Policy Name<br />
! style="width: 200px;" |Proposed by<br />
! style="width: 200px;" |Type<br />
! style="width: 200px;" |Description<br />
! style="width: 100px;" |Regional/Federal<br />
! style="width: 100px;" |Status<br />
|-<br />
| “Workers Basic Income Program”<br />
| Robert Smith <br> Adam Johnston <br> Jayden Attlee<br />
| Economic Policy<br />
| Creates various forms of public investment, primarily within Elysium’s public industry<br />
| Federal<br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| In the process of being proposed<br />
|-<br />
| “Union Conventions”<br />
| Robert Smith <br />
| Regional development <br />
| Creates conventions every 6 months between the Chancellor, Prime Minister, and various regional officials in order to discuss regional development <br />
| Both<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Done<br />
|-<br />
| “Protectionist Policies”<br />
| Robert Smith <br> Jayden Attlee<br />
| Economic Policy <br />
| Creates protectionist trade policies which would make it so the government favors local products over non-local ones<br />
| Federal<br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| In the process of being proposed<br />
|-<br />
| “Fair Labour Standards Act”<br />
| Adam Johnston <br> Robert Smith <br> Sir Spooky Johnston <br />
| Economic Policy<br />
| create anti-trust laws, an office to encourage Unionization, outlaw stock buybacks, market allocation, bid rigging, and bid suppression<br />
| Federal, affecting regions as well<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Passed<br />
|-<br />
| “Radio Elysium”<br />
| Robert Smith <br> Adam Johnston <br> Felix Earl<br />
| National projects<br />
| Creation of an Elysiumite podcast to cover National news <br />
| Federal<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Done<br />
|-<br />
| “Volunteer Economic Program”<br />
| Robert Smith <br> Adam Johnston <br />
| Economic Policy <br />
| Creation of a program in which non-locals can preform trades to aid the Elysiumite economy<br />
| Federal<br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| In the process of being proposed<br />
|-<br />
| “Economic Forums/Federal Investment System”<br />
| Robert Smith <br> Adam Johnston <br />
| Economic Policy <br />
| Create of an Elysiumite stock market as well as a federal public investment system into local businesses<br />
| Federal<br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| In the process of being proposed<br />
|-<br />
| “Rose Tax Plan”<br />
| Adam Johnston <br />
| Economic Policy <br />
| Creation of a new progressive tax plan which would tax larger corporations more than smaller ones. Creation of various pro-environment taxes.<br />
| Federal<br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| In the process of being proposed<br />
|-<br />
| “Parks and Protection Program”<br />
| Adam Johnston <br> Robert Smith <br> Sir Spooky Johnston <br />
| Environmental Policy <br />
| Creation of parks which Elysiumite corporations cannot use, and protective areas which neither citizens or corporations can use. <br />
| Federal <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Done<br />
|-<br />
| “Mental Health Campaign”<br />
| Adam Johnston <br />
| Public Health Policy <br />
| Creation of a program to discourage self harm and similar actions<br />
| Federal<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| In the process of being complete <br />
|-<br />
| “New Grand Senate”<br />
| Robert Smith <br />
| Political Reform <br />
| Reforming the Grand Senate to have all seats be elected regionally <br />
| Federal<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Passed<br />
|-<br />
| “Anti-Corruption Act”<br />
| Robert Smith <br> Adam Johnston <br />
| Political Reform <br />
| Creation of an act to outlaw various forms of cronyism<br />
| Federal<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Passed<br />
|-<br />
| “Streamlining of the judiciary”<br />
| Robert Smith <br> Co-Oped by the National Conservatives<br />
| Political Reform <br />
| Temporarily dissolve lower courts until they have enough justices to operate <br />
| Regional <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Passed<br />
|-<br />
| “Election Standards Legislation”<br />
| Robert Smith <br> Adam Johnston <br />
| Political Reform <br />
| Creation of a commission of electoral debates, make it so snap elections need to be called at particular times, creation of voter information programs, creation of debates for grand senate seats<br />
| Federal<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Passed<br />
|-<br />
| “Creation of a Recall System”<br />
| Robert Smith <br> inspired by Sir Soooky’s policies <br />
| Political Reform <br />
| Create a system in which constituents can recall politicians<br />
| Federal<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| In the process of being passed<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Foreign Policy==<br />
On the subject of foreign policy of the Progressive Party supports broad isolationism. Furthermore the Party supports expansion of relations with nations within Carolina and closing relations with global nations. The party also supports staying in the Vespucci Zone. <br />
<br />
On the issue of merges the party has historically be outspoken for its policy of anti-imperialism. Many times Anti-Imperialism has been the main argument used by the more conservatives parties against the Progressives. Although in recent elections the public has support the Progressive policy of anti-imperialism.<br />
<br />
=Electoral Performance=<br />
==Federal Elections==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+Electoral history of the Progressive Party <br />
|+ ''note: only in the form of Grand Senate Elections''<br />
!Election<br />
!Date<br />
!Result<br />
!Numbers<br />
!Senate Majority Leader/PM<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite first 2019 senatorial election|First Senate Election]]<br />
| April 24, 2019<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Senate majority formed <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| {{composition bar|3|5|hex=#FFCF00}} {{increase}} 3<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| [[Adam Johnston]] (Progressive)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite Second 2019 senatorial elections|Second Senate Election]]<br />
| 25 July 2019<br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| Hung senate, no faction formed a majority <br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| {{composition bar|4|10|hex=#FFCF00}} {{increase}} 1<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| Mr. Bubbles (DT)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite September 2019 Senatorial Election|Third Senate Election]]<br />
| September 15, 2019<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| Democratic Traditionalist form a majority<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| {{composition bar|2|12|hex=#FFCF00}} {{decrease}} 2<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| Mr. Bubbles (DT)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite October 2019 Senatorial Election|Fourth Senate Election]]<br />
| October 22, 2019<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| Reformist Patty forms a majority<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| {{composition bar|3|10|hex=#FFCF00}} {{decrease}} 1<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| Kyle Smith (DT)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite January 2020 Senatorial Election|Fifth Senate Election]]<br />
| January 16, 2020 <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Forms government with Reformist Party <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| {{composition bar|1|10|hex=#FFCF00}} {{decrease}} 2<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| [[Adam Johnston]] (Progressive)<br />
|-<br />
| Sixth Senate Election<br />
| April 14, 2020<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Forms government with Reformist Party <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| {{composition bar|3|11|hex=#FFCF00}} {{increase}} 2<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Sir Spooky (Progressive)<br />
|-<br />
| Seventh Senate Election<br />
| ''unknown''<br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| Did not participate<br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| {{composition bar|0|15}} {{decrease}} 1<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Sir Spooky (NEP’s Progressive Faction)<br />
|-<br />
| Eighth Senate Election <br />
| ''unknown''<br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| Did not participate<br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| {{composition bar|0|21}} {{steady}}<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Sir Spooky (NEP’s Progressive Faction)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite July 2020 senatorial election|Ninth Senate Election]]<br />
| July 18, 2020<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Majority government formed <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"|{{composition bar|12|22|hex=#FFCF00}} {{increase}} 12<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| [[Adam Johnston]] (Progressive)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite October 2020 senatorial election|Tenth Senate Election]]<br />
| October 18, 2020<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Majority government formed <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"|{{composition bar|15|27|hex=#FFCF00}} {{increase}} 4<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| [[Adam Johnston]] (Progressive)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite senatorial election, January 2021|Eleventh Senate Election]]<br />
| January 18, 2021<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Super-Majority government formed <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"|{{composition bar|16|25|hex=#FFCF00}} {{increase}} 1<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| [[Adam Johnston]] (Progressive)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite senatorial election, April 2021|Twelfth Senate Election]]<br />
| January 18, 2021<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Majority government formed <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"|{{composition bar|20|34|hex=#FFCF00}} {{increase}} 1<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| [[Adam Johnston]] (Progressive)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite senatorial election, July 2021|Thirteenth Senate Election]]<br />
| January 18, 2021<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Coalition government formed <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"|{{composition bar|16|33|hex=#FFCF00}} {{increase}} 1<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| [[Adam Johnston]] (Progressive)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|Fourteenth Senate Election]]<br />
| January 18, 2021<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Coalition government formed <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"|{{composition bar|11|26|hex=#FFCF00}} {{increase}} 1<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| [[Adam Johnston]] (Progressive)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|Fiftheenth Senate Election]]<br />
| December 30, 2021<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| Reduced to opposition<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"|{{composition bar|7|25|hex=#FFCF00}} {{decrease}} 4<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| [[Elliot Doe]] (Nationalist Democrat)<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+Electoral history of the Progressive Party <br />
|+ ''note: only in the form of Chancellor Elections''<br />
!Election<br />
!Result<br />
!Numbers<br />
!Second Place<br />
|-<br />
| First Chancellor Election<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Kyle Smith (Imperial) (endorsed by Progressives) wins<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| {{Infobox political party/seats|80|100|hex=#4e6bc2}}<br />
| FPM<br />
|-<br />
| Second Senate Election <br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| Kyle Smith (Imperial) beats Xavier Jackson (Progressive)<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| {{Infobox political party/seats|5|100|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
| Xavier Jackson (Progressive)<br />
|-<br />
| Third Chancellor Election<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| Kyle Smith (Democratic Traditionalist) beats Progressive-Communist Unity Ticket which comes in third. <br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| {{Infobox political party/seats|7|100|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
| [[Christina Nowell]] (Independent)<br />
|-<br />
| Forth Chancellor Election<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Progressive Tau wins.<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| {{Infobox political party/seats|56|100|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
| [[Chris Ramsay]] (Independent)<br />
|-<br />
| Fifth Chancellor Election<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| Kyle Smith (Reform) beats Adam Johnston (Progressive)<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| {{Infobox political party/seats|15|100|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
| [[Adam Johnston]] (Progressive)<br />
|-<br />
| Sixth Chancellor Election<br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| Did not participate, Kyle Smith won <br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| {{Infobox political party/seats|0|100|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
| Mr. Bubbles <br />
|-<br />
| Seventh Chancellor Election <br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| Did not participate, Kyle Smith won <br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| {{Infobox political party/seats|0|100|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
| [[Johann Kümmel]] (EVP)<br />
|-<br />
| First Grand Senate Chancellorship Selection<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| [[Adam Johnston]] (Progressive) won <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| {{Infobox political party/seats|100|100|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
| None<br />
|-<br />
| Eighth Chancellor Election<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Robert Smith (Progressive) won <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| {{Infobox political party/seats|83|100|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
| Based Baddie (Rhino)<br />
|-<br />
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<div>{{Infobox political party<br />
|name_english = Progressive-Labor Party <br />
|name_native = <br />
|logo = [[File:Progressive Labor party logo.png|200px]]<br />
|colorcode = #a31700<br />
| leader1_title = General-Secretary <br />
| leader1_name = Jayden Attlee<br />
| leader2_title = Party Leader<br />
| leader2_name = [[Adam Johnston]]<br />
|slogan = <br />
|foundation = April 24, 2019<br />
|merger = Progressive Party <br> Social Democratic Party<br />
|headquarters = Josephina, Elyria <br />
|newspaper = The Liberty Papers<br />
|membership = 40<br />
|membership_year = 2020<br />
|ideology = '''Majority'''<br />
* [[w:Progressivism|Progressivism]]<br />
* [[w:Left-wing populism|Leftist populism]]<br />
* [[w:Social Democracy|Social democracy]]<br />
* [[w:Parliamentarianism|Parliamentarianism]]<br />
|position = [[w:Left-wing politics|Left-wing]]<br />
|national =<br />
|international =<br />
|colors = {{colorbox|#a31700}} [[w:Shades of red|Crimson]]<br />
|seats1_title = Grand Senators<br />
|seats1 = {{composition bar|8|15|hex=#a31700}}<br />
|seats2_title = Imperial Delegates<br />
|seats2 = {{composition bar|0|40|hex=#a31700}}<br />
|seats3_title = Regional executives <br />
|seats3 = {{composition bar|2|5|hex=#a31700}}<br />
|footnotes = <br />
}}<br />
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The '''Progressive-Labor Party of Elysium''', more commonly referred to as the '''PLP''', is a [[w:Left-wing politics|leftist]] political party in the [[Elysium|Empire of Elysium]] that has been described as an alliance of [[w: Parliamentarianism| parliamentarian]] whigs and [[w: Social democracy| social democrats]]. The Party was legally founded in early 2023, but it's attributed with the history of its primary predecessor, the Progressive Party of Elysium. The Progressives have been in government a number of times during all three stages of Elysium's history. The Progressives had a short government led by [[Tau|Tau Barclay]], of the [[w: classical liberalism | Bourbon]] faction of the party. This was the party's first time in government, but it abruptly ended when Tau Barclay left the party due to mounting pressure from the left-wing faction of the party. The Progressives came back into power when Kyle Smith, leader of the conservative faction of the Empire's [[New Elysium Party|union government]], resigned. Progressive leader and founder [[Adam Johnston]] was then asked to lead the government. The Johnston Ministry would last for about two years and won 8 consecutive elections. During this time the Empire was reorganized into an Empire for approximately a year. While Progressives effectively dominated politics during most of the Republican era, toward the end of their tenure a coalition of [[Kylite democracy|Kylite democrats]] (Elysium's leading conservative philosophy) and more hardline monarchist were able to petition the government for a referendum on restoring the monarchy. The Progressives campaigned for the Republic, but lost the referendum in a landslide. Soon after the restoration of the Empire Adam Johnston resigned due to his frustration with internal strife within the party. The Progressive-Labor Party was recently elected to lead the nation's union government following a narrow general election, Sir Adam Johnston became Chancellor of the Empire once more. <br />
<br />
The party was founded in 2019, having grown out of the fall of the Democracy Now Party and rise of global citizens during the Kyle administration. It overtook the Vox Party to become the main opposition to the Imperial Party soon after, forming a Grand Senate majority under founder Adam Johnston in the first Grand Senate election. Progressives would later join the rising libertarian party led by Tau to form the Libertarian Progressives, briefly making the party more centrist. After serving two terms as Chancellor Tau merged the party with the Democratic Traditionalist, at the time Elysium’s Premier Conservative party, within consent of the Progressives. Under Adam Johnston and Sir Spooky, Progressives again left the Reform Party convention and rebuilt the Progressive Party. In mid 2020, Adam Johnston became Chancellor and reformed Elysium into a republic. In the later months of 2020 Robert Smith, the popular Head of State of Elysium, announced he had shifted to the left and joined the Progressive Party, becoming their nominee for Chancellor, and Adam Johnston became the nominee for Prime Minister, a new office created with the Republic. <br />
<br />
The Progressive Party currently has a one seat majority in the Grand Senate, but is participating in a union government between themselves as the [[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|National Democrats]] (Elysium's major party of the [[w:centre-right politics|centre-right]]. The coalition was founded, and initially led by the NDs, to address key issues facing the Empire such as inactivity, recruitment, internal reforms, and so on. <br />
<br />
=Name and Symbols=<br />
<br />
The name “Progressive” was selected by Adam Johnston due to the primary purpose of the party being to progress Elysium socially and economically. Although other names have been considered including Leftist United, the Progressive Populist, and Populist Party.<br />
<br />
The Party has always used the colors yellow and green to represent itself, rather than the traditional colors of red for left wing parties. It’s been stated that green representatives the parties support for green politics, although no official statement has been given on the choice of yellow. <br />
<br />
Overtime the party has been represented by two major symbols, the yellow rose and the torch. The yellow rose has been used through the entirety of the parties history, except for when it was in the Progressive-Libertatian Party which used a torch. Through majority of the parties history it has used the same rose, although it was recently changed to a new rose design to be more original. More recently the moose has been used as a Progressive symbol. Popularized as the symbol of the Progressive wing of the big tent [[New Elysium Party|NEP]], and as a reference to the [[w:Progressive Party (United States, 1912)|Bull Moose Party]] or [[w:Theodore Roosevelt|Theodore Roosevelt]].<br />
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All former logos of the Progressive Party<br />
<gallery><br />
File:Progressive Party.jpg|Progressive Party original logo, used after the party broke off from LPP<br />
File:LIB-PRO Party.jpg |Libertarian Progressive Logo<br />
File:Progressive Party election symbol.png|Progressive Party logo until June 2021<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
=History=<br />
==Background==<br />
The Progressive Party is currently the oldest existing political party in Elysium, founded April 24, 2019. It was the fourth political party to be created in Elysium with the Democracy Now Party, Vox Party, and Imperial Party all being older than the Progressives. The party was founded by Sir Adam Johnston and Sir Spooky Johnston. <br />
==Progressives Pre-Republic==<br />
===Early Progressive Party===<br />
The early Progressive Party rapidly rose to power, and in the first Grand Senate election won a majority, though the Imperial Party maintained control of the Chancellorship. While the party had planted itself as one of the two major political parties it’s time controlling the Grand Senate would not last. <br />
<br />
[[File:“Xavier For Chancellor” poster from the second chancellor election in Elysium.png|thumb|250px|A poster supporting the campaign of Xavier Jackson in the second Chancellor elections.]]<br />
In the second Chancellor and second Senate election’s the Progressive candidate for Chancellor, first Progressive to run for said office, Xavier Jackson lost badly to the incumbent Kyle Smith of the Impeiral Party. Kyle Smith also caused down-ballot victories for the Impeiral Party resulting in a hung parliament within the Grand Senate. Furthermore the Progressive Party was involved in a scandal in which Adam Johnston, Chairman of the Progressives and Progressive Senate Leader, helped lead the [[Kingdom of Salibaic]] to becoming independent from Elysium. This action was considered unpatriotic by the highly nationalist voter base.<br />
<br />
After his defeat Xavier Jackson left the Progressive Party to found his own reformist party, although it never gained traction. The defeat of Jackson also hurt Progressive electoral victories in the Grand Senate, which was lost by Progressives. Furthermore in the next election the Progressive-Communist unity ticket came in third place, the only time since the founding of the party it came in third place in a Chancellor election.<br />
<br />
===Progressive-Libertatian Party===<br />
[[File:LIB-PRO Party.jpg|thumb|250px|The logo of the Libertarian-Progressive Party, which ran in 2019 and early 2020 before its dissolution.]]<br />
After a string of defeats the Progressive Party and upandcoming Libertarian Party formed a big tent Progressive-Libertatian Party of Elysium in order to combat what they saw as a overgrown Imperial Party. In the third Chancellor election while the new party wasn’t able to defeat Chancellor Kyle they nearly took back control of the Grand Senate and got Tau to become the Deputy Chancellor of Elysium.<br />
<br />
The new Progressive-Libertarian Party would become more left wing after a hardline democratic socialist group of supporters joined in mass, leading to Adam Johnston gaining more power within the Party. Furthermore Kyle Smith aburtbly resigned from his office as Chancellor and as such Libtarian Progressive Tau Smith became Chancellor. Tau nominated Adam Johnston to become Deputy Chancellor which succeeded.<br />
<br />
In the fourth Chancellor election and forth Grand Senate election a wave of pro-Democratic Traditionalist (the name for the new imperial party) swept the nation and as such the Progressive-Libertarians lost the majority of their Grand Senate seats and Tau was re-elected by a margin of one vote. Furthermore Tau nearly lost to an independent politician, Chris Miller, who positioned himself as a supporter of the monarchy and conservativism. <br />
<br />
Toward the end of his second term Chancellor Tau hit an approval rating of 15%, to this day a record low within Elysium, and as such announced he would not seek re-election. Furthermore the popular Kyle Smith was back and led the Imperial Party to a landslide victory in the fifth Chancellor election with over 65% support in a field of 5 candidates. Among these candidates was Adam Johnston (Progressive) who came in second place with around 25% of the vote. <br />
<br />
===After Tau===<br />
Tau would, soon before the Chancellor election, merge the Progressive-Libertarian Party and Democratic Traditionalist into the Reform Party. This action angered the ProLib Parties base and as such Adam Johnston and Spooky Johnston, leaders of the former Progressive Party, led a walk out of the Reform Party before the first convention was even held and create a new Progressive Party. <br />
<br />
The new Progressive Party saw success winning back traditionally Progressive strongholds such as Elyria which soon sent a double Progressive delegation to the Grand Senate once more. Furthermore the Grand Senate became a hung parliament once more and as such Adam Johnston, using a coalition, became Senate Majority Leader. <br />
<br />
After being elected three times Kyle Smith, who felt it was time for new leadership, retired and Adam Johnston was Senate Majority Leader became Chancellor. Adam Johnston would see through the course of his term the death of the Reformist for got pulled into a merger with the Progressive Party, creating the [[New Elysium Party]] which Adam led.<br />
<br />
===End of Adam’s term as Chancellor===<br />
Adam Johnston was quick to embark on the most ambitious political reform in Elysiumite history and got Elysium to become a republic once more, ending the Empire’s age. Furthermore Adam Johnston oversaw a major uptick in the the economy and in activity which led to Adam Johnston maintaining an approval rating as high as Kyle Smith in the range of the 80-90%. <br />
<br />
==Republic==<br />
===Formation of the new Progressive Party===<br />
On the 19th of June, 2020, the New Elysium Party was dissolved. The first two parties created after the fallout of the dissolution where founded a mere few hours later. First the [[Liberal Party of Elysium]] was founded, then followed by the Progressive Party which was founded by incumbent Chancellor Adam Johnston and Senate Majority Leader Sir Spooky. On the 26 the [[Union Democrats|Imperial Conservative Party]] was founded, which became the primary opposition to the Progressives. While at first the Progressives and Imperial Conservatives remained near one another in terms of membership, upon the creation of the libertarian right Evolutionary Party the Union Democrats crumbled in membership. Furthermore around this time the Communist Party of Elysium merged with the Progressives. In the following [[Elysiumite July 2020 senatorial election|election]] the Progressives won a landslide 58% of the vote.<br />
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Since then the Progressives have won two Chancellor elections and every Senate election since the Republic was founded thus far. The [[Union Democrats]] (rebranded form of the Imperial Conservatives), acted as opposition until the midway point between the [[Elysium October 2020 senatorial election|October 2020]] and [[Elysiumite senatorial election, January 2021|January 2021]] elections, when majority of their Senators defected to the new [[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|National Conservatives]], founded by Elyrian Commonwealth Senator Elliot Doe. The new National Conservatives overtook the Union Democrats to become the second largest party and soon after the Union Democrats merged into the National Democrats.<br />
<br />
=Progressive Administrations=<br />
===During the Empire===<br />
====Tau-Johnston Administration====<br />
[[File:Tauphoto.png|thumb|left|The profile picture of Tau on the [[w:Discord (software)|Discord]] platform during his time as an Elysiumite politician.]]<br />
Following the resignation of Kyle Smith, Tau assumed the Chancellorship. Soon after he nominated fellow Progressive Adam Johnston to become Deputy Chancellor. He served under Emperor Robert Smith.<br />
<br />
Tau focused on the creation of economic and political reforms. Soon into his term he oversaw the Clamatoan crisis in which an increasing large faction of citizens from the recently admitted region of Clamatoa demanded independence, he was quick to revoke the citizenship of many people who helped lead the calls for independence. Tau than began on his more long term project of economic reform, which involved him creating Elysium’s first tax plan. His term saw an explosion in corporate growth, although a minimal amount of money came out of it. Furthermore the Tau administration began a program of reaching out to various other nations and growing citizenship numbers.<br />
<br />
The Tau Administration was involved in a scandal in which a member of the Progressive Party was found to be plotting a coup of the Emperor. A jury found the party member unanimously guilty and a federal justice revoked his citizenship. The Democratic Traditionalist opposition used this as a rallying cry against corruption within the Tau administration. Furthermore many of the more left wing voices in the Progressive Party, including his own Deputy Chancellor, believed tau was following too neo-liberal of an economic agenda which stunted the economy. As such Tau received an approval rating in the low tens. <br />
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[[File:Tau’s resignation .jpg|300px|thumb|right|Tau announces his resignation]]<br />
In the final days of his administration Tau pursued two major policies, the creation of a new constitution and Vox Populi. Tau pushed through a new constitution, although the draft had to go through many reforms form Emperor Robert Smith. The new constitution broadly weakened the power of the monarchy and increased the power of elected offices. It also reformed the Grand Senate to only have a single chamber, created various anti-corruption provisions, and made the Elysium Election Committee. The Vox Populi organization was an inter-micronational organization created with the purpose of increasing Elysium’s alliances with other nations. Although in secret Tau hoped to use the organization to pursue Imperialism, an act he hid from even his own party. <br />
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Following receiving an approval rating less than 20% Tau called for a snap election and refused to seek although term. Kyle Smith of the Democratic Traditionalist went on to win the election.<br />
<br />
====Johnston-S. Johnston Administration====<br />
[[File:Beginning of Elysium’s Ninth Founding Address .jpg|thumb|The Opening paragraph to Elysium’s ninth founding address|250px]]<br />
Following Kyle Smith retiring from the Chancellorship within Elysium, for good, and due to the lack of a Deputy Chancellor the Grand Senate was given the right to select the next Chancellor. Majority Leader Adam Johnston was soon after selected to become Chancellor, and Sir Spooky Johnston became Majority Leader after him. Adam Johnston served under the head of state Robert Smith.<br />
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Soon into his term Adam Johnston oversaw the death of Elysium’s premier Conservative faction, the Reform Party within the NEP, and as such the [[New Elysium Party|NEP]] became a outwardly Progressive party. Furthermore the NEP was now led by prominent Progressives and as such the new party pushed for reforms such as expansion of further nationalization of industry. Furthermore, unlike Tau, Adam Johnston was a true leftist and Elysium’s first self-described democratic socialist to come into power as either head of state or head of government. Adam Johnston also oversaw a major shift in Elysiumite politics in which major members of the conservative movement such as Robert Smith (a Democratic Traditionalist Emperor) and Johann Kümmel (A DT Deputy Chancellor) had become left wing. Adam Johnston also successfully pressured Emperor Smith to revoke many imperial orders which the Progressive wing of the NEP opposed. <br />
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After the consolidation of left wing power Adam Johnston was swift to begin work on his project of reforming Elysium. He purged the incumbent Conservative cabinet and gave major Progressive leaders roles within his administration. His first act was Chancellor was to officially amend Elysium’s foreign policy to end the imperialism of past administrations and set Elysium on a path to develop internally and not look outside of its borders for growth. In the first survey after he came to power, Chancellor Johnston assumed an approval rating of 94%. <br />
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===During the Republic===<br />
The Johnston Administration oversaw major economic growth in Elysium with focus being put on the advancement of Elysium’s state industries. Furthermore the Tau Tax plan which had many loopholes was replaced with a temporary one until the Rose Tax Plan was created. <br />
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[[File:Elysium Chancellor Election results.jpg|thumb|250px|left|The results of the first Chancellor election is announced]]<br />
[[File:Elysium Senate election results.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Grand Senate results are announced]]<br />
On July 1, 2020, the ninth anniversary of the founding of Elysium, the Johnston administration and Emperor Smith took steps towards advancing democracy within Elysium. First in a joint national address Robert Smith and Chancellor Johnston both agreed it would be in the best interest of the nation to reform the nation into a republic. As such soon after amendments where passed in the Grand Senate which abolished the office of Emperor, and replaced it with an elected Chancellor as Head of State, and a head of government in the form of a parliamentary Prime Minister. Elections for chancellor and the Grand Senate where began ten days later. Other reforms in the constitution included elected judges, the reintroduction of the Elysium Election Committee, expansion of the Head of Government’s power, and an economic bill of rights. The next step was in Adam’s eyes to make Elysium a true multi-party democracy, and as such the New Elysium Party was dissolved. The NEP spilt into the new Progressive Party (which made up a majority of former NEPers), the new Democratic Traditionalist (a center authoritarian party), the Evolutionary Party (a right wing Libertarian party), the Liberal Party (a social Democratic monarchist party), the Yedinist Party (a social Democratic localist party), and the Communist Party (which soon joined the Progressives). In the first elections of the new republic Adam Johnston was easily re-elected to [[Elysiumite July 2020 senatorial election|office of Prime Minister]], and Robert Smith won a landslide against independent Based Baddie in the [[July 2020 Elysiumite Chancellor election|Chancellor election]].<br />
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====Smith-Johnston====<br />
Progressive Robert Smith serves as Chancellor of Elysium and Adam Johnston (P-Elyria) serves as Prime Minister of Elysium. Both of their terms are still ongoing and both are seeking re-election. <br />
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So far the two have overseen minor political reforms, the biggest of which was the reforming of Elysium’s Grand Senate election process to include only regional representatives. Although the administration is focused on economic reforms, and with their Minister of Financial Affairs Jayden Attlee helping to create many reforms to the economy.<br />
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Among the various economic reforms includes the creation of legislation mandating that private corporations become co-operatives at a certain size, reforming laws to make it easier to nationalize industries, forcing company boards to be majority selected by workers, and passage of anti-corruption acts to fight crony capitalism. Furthermore the Progressive Party has helped oversee the creation of Elysium’s first unions, many of which affiliate with the party<br />
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=Structure and Party Government=<br />
==Federal Structure==<br />
[[File:Progressive Party government chart.jpg|thumb|Progressive Party internal government]]<br />
The parties day to day affairs are overseen by the Chairman and Deputy Chairman, two internally elected offices, which organize the party. <br />
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Party leadership is held between the Legislative Leader, who is the Senate leader for the Party and Prime Minister should a majority be formed, and the Executive Leader who is the candidate for Chancellor. Both offices have deputies with the Legislative one being the candidate for Speaker and executive one being the Deputy Chancellor. <br />
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Finally the parties governing council is the Progressive Union Committee. The PUC is made up of various Progressive officer holders, alongside Union Representatives. The PUC does actions such as vote on if the party should join electoral alliances, aid the leaders in creating a manifesto, and help find people to run for office.<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+Major Executives<br />
!Person<br />
!Experience<br />
!Office<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Progressive Election Symbol.png|140px|center]] <br> Jayden Attlee <small> Senator and Minister of Fiscal Affairs </small><br />
| Senator from Elyria <br> Minister of Fiscal Affairs<br />
| Chairmen of the Progressive Party<br />
|-<br />
| [[File: Adam Johnston .jpg|center|140px]]<br> [[Adam Johnston]] <small>PM and Senator</small><br />
| Prime Minister of Elysium <br> Former Chancellor <br> Former Speaker of the Grand Senate <br> Former Deputy Chancellor <br> Former Minister of Economic Development<br />
| Legislative Leader <br> Deputy Chairmen of the Party<br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Progressive Election Symbol.png|140px|center]] <br> Robert Smith <small> Chancellor </small><br />
| Emperor of Elysium <br> Chancellor of Elysium <br> King of Elyria <br> Senator from Elyria <br> Interim Minister of Defense <br />
| Executive Leader of the Party <br />
|-<br />
| [[File: Dagda Photo.jpg|center|140px]] <br> [[Seán Dagda]] <small> Senator and First Minister </small><br />
| Senator from Daeltheria <br> First Minister of Daeltheria <br> Daeltherian Senator (regional) <br> Head Executive of New Antrim<br />
| Deputy Executive Leader <br />
|-<br />
| [[File:Hugh White “Spooky”.png|center|140px]] <br> Sir Spooky <small> Speaker and Governor </small><br />
| Speaker of Elysium <br> Senator from Greymont <br> Senator from Elyria <br> Minister of Economic Development <br> Governor of Greymont <br />
| Deputy Legislative Leader<br />
|}<br />
==Regional Parties==<br />
The Progressive party has 5 regional parties, one in each region of Elysium.<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! colspan="3" style="width: 200px;" |Party<br />
! style="width: 200px;" |Logo<br />
! style="width: 200px;" |Party Leader<br />
! style="width: 200px;" |Ideology<br />
! style="width: 100px;" |Regional Senate<br />
! style="width: 100px;" |Status<br />
! style="width: 100;" |Grand Senators from said region<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="10" style="text-align:center; background:#ffa3b1;" |'''Regional Parties with Majority Delegations'''<br />
|-<br />
| bgcolor="#FFCF00" |<br />
| Progressive Populist Union<br />
| align="center" |PPU<br />
| [[File:Elyrian Progressive Populist Party Logo.jpg|200px|center]]<br />
| Jayden Attlee<br />
| [[w:Left-wing nationalism|Left-wing nationalism]], [[w:Syndicalism|Syndicalism]], [[w:New Nationalism (Theodore Roosevelt)|New Nationalism]]<br />
| {{composition bar|8|13|hex=#FFCF00}} <br />
| style="background:#FFCF00;"| Progressive Majority <br />
| {{composition bar|5|7|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
|-<br />
| bgcolor="#FFCF00" |<br />
| Daeltherian Progressives <br />
| align="center" |DP<br />
| [[File:Daeltheria Progressives Logo.png|200px]]<br />
| [[Seán Dagda]]<br />
| [[w:Democratic socialism|Democratic Socialism]]<br />
| {{composition bar|5|8|hex=#FFCF00}} <br />
| style="background:#FFCF00;"| Progressive Majority<br />
| {{composition bar|5|7|hex=#FFCF00}} <br />
|-<br />
| bgcolor="#FFCF00" |<br />
| Progressive Lamontist of Greymont<br />
| align="center" |PLG<br />
| [[File:Progressive Lamontist of Greymont.png|200px]]<br />
| Sir Spooky <br />
| [[w:Left-wing nationalism|Left-wing nationalism]], [[w:Syndicalism|Syndicalism]]<br />
| ''Greymont uses a direct democracy''<br />
| style="background:#FFCF00;"| De-facto Progressive Majority<br />
| {{composition bar|3|3|hex=#FFCF00}} <br />
|-<br />
| colspan="10" style="text-align:center; background:#ffa3b1;" |'''Regional Parties where Progressives lead''' <br />
|- <br />
| bgcolor="#FFCF00" |<br />
| Ticronvidian Progressives<br />
| align="center" |TP<br />
| [[File:Ticronvidian Progressives Logo.png|200px]]<br />
| Jax<br />
| [[w:Progressivism|Progressivism]], [[w:Social Democracy|Social democracy]], [[w:Democratic Socialism|Democratic socialism]]<br />
| {{composition bar|2|5|hex=#FFCF00}} <br />
| style="background:#FFCF00;"| Progressives in a coalition with the Pirates<br />
| {{composition bar|3|5|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="10" style="text-align:center; background:#ffa3b1;" |'''Regions without Progressive Governments ''' <br />
|- <br />
| bgcolor="#FFCF00" |<br />
| Progressive Unionist of Clamatoa <br />
| align="center" |PUCA<br />
| [[File:Progressive Unionist of Clamatoa logo .png|200px]]<br />
| Warren Wright<br />
| [[w:Populism|Populism]], [[w:Social democracy|Social democracy]], [[w:New unionism|Unionism]]<br />
| {{composition bar|1|5|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
| style="background:#FFCF00;"| Progressives in opposition with the Liberal Party<br />
| {{composition bar|1|3|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
|}<br />
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==Union Links==<br />
The Progressive Party and the Elysiumite Congress of Unions are affiliated with each other, with the Progressive Party giving the ECU leadership roles within the Progressive Union Committee, and the ECU endorsing the Progressive Party. The ECU oversees Elysium’s two largest unions the Confederation of Agricultural Unions (CAU) and Civil Servants Union (CSU). Furthermore the Partisan Productions Union, which is in the process of being formed, is led by a member of the Progressives and will likely be an affiliate of the party upon its founding. <br />
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As it was founded with the goal of the promotion of left wing policies, the Progressive Party fundamentally considers itself a pro-Union party. In recent months it has created offices with the purposes of unionizing, and helped to organize new unions. Furthermore the party enshrined the right to unionize within the constitution. The party also is Chaired by Jayden Attlee who is founder and president of the Confederation of Agricultural Unions.<br />
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=Ideology & Policies=<br />
[[File:Progressive party political compass .jpg|thumb|left|Political compass of the progressive party]]<br />
The Progressive Party, while very much an alliance of multiple left wing libertarian ideologies, is dedicated to the eventual goal of [[w:Syndicalism|Syndicalism]]. Although in terms of policy the party believes in a gradual approach to syndicalism. The party also has considerable support from [[w:Anarcho-communism|libertarian communist]] and [[w:Social democracy|social democrats]]. The party supports [[w: Election|electoralism]] and [[w:Trade union|unions]]. <br />
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==Domestic Policies==<br />
'''Major Policies of the Progressive Party'''<br />
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The progressive party manifesto covers a large variety of polices on economic, political, and social reform. The party is domestically a left wing economic party and socially libertarian. <br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! style="width: 200px;" |Policy Name<br />
! style="width: 200px;" |Proposed by<br />
! style="width: 200px;" |Type<br />
! style="width: 200px;" |Description<br />
! style="width: 100px;" |Regional/Federal<br />
! style="width: 100px;" |Status<br />
|-<br />
| “Workers Basic Income Program”<br />
| Robert Smith <br> Adam Johnston <br> Jayden Attlee<br />
| Economic Policy<br />
| Creates various forms of public investment, primarily within Elysium’s public industry<br />
| Federal<br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| In the process of being proposed<br />
|-<br />
| “Union Conventions”<br />
| Robert Smith <br />
| Regional development <br />
| Creates conventions every 6 months between the Chancellor, Prime Minister, and various regional officials in order to discuss regional development <br />
| Both<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Done<br />
|-<br />
| “Protectionist Policies”<br />
| Robert Smith <br> Jayden Attlee<br />
| Economic Policy <br />
| Creates protectionist trade policies which would make it so the government favors local products over non-local ones<br />
| Federal<br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| In the process of being proposed<br />
|-<br />
| “Fair Labour Standards Act”<br />
| Adam Johnston <br> Robert Smith <br> Sir Spooky Johnston <br />
| Economic Policy<br />
| create anti-trust laws, an office to encourage Unionization, outlaw stock buybacks, market allocation, bid rigging, and bid suppression<br />
| Federal, affecting regions as well<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Passed<br />
|-<br />
| “Radio Elysium”<br />
| Robert Smith <br> Adam Johnston <br> Felix Earl<br />
| National projects<br />
| Creation of an Elysiumite podcast to cover National news <br />
| Federal<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Done<br />
|-<br />
| “Volunteer Economic Program”<br />
| Robert Smith <br> Adam Johnston <br />
| Economic Policy <br />
| Creation of a program in which non-locals can preform trades to aid the Elysiumite economy<br />
| Federal<br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| In the process of being proposed<br />
|-<br />
| “Economic Forums/Federal Investment System”<br />
| Robert Smith <br> Adam Johnston <br />
| Economic Policy <br />
| Create of an Elysiumite stock market as well as a federal public investment system into local businesses<br />
| Federal<br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| In the process of being proposed<br />
|-<br />
| “Rose Tax Plan”<br />
| Adam Johnston <br />
| Economic Policy <br />
| Creation of a new progressive tax plan which would tax larger corporations more than smaller ones. Creation of various pro-environment taxes.<br />
| Federal<br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| In the process of being proposed<br />
|-<br />
| “Parks and Protection Program”<br />
| Adam Johnston <br> Robert Smith <br> Sir Spooky Johnston <br />
| Environmental Policy <br />
| Creation of parks which Elysiumite corporations cannot use, and protective areas which neither citizens or corporations can use. <br />
| Federal <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Done<br />
|-<br />
| “Mental Health Campaign”<br />
| Adam Johnston <br />
| Public Health Policy <br />
| Creation of a program to discourage self harm and similar actions<br />
| Federal<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| In the process of being complete <br />
|-<br />
| “New Grand Senate”<br />
| Robert Smith <br />
| Political Reform <br />
| Reforming the Grand Senate to have all seats be elected regionally <br />
| Federal<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Passed<br />
|-<br />
| “Anti-Corruption Act”<br />
| Robert Smith <br> Adam Johnston <br />
| Political Reform <br />
| Creation of an act to outlaw various forms of cronyism<br />
| Federal<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Passed<br />
|-<br />
| “Streamlining of the judiciary”<br />
| Robert Smith <br> Co-Oped by the National Conservatives<br />
| Political Reform <br />
| Temporarily dissolve lower courts until they have enough justices to operate <br />
| Regional <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Passed<br />
|-<br />
| “Election Standards Legislation”<br />
| Robert Smith <br> Adam Johnston <br />
| Political Reform <br />
| Creation of a commission of electoral debates, make it so snap elections need to be called at particular times, creation of voter information programs, creation of debates for grand senate seats<br />
| Federal<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Passed<br />
|-<br />
| “Creation of a Recall System”<br />
| Robert Smith <br> inspired by Sir Soooky’s policies <br />
| Political Reform <br />
| Create a system in which constituents can recall politicians<br />
| Federal<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| In the process of being passed<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Foreign Policy==<br />
On the subject of foreign policy of the Progressive Party supports broad isolationism. Furthermore the Party supports expansion of relations with nations within Carolina and closing relations with global nations. The party also supports staying in the Vespucci Zone. <br />
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On the issue of merges the party has historically be outspoken for its policy of anti-imperialism. Many times Anti-Imperialism has been the main argument used by the more conservatives parties against the Progressives. Although in recent elections the public has support the Progressive policy of anti-imperialism.<br />
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=Electoral Performance=<br />
==Federal Elections==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+Electoral history of the Progressive Party <br />
|+ ''note: only in the form of Grand Senate Elections''<br />
!Election<br />
!Date<br />
!Result<br />
!Numbers<br />
!Senate Majority Leader/PM<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite first 2019 senatorial election|First Senate Election]]<br />
| April 24, 2019<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Senate majority formed <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| {{composition bar|3|5|hex=#FFCF00}} {{increase}} 3<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| [[Adam Johnston]] (Progressive)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite Second 2019 senatorial elections|Second Senate Election]]<br />
| 25 July 2019<br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| Hung senate, no faction formed a majority <br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| {{composition bar|4|10|hex=#FFCF00}} {{increase}} 1<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| Mr. Bubbles (DT)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite September 2019 Senatorial Election|Third Senate Election]]<br />
| September 15, 2019<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| Democratic Traditionalist form a majority<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| {{composition bar|2|12|hex=#FFCF00}} {{decrease}} 2<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| Mr. Bubbles (DT)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite October 2019 Senatorial Election|Fourth Senate Election]]<br />
| October 22, 2019<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| Reformist Patty forms a majority<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| {{composition bar|3|10|hex=#FFCF00}} {{decrease}} 1<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| Kyle Smith (DT)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite January 2020 Senatorial Election|Fifth Senate Election]]<br />
| January 16, 2020 <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Forms government with Reformist Party <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| {{composition bar|1|10|hex=#FFCF00}} {{decrease}} 2<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| [[Adam Johnston]] (Progressive)<br />
|-<br />
| Sixth Senate Election<br />
| April 14, 2020<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Forms government with Reformist Party <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| {{composition bar|3|11|hex=#FFCF00}} {{increase}} 2<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Sir Spooky (Progressive)<br />
|-<br />
| Seventh Senate Election<br />
| ''unknown''<br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| Did not participate<br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| {{composition bar|0|15}} {{decrease}} 1<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Sir Spooky (NEP’s Progressive Faction)<br />
|-<br />
| Eighth Senate Election <br />
| ''unknown''<br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| Did not participate<br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| {{composition bar|0|21}} {{steady}}<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Sir Spooky (NEP’s Progressive Faction)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite July 2020 senatorial election|Ninth Senate Election]]<br />
| July 18, 2020<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Majority government formed <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"|{{composition bar|12|22|hex=#FFCF00}} {{increase}} 12<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| [[Adam Johnston]] (Progressive)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite October 2020 senatorial election|Tenth Senate Election]]<br />
| October 18, 2020<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Majority government formed <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"|{{composition bar|15|27|hex=#FFCF00}} {{increase}} 4<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| [[Adam Johnston]] (Progressive)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite senatorial election, January 2021|Eleventh Senate Election]]<br />
| January 18, 2021<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Super-Majority government formed <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"|{{composition bar|16|25|hex=#FFCF00}} {{increase}} 1<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| [[Adam Johnston]] (Progressive)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite senatorial election, April 2021|Twelfth Senate Election]]<br />
| January 18, 2021<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Majority government formed <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"|{{composition bar|20|34|hex=#FFCF00}} {{increase}} 1<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| [[Adam Johnston]] (Progressive)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite senatorial election, July 2021|Thirteenth Senate Election]]<br />
| January 18, 2021<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Coalition government formed <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"|{{composition bar|16|33|hex=#FFCF00}} {{increase}} 1<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| [[Adam Johnston]] (Progressive)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|Fourteenth Senate Election]]<br />
| January 18, 2021<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Coalition government formed <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"|{{composition bar|11|26|hex=#FFCF00}} {{increase}} 1<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| [[Adam Johnston]] (Progressive)<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|Fiftheenth Senate Election]]<br />
| December 30, 2021<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| Reduced to opposition<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"|{{composition bar|7|25|hex=#FFCF00}} {{decrease}} 4<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| [[Elliot Doe]] (Nationalist Democrat)<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+Electoral history of the Progressive Party <br />
|+ ''note: only in the form of Chancellor Elections''<br />
!Election<br />
!Result<br />
!Numbers<br />
!Second Place<br />
|-<br />
| First Chancellor Election<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Kyle Smith (Imperial) (endorsed by Progressives) wins<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| {{Infobox political party/seats|80|100|hex=#4e6bc2}}<br />
| FPM<br />
|-<br />
| Second Senate Election <br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| Kyle Smith (Imperial) beats Xavier Jackson (Progressive)<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| {{Infobox political party/seats|5|100|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
| Xavier Jackson (Progressive)<br />
|-<br />
| Third Chancellor Election<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| Kyle Smith (Democratic Traditionalist) beats Progressive-Communist Unity Ticket which comes in third. <br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| {{Infobox political party/seats|7|100|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
| [[Christina Nowell]] (Independent)<br />
|-<br />
| Forth Chancellor Election<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Progressive Tau wins.<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| {{Infobox political party/seats|56|100|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
| [[Chris Ramsay]] (Independent)<br />
|-<br />
| Fifth Chancellor Election<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| Kyle Smith (Reform) beats Adam Johnston (Progressive)<br />
| style="background:#FFCCCB;"| {{Infobox political party/seats|15|100|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
| [[Adam Johnston]] (Progressive)<br />
|-<br />
| Sixth Chancellor Election<br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| Did not participate, Kyle Smith won <br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| {{Infobox political party/seats|0|100|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
| Mr. Bubbles <br />
|-<br />
| Seventh Chancellor Election <br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| Did not participate, Kyle Smith won <br />
| style="background:#D3D3D3;"| {{Infobox political party/seats|0|100|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
| [[Johann Kümmel]] (EVP)<br />
|-<br />
| First Grand Senate Chancellorship Selection<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| [[Adam Johnston]] (Progressive) won <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| {{Infobox political party/seats|100|100|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
| None<br />
|-<br />
| Eighth Chancellor Election<br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| Robert Smith (Progressive) won <br />
| style="background:#90EE90;"| {{Infobox political party/seats|83|100|hex=#FFCF00}}<br />
| Based Baddie (Rhino)<br />
|-<br />
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{{Infobox political party<br />
| name = Nationalist Democrats<br />
| logo = [[File:NATDEMLOGO.png|275px|center]]<br />
| colorcode = #142474<br />
| leader1_title = Senate Leader<br />
| leader2_title = Imperial Chamber Leader <br />
| leader1_name = [[Thomas Bainbridge|Sir Thomas Bainbridge]]<br />
| leader2_name = [[Elliot Doe|Sir Elliot Doe]]<br />
|anthem = Democrats, Good Democrats!<br />
|foundation = 23 November 2020<br />
|predecessor = [[Union Democrats|Democratic Traditionalist]]<br />
|newspaper = ''National Tribune''<br />
|membership = 38<br />
|membership_year = 2021<br />
|ideology = {{unbulleted list|<br />
|'''[[#Political positions|Majority]]:'''<br />
|{{•}} [[Kylite democracy]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Anti-Communism|Anti-communism]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Responsible government|Responsible governing]] <br />
|'''[[#Political positions|Factions]]:'''<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Libertarianism|Libertarianism]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Christian Democracy|Christian democracy]]<br />
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|position = [[w:Centre-right|Centre-right]]<br />
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|seats2_title = Imperial Council of Delegates<br />
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|seats3_title = Regional executives<br />
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The '''National Democratic Party''', officially the '''Elysiumite National Democratic Party''' and known colloquially as the '''NatDems''', '''NDs''', or simply the '''Democrats''', is one of the two major [[w:Political party|political parties]], and current opposition party, in the [[Empire of Elysium]]. The party is generally considered to be [[w:Centre-right politics|centre-right]]. The party subscribes to [[Kylite democracy]], an ideological [[w:Conservatism|conservative]] idea which is found in Elysium. Despite this, the party has many factions, such as the [[w:Liberal conservatism|bourbonites]], [[w:Progressive-conservatism|progressive conservative]], and the [[w:Absolute monarchy|Tilites]]. The party currently has 7 Members of the [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]], and 5 appointed members of the Council of Imperial Delegates; fruthermore, on the regional level the governors of Hilton, Ticronvidia and Greymont in addition to first ministers in Daeltheria and Greater Elyria-Princeton are all National Democrats.<br />
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The Nationalist Democratic Party was founded in late 2020 by splitting off of the [[Union Democrats]] (formally the [[Democratic Traditionalist]]) due to the party leaving behind Kylite democracy and making an alliance with the New Libertarian Party. Under Elliot Doe, the two other Grand Senators walked out of the party and founded the Nationalist Democrats. Elliot Doe campaigned against the new Union Democrats saying they had left behind conservatism and [[w:Monarchy|royalism]]. The ND’s released a manifesto calling for the restoration of the Elysiumite monarchy, cracking down on citizen sharing, centralization of the nation, and withdrawing Elysium from foreign treaties. In 2021 the Union Democrats, now smaller than the ND’s merged into the party. Throughout all of this the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]] remained the largest party and the primary rival to both parties. Following the creation of the [[Social Democratic Party of Elysium]] the SDP and ND’s became federal rivals although many of their Commonwealth branches have worked together in coalitions.<br />
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The Nationalist Democrats came into government for the first time in [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|2021 V general election]], winning an outright majority and ending over a year of rule by [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]]. Upon winning the [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]] [[Robert Smith|HIM Robert Smith]] asked ND leader [[Elliot Doe]] to form a government. On 1 January 2022, Elliot Doe became Chancellor of Elysium. The National Democrats were again led to victory by Elliot Doe in the next two elections. After serving three terms Elliot Doe had reached the consecutive term limit, and thus [[Thomas Bainbridge]] was elected to lead the party. Afterwards, Bainbridge won the 2023 I general election and became Chancellor, but narrowly lost the 2023 II general election. Upon losing re-election to the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive-Labor Party]] [[Adam Johnston|Sir Adam Johnston]] of the PLP was invited to form a government, in which the National Democrats are currently serving as the junior members of a coalition. <br />
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The party's support base primarily comes from a union of [[w:Royalism|royalist]] conservatives and [[w:Classical liberalism|classical liberals]]. This union comes about due to the party leadership's support for Kylite Democracy, often described as either [[w:Progressive conservatism|progressive-conservative]] or [[w:Liberal conservatism|liberal conservative]]. The party's ability to shift political opinion–with them going from 12% of the vote upon entering politics to 72% currently–has led to the ND’s being considered some of Elysium’s most successful campaigners.<br />
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==History==<br />
===Origins===<br />
[[File:Democratic Traditionalist HQ logo.png|250px|left|thumb|The logo of the DTs, a predecessor to the Nationalist Democrats.]]<br />
The party was created in November 2020 by [[Elliot Doe]]. Many Elysiumites consider it a direct successor to the [[Democratic Traditionalist]] of Kyle Smith instead than the Union Democrats, due to the ND’s embracing Kyle Smith’s principles of government of a [[w:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchism]] and an outward facing Empire, compared to the Union Democratic rejection of said ideals.<br />
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The Democratic Traditionalist were one of the major parties of Elysium from 2018 to 2020 and ushered in the end of absolutism in Elysium. The party is most famous for its leader Kyle Smith, the first true Chancellor of Elysium and often times called the architect of the Elysiumite Empire. Kyle Smith, with [[Robert Smith|HIM Robert II]], created the first constitution of Elysium, saw the creation of an elected legislature, and globalized Elysium; his chancellorship also saw the addition of numerous nations into the Empire.<br />
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[[File:NEP poster.jpg|300px|thumb|right|An NEP poster, denouncing the Democratic Socialist Party for wanting to weaken the monarchy (presumably through socialist ideals).]]<br />
The Democratic Traditionalist later merged with the bourbonite faction of the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progresssive-Libertarian Party]], which was led by [[Tau Barclay]], creating the Reform Party. Following his departure from Elysium following the [[Vox Populi (organisation)|Vox Populi scandal]], the party became a party of conservatism, with Kylite democrats having dominance within the party. In order to unite the country following the Vox Populi scandal, the Reform Party reached out to the Progressive Party and with them created the [[New Elysium Party|National Alliance]]; the two would later merge as the [[New Elysium Party]]. Despite winning 95% of the vote in the [[Elysiumite March 2020 senatorial election|March 2020 general election]], Kyle Smith would step down in spring 2020, citing his inactivity.<br />
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As a result of Kyle's departure, [[Adam Johnston]] became the most-popular politician in Elysium; during the [[Elysiumite May 2020 senatorial election|May 2020 general election]], the NEP gained 79% of the vote. Eventually, however, the NEP broke up following Robert Smith's departure from the party and his call for the party to be dissolved. The conservative wing of the NEP was split between Kylite democrats – who opposed republicanism & anti-monarchism within Elysium and formed the [[Union Democrats|Imperial Democratic Traditionalist]] – and the aforementioned bourbonites under the leadership of Javaske – a student of Tau Barclay – who formed the Evolutionary Party.<br />
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During this time period, the DTs took numerous losses, including the institution of republicanism in July 2020 and the DTs being tied in second with the Evolutionary Party during the [[Elysiumite July 2020 senatorial election|general election in the same month]], with 10.3% of the vote; the July 2020 general election was the only election where the DTs did not finish in first or second.<br />
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[[File:Union Democratic Party logo.png|250px|thumb|left|Logo of the Union Democrats, from which the Nationalist Democrats split off.]]<br />
The [[Elysiumite October 2020 senatorial election|October 2020 general election]] was the last election the DTs participated in. Despite winning 5 seats with 19% of the vote, the party still trailed behind the Progressives, who had gained 56% of the vote; in addition, the party, embarrassingly, lost several polls prior to the election to the [[Rhinoceros Party (Elysium)|Rhinoceros Party]]. Following the election, [[May Junkin]] founded the New Libertarian Party alongside [[Corvin I & II|Corvin]]; it would merge into the DTs, forming the [[Union Democrats]]. The merger resulted in a split within the party; as a result, Elliot Doe, alongside outspoken traditionalist JP, formed the Christian Conservative Party; it was later renamed the National Conservative Party.<br />
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===I Doe opposition===<br />
Following the creation of the National Conservative Party, a majority of the Union Democratic caucus in the Grand Senate defected parties; eventually, the UDs merged with the National Conservatives following Junkin's departure from Elysium. This merger resulted in Elliot Doe becoming the leader of the opposition within the Grand Senate.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, January 2021|January 2021 general election]], the National Conservatives won 6 seats and 24% of the vote; Elliot Doe resigned as a result of the election, citing that the election was an "embarrasing defeat" for his party.<br />
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===Smith opposition===<br />
[[File:DoeSmithLogo.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The only poster made during the leadership of Kyle Smith.]]<br />
Following Doe's resignation, Kyle Smith was made leader of the National Democrats; however, due to its reorganization, the party was unable to contest the Speaker elections. Following Spooky Johnston's refusal to hear new Speaker nominations, the party threatened to boycott the Grand Senate; however, this was talked down by Robert Smith and Doe. Following this and calls from [[Thomas Bainbridge]], Robert Smith issued an executive order that outlined how to elect the Speaker.<br />
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A few days later, Kyle Smith stepped down as leader, citing unforeseen personal reasons.<br />
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===II Doe opposition===<br />
Following the resignation of Kyle Smith, an emergency leadership election occurred; Elliot Doe and Charles Slocum both ran for the position, with Elliot eventually winning.<br />
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Despite being an opposition party, the NDs were able to pass multiple major pieces of legislation during the 12th Grand Senate; this included an amendment that would trigger a by-election upon a Grand Senator defecting parties, as well as the banning of satirical parties and the creation of a system where petitions could result in national referendums. As a result of the banning of satirical party, the Rhinoceros Party was dissolved, with the [[Pirate Party of Elysium|Pirate Party]] being created by the Rhinoceros Party's leaders, Based Baddie and [[Johann Kümmel]]. Following the creation of the [[Christian Democratic Party (Elysium)|CDP]] and the removal of the Liberal Party from government, there were talks of a NatCon-Christian Democrat-Liberal-Pirate government, with the Pirate Party ruling out the possibility of said government.<br />
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[[File:NC’s anti-liberal poster .jpg|250px|thumb|left|Anti-Liberal poster released by the NCs]]<br />
The NC campaign leading up to the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, April 2021|April 2021 general election]] slammed the Progressives for attempting to suppress third parties and for not being able to work with other Grand Senators; Elliot Doe also attacked Adam Johnston for getting in useless fights without releasing a manifesto. In addition, he appointed Frederick Garrison – one of the first Grand Senators – as his deputy leader.<br />
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[[File:First ND poster.png|300px|thumb|right|First poster following the party's rebranding in April 2021.]]<br />
During the April 2021 general election, the NCs came second, winning 8 seats with 23% of the vote; this resulted in Doe gaining support in the party once more. Following the elections, he called for a party convention in order to determine how to reform the party. The Nationalist Democrats was formed out of the convention; it supported Kylite democracy and called for the restoration of a strong monarchy, the creation of a ceremonial state church and the institution of requirements that insured that politicians would put Elysium first. Following this, the NDs released a manifesto – named ''Pax Elysia'' – that resulted in the NDs gaining major support from its traditional local support base, as well as among disaffected conservatives. Between the dissolution of the CDP and the formation of the SD&MP, the party gained a large amount of votes.<br />
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Following the increase in support, the NDs petitioned for the restoration of the monarchy, which was opposed by the Liberal, Pirate and Progressive Parties. The petition resulted in a referendum where the pro-republic side won, with 52% of the vote. As a result of the close referendum, the NDs used the ''National Tribune'' – established in April 2021 – to call for the removal of [[Sean O'Neill]] from office and for a new referendum. In addition, the NDs sued the Grand Senate – stating that the amendment instituting a republic was illegal, but was narrowly upheld – and also launched an investigation into Progressive violations of the ''Transparency Act'', finding over 50 violations that had occurred in the past months. Due to this, the NDs motioned that a vote of no confidence in the government be held; despite being defeated, Progressive support continued to fall.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, July 2021|July 2021 general election]], the NDs won 10 seats with 31% of the vote, becoming the first conservative party in a year to win over 30% of the vote. The campaign leading up to the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|October 2021 general election]] saw the NDs releasing more campaign material than any other party, positioning themselves as the strongest supporters to monarchism and as the greatest opposition to anarchism, as well as an "agent of reform" against the incumbent Progressive government. In early August, the NDs undertook an election in order to choose a leader and deputy leader; Doe was oncemore re-elected as leader – defeating Caden "Freedom" Mes – while Based Baddie was elected deputy leader, defeating Charles Slocum and Frederick Garrison.<br />
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[[File:“Stop This Anarchism” Nationalist Democratic Poster.png|250px|thumb|left|An ND poster denouncing the "anarchism vote".]]<br />
Following the establishment of the LSE – originally the NRLE – in early August and its leader, May Junkin, making a statement saying, "fuck the establishment", the NDs said that the NRLE "will never form a competent government"; in response, the NRLE positioned itself as a party "dedicated to your voice than some arbitrary rule against profanity". The NDs promptly released private messages that revealed that the NRLE wanted to form an alliance with the NDs, with Junkin saying she would support the NDs if Jayden Atlee – chairman for the Progressives – was made a candidate for PM. This resulted in the waning of the NRLE by mid-August.<br />
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Following this, the NDs accused the Progressives and NRLE of supporting [[w:Laicism|laicism]] due to more progressive members of the Grand Senate supporting a proposal that would result in churches potentially being mandated to go against their faith. The NDs would also campaign on their success as the opposition, including their implementation of the referendum and recall systems, as well as a reawakened national debate on monarchism. Following this, Doe released a speech that accused the Progressives of killing democracy, citing inactivity, discontent with the incumbent government, the partisanship of the head of state, the notion that the Progressives cultivated a one-party state and reductions in private freedoms; criticism was made by the Progressives, Social Democrats, the LSE and the Pirates as a result of the speech. A few days after, the NDs released their iconic "Stop This Anarchism" poster, which showed the Elysiumite tricolor being painted over by the word "anarchism".<br />
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[[File:ND party declaring their support for “Cross King Country”.png|250px|thumb|right|An ND poster declaring its support for "cross, king and country", contrasting itself with the SA.]]<br />
In early September, the Social Alliance was formed, which campaigned on pagan and fascist values. In response, the NDs called the SA "a corruption of right-wing thought and of the ideals of Kylite democracy", stating that their predecessors "destroyed the first fascist party [and] we'll destroy this one too"; they also released posters accusing the SA of having "no loyalty to Elysium, no loyalty to our God, and no loyalty to our traditions". Eventually, the SA was run out of politics due to constant campaigning from the NDs and the Progressives against them.<br />
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The NDs promptly released the so-called "Nationalist agenda", which comprised Elysium leaving the Vesspuchi Zone, the repealment of treaties with small and inactive states, the passing of a ''Buy Elysiumite Act'' and continued opposition to the [[Grand Unified Micronational]] and the [[Cupertino Alliance]]. In addition, the "four freedoms" were released, which were a non-partisan head of state, the defending of free press and speech, the enforcement of the ''Transparency Act'' and stronger rights for commonwealths.<br />
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In early September, monarchist parties won the midterms; as a result, Doe announced that the republican experiment had failed, releasing two posters that showed the Progressive Party on their deathbed and the other stating that "Progressive poached can't stop the monarchist lion". The NDs also cited the monarchy having 8 heads of government – compared to the republic having one – as proof that the monarchy was more democratic. In addition, Based Baddie led a campaign in Greymont, named as Elysium's safest Progressive commonwealth, in order to flip a seat there. In the final month of the campaign, the NDs began a petition to have a second referendum on monarchism as a result of polling turning in favour of monarchism.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|October 2021 general election]], the NDs won 9 seats with 34.5% of the vote, being 5% behind the Progressives; in addition, they flipped a seat in Greymont. Following this, a referendum was held regarding monarchy, where restoration of monarchism won.<br />
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[[File:TEG midterms article cover .jpg|300px|thumb|left|A cover of the ''The Unionist'' with Based Baddie, deputy leader of the NDs, as the background; it declared the resurgement of the conservative "dynasty".]]<br />
The majority of the 14th Grand Senate was mostly dedicated to debates regarding the restoration of the monarchy, with the Whig caucus of the Progressives, the monarchist wing of the SDP and the NDs pushing for a strong monarchy, while the other Progressives and SDP pushed for a weaker monarchy. Upon the 13th Amendment being completed, the Progressives consistently pushed against it, citing grammar issues; this led to Robert Smith withdrawing his endorsement of the leaders of the Progressives and the SDP. Following this, Speaker Spooky Johnston, as well as PM Adam Johnston, created a two-week long session regarding environmental policy, which was denounced by Doe; as a result, he was made to leave the Grand Senate.<br />
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In response, the NDs announced a vote of no confidence regarding the government, with multiple Progressives joining the vote. As a result, the ''National Tribune'' published, at the time, the largest news article in Elysiumite history, denouncing the Progressives for attempting to filibuster the restoration of the monarchy; the NDs also overtook the Progressives in polling. In addition, a major cabinet rebellion occurred in the Johnston ministry, with multiple ministers declaring a boycott of cabinet functions.<br />
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The NDs also announced that they would work with the SDP for implementing term limits and a legislative reset. As a result of these, the Progressives denounced the SDP, despite the policies being rather mild; the SDP threatened to join calls for a snap election in response. Following this, the NDs won a national election for the first time, resulting in them flipping all but one commonwealth in the midterms.<br />
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[[File:Anti-Seán poster .png|250px|thumb|Left|A poster describing Seán O'Neill's "record" in terms of politics]]<br />
Following the midterms, Adam Johnston, James Christian and Spooky Johnston resigned from politics, with Spooky later renouncing his citizenship following messages being released of him calling for opposition parties to be banned. Thomas Bainbridge was promptly elected as speaker of the Grand Senate; he oversaw the conclusion of the debate on the 13th Amendment, which resulted in it passing the Grand Senate with bipartisan support. Soon after, Sean O'Neill was made leader of the Progressives; on the first day of his term as leader, the NDs published a "record" of him, which showed him to be an apologist of [[w:Joseph Stalin|Joseph Stalin]]. O'Neill promptly stepped down as leader following him learning of plans to replace him, with Bainbridge replacing him. Adam Johnston rebuked the NDs over this, resulting in his resignation; James would resign following [[Johann Kümmel]] being appointed interim Chancellor.<br />
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[[File:ND’s policy poster for the 15th GS election .png|300px|thumb|left|Poster displaying ND policies in the 15th GS election]]<br />
Following this, Doe did not release that many attacks on the Progressives, as he was friends with Bainbridge and didn't wish to see more resignations. In November, the NDs released the ''Democratic Papers'', which detailed a six-part agenda on how to restore Elysium's golden age.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/19cVD2cPp9G8DWMoZqOSb3bOK8lrKdaYcBwK2qg3E3dM/edit|title=The Democratic Papers|date=13 November 2021|access-date=5 July 2022}}</ref><br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|December 2021]] snap election, the NDs won 49.4% of the vote, becoming the first victory for a conservative party in a federal election in over a year. The day after, Elliot Doe was sworn in as Chancellor.<br />
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===Doe government===<br />
[[File:Elliot Doe's Imperial Photograph.jpg|right|thumb|Photograph of Elliot Doe.]]<br />
Elliot Doe opened his government with an Imperial Throne Speech on New Years'; this was the first time a Chancellor delivered a throne speech to an opening Grand Senate and was the longest monologue in the Grand Senate, being 15 paragraphs long. At the end of the speech, he declared that his goal was to make 2022 "the year of Elysium in micronationalism".<br />
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Doe's cabinet comprised 4 NDs, 3 Progressives, 2 independents and a Pirate; this revived a tradition from Kyle Smith's chancellorships, where he would have bipartisan cabinets. In addition, Chancellor's Questions were held for the first time in months. Doe's major pieces of legislation included the reformation of the nobility system and of Elysium's public library, the limitation of the Grand Emperor from serving in foreign nations and the implementation of term limits. Moustapha Hoteit retired from politics in the middle of Doe's term, after his resignation both Elliot Doe and Robert Smith praised him for his service. Elliot Doe appointed James Christian of the Social Democratic Party to be his Deputy Chancellor, later the two formed an official Democratic Alliance and released an eighteen page joint manifesto.<br />
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Elliot Doe was re-elected in May 2022, and appointed the same cabinet. Despite this a few days later Deputy Chancellor James Christian and Home Minister Adam Johnston stepped down from the cabinet due to disagreements with the Nationalist Democrats support of the Marriage and Civil Union Act, 2022. Following these resignations Elliot Doe appointed [[Johann Kummel]] as Deputy Chancellor and Home Minister.<br />
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==Policies==<br />
The Nationalist Democrats officially declared [[Kylite democracy]] as their primary ideology in July, 2022. Before this the ideology was already followed by most major party officials and was unofficially seen as the party ideology.<br />
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===Economic policy===<br />
The Nationalist Democrats take a more hands off approach to the economy than previous governments, focusing instead on government reform and civil service projects. Despite this the party does lay out some basic policies in their [[w:Manifesto|manifesto]] and in the Principles of Kylite Democrats, an essay about Kylite democracy by Elliot Doe.<br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have stated that they are more interested with fostering a new and more active [[w:Economy|economy]] rather than regulating what already exists in the Empire. As a result the Nationalist Democrats have repealed a number of acts which sought to regulate the economy which were passed by the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)]] including measures mandating [[w:Workplace democracy|workplace democracy]], pro-[[w:Trade union|union]] policies, and various [[w:Taxation|tax]] policies.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F_EB3cC554LHzLL3IWMpwzVFxRDtqKyniniHsJI7m-Y/edit#heading=h.nj3wi5dgnemy]</ref><br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have proposed and passed a number of policies which are meant to aid new corporations in being formed. This includes simplifying the [[w:Incorporation (business)|incorporation]] process,<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mm1C35yJRXFx4f1_84ue3lDBsa7UE5XRk62e3L89g2g/edit?usp=sharing]</ref> expanding [[w:Copyright|copyright protections]], and establishing [[w:Trademark|trademark]] and [[w:Patent|patent]] protections.<ref>[ https://docs.google.com/document/d/11RpyDDRDmkkyyHEjVDqYm2AVwKrmzMw1TUYzONjPPng/edit?usp=sharing]</ref><br />
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Unlike previous Progressive Ministries which have attempted to foster unions in Elysium, the Nationalist Democrats have not taken a strong policy toward unions. Instead the party has stated that they do not believe that legislation assisting unions is needed as the economy is still rather small, as such the Nationalist Democrats repealed the Union Act, 2021. In the Principles of Kylite democrats party leader Elliot Doe wrote that the government should take a neutral stance when dealing with despites between union and corporate interest, and that the government should mediate between the two and resolve the issue so a union becomes unneeded. Elliot Doe also wrote in that large unions which inhibit internal trade in the Empire should be contested. These writings could suggest the party may be open to rolling back constitutional protections for unions, but Elliot Doe has not confirmed or denied this.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.v57f4jo218a0]</ref><ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.yum24rt6sjl7]</ref><br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have actively supported anti-trust legislation, party leaders have stated there is a right to fair competition in the Empire which must be maintained by breaking up future [[w:Monopolies|monopolies]] if need be. Nationalist Democrats have also proposed the protections for [[w:Small business|small business]] be added to the constitution, including clauses that would prevent big corporations from being immune to regulations which apply to smaller corporations.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.ttx3p5k1b5ya]</ref><br />
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Nationalist Democrats are opposed to the creation of national [[w:Currency|currency]], stating it would prefer to wait until the nation already has a sustainably large internal market in their manifesto.<br />
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===Social policy===<br />
While most Nationalist Democrats are personally [[w:Socially conservative|socially conserverative]] the party has taken a more [[w:Social liberalism|liberal]] approach to [[w:Social policy|social policy]]. The party principles declares the party's support for keeping the Elysiumite government neutral in religious matters,<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.gg999bf29fdb]</ref> and generally the party takes a hands off approach to individuals life. Party leaders have stated they believe that churches should not be taxed.<br />
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There has been a debate in the party between those such as Elliot Doe and [[Thomas Bainbridge]] who want to maintain the party's handsoff position to social policy, and those like [[Christoph Billung]] who want a more [[w:Traditionalist|traditionalist]] approach to social policy.<br />
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[[File:ND “Democratic Papers” cover.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Cover of the ''Democratic Papers'', a manifesto released by the NDs in November 2021.]]<br />
The Nationalist Democrats call for a strong monarch that is bound by a constitution and by Parliament, in addition to playing a non-partisan role in politics; the NDs claim that, due to power sharing between the Grand Emperor, Chancellor, and Grand Senate, the monarch has their power checked as needed. Elliot Doe has argued that, as the Chancellor commands a majority in parliament and appoints the cabinet, the Grand Emperor provides a strong check on the power of the Chancellor. The NDs oppose the Progressive policy of having the cabinet appointed solely by the Chancellor, stating the non-partisan nature of the monarch extends to the cabinet.<br />
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The NDs also believe that parliamentary authority is to be centralized in the Grand Senate. Therefore, in the ''Democratic Papers'', they call for the end of legislative devolution and, by extension, the dissolution of Commonwealth and local legislatures. Instead, the NDs propose that First Ministers are to be elected directly by the citizens of their respective Commonwealth, who are to appoint a cabinet on behalf of the Grand Emperor and their Commonwealth noble. The NDs believe that the Grand Senate delegation of a Commonwealth is to work with their Commonwealth's cabinet in order to pass legislation that affects said Commonwealth in the Grand Senate; it has also called to rewrite the constitution of each Commonwealth.<br />
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The NDs wish to increase transparency and activity in the imperial government through a system of acts, Chancellor-directed actions, and amendments. The party has proposed placing a limit of three consecutive terms as Chancellor. In addition, they have blasted the prior Progressive government for not collecting ministerial agendas, with the NDs having more success in doing so. In addition, the NDs call for a return to monthly ministerial progress reports and a more general report regarding the state of the Empire. Elliot Doe has stated that he believes the Imperial High Court has the power to suspend unelected officials for not abiding by these rules. They've also proposed placing penalties on Grand Senators who are inactive by barring them from running in the next general election or by subjecting their seat to a by-election.<br />
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The NDs are some of the strongest defenders of the Council of Imperial Delegates; despite Progressive and SDP calls for the body to be dissolved, the NDs have supported it, stating that the Council is needed to elect a Grand Emperor. The NDs also support legislation being able to originate within the Council.<br />
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The NDs and SDP have announced a pact in order to pass legislation regarding a legislative reset, stating that, "when considering the current state of our laws, one must come to the conclusion that the legal system of this great nation is weeded and twisted. Laws stretch over four different forms of legal formats, ranging from one-page bills with little to no information and many loopholes to large, byzantine legislation we no longer require. A full reset on legislation, with the exception of the most recent laws, ought to be pursued, so we can start fully anew."<br />
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The NDs have stated they wish to focus less on economics and more on the professionalization and activity of the nation. Despite this, they have proposed expanding the nation's agricultural industry into the Commomwealth of Hilton. They also wish to encourage greater growth for newspaper and media companies.<br />
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===Foreign policy===<br />
The ND’s have stated their primary foreign policy is to expand Elysiumite influence, professionalize existing relations, while avoiding useless treaties. As such the party promotes the renegotiation of the various treaties the nation has currently signed, and creating new ones with nations in the southern United States. The party goes on further to state they wish to create an intermicronational alliance between various nations of the southeast. Lastly the party wants to expand the name of Elysium without establishing foreign relations and advertise Elysium to attract new citizens. The party also wishes to encourage other nations to join the Empire without manipulating them into the Empire like was attempted in previous administrations.<br />
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=Party factions=<br />
===Kylite democrats===<br />
{{Main|Kylite democracy}}<br />
[[File:Kylite Democratic logo .png|200px|thumb|right|A common symbol of Kylite democrats.]]<br />
This [[w:social conservatism|socially conservative]] right-wing grouping is currently associated with the mainstream of the party, and is the oldest tradition within the Nationalist Democratic Party and its predecessors, it’s closely associated with [[w: One-nation conservatism|one-nation toryism]]. The name stems from the founder of modern Elysiumite conservatism Chancellor Kyle Smith. To this end, it emphasises the country's [[w:Monarchy|royalist]] heritage, oppose any transfer of power away from the Empire—either downwards to the Commonwealths or upwards to foreign states—and seek to place greater emphasis on traditional Elysiumite culture. The ideology rose from the centrist and undefined Democracy Now Party to support for the creation of a conservative democracy within the context of the Empire.<br />
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Most Kylite democrats oppose the abolition of the Council of Imperial Delegates. Other members have called for the adoption of [[w:Presbyterianism|Presbyterianism]] as the national religion. Prominent Grand Senators from this wing of the party include Elliot Doe, Kyle Smith, and John Stark.<br />
===Tilites===<br />
[[File:Christoph Billung (2021).jpg|150px|thumb|left|A photograph of Christoph Billung, a notable Tilite.]]<br />
Tilites, better known as [[w:Absolute monarchism|absolutist]], came out of the traditional of the Vox Party rather than the Democratic Traditionalist and have rarely held high levels of influence in the party. The Tilites call for the restoration of an absolute monarchy and stronger Commonwealth rights primarily. Associated with traditional [[w:High Toryism|High Toryism]] the ideology is considered the furthest right within the party. The Tilites name originates from an early Elysiumite politician known as Tiler Adams who opposed the expansion of democracy within the Empire. The factions support base primarily comes from [[w:Baptist|Baptist]].<br />
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Tilites have called for a defense of marriage and getting rid of gender neutral language in legislation. The most notable Tilite is [[Christoph Billung]].<br />
===Bourbonites===<br />
[[File:Moustapha’s official photo.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Official photo of Based Baddie, a notable bourbonite.]]<br />
The final major faction of ND’s is the Bourbonites. The Bourbonites believe in [[w:Liberal conservatism|liberal conservatism]], [[w:Classical liberalism|classical liberalism]], and [[w:Progressivism|social progressivism]]. The Bourbonites grew out of the [[w:Libertarian|libertarian]] tradition of Chancellor [[Tau|Tau Barclay]] who was the leader of the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive-Libertarians]] and later left his party to help the DT’s form the Reform Party. Despite initial success the faction died out following Tau’s departure from politics. In late 2021 following Based Baddie, a student of Tau, joining the party and becoming deputy leader the party saw a revival of Bourbonite politics.<br />
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Bourbonites oppose the expansion of unnecessary government departments and call for the streamlining of government. The faction also calls for increased transparency in government adopting reforms like Chancellor’s questions and ministerial reports. Lastly Bourbonites have called for more merit and less partisan based appointments. This principle was able to effect the policy of the party when in their most recent manifesto the party called for a reset of legislation and for increased government transparency. The party also has set higher standards on ministers and appointed the most non-partisan cabinet of any Ministry in over a year. The most notable Bourbonite is Based Baddie.<br />
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=Electoral history=<br />
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|-<br />
|+ [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate of Elysium]]<br />
|-<br />
! rowspan=2|Election<br />
! rowspan=2|Leader<br />
! colspan=2|Votes<br />
! colspan=3|Seats<br />
! rowspan=2|Position<br />
! rowspan=2|Government<br />
|-<br />
! No.<br />
! Share<br />
! No.<br />
! ±<br />
! Share<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite senatorial election, January 2021|2021 I]]<br />
|rowspan="7"|[[Elliot Doe]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|10<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|20%<br />
|{{Composition bar|6|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 6<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24%<br />
|{{increase}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]-[[Liberal Party of Elysium|Liberal]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, April 2021|2021 II]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|23%<br />
|{{Composition bar|8|34|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]-[[Liberal Party of Elysium|Liberal]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, July 2021|2021 III]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|31%<br />
|{{Composition bar|10|33|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|30%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]-[[Liberal Party of Elysium|Liberal]]-SDMP}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|2021 IV]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|30<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|34.5%<br />
|{{Composition bar|9|26|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{decrease}} 1<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|35%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]-[[Social Democratic Party of Elysium|Social Democrats]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|2021 V]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|42<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|49.4%<br />
|{{Composition bar|13|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 4<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|52%<br />
|{{increase}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]-[[Social Democratic Party of Elysium|Social Democrats]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[May 2022 Elysiumite Senate election|2022 I]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|39<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|51.3%<br />
|{{Composition bar|14|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 1<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|56%<br />
|{{steady}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]-[[Pirate Party of Elysium|Pirate]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[September 2022 Elysiumite Senate election|2022 II]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|26<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|52%<br />
|{{Composition bar|12|20|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{decrease}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|60%<br />
|{{steady}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]-[[Rhinoceros Party of Elysium|Rhino]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|2021 I<br />
|rowspan="2"|[[Thomas Bainbridge]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|--<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|71.4%<br />
|{{Composition bar|15|20|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 3<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|75%<br />
|{{steady}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]-[[Rhinoceros Party of Elysium|Rhino]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|2021 II<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|12<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|44.4%<br />
|{{Composition bar|7|15|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{decrease}} 8<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|47%<br />
|{{decrease}} 2nd<br />
|{{yes2|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive-Labor]]-[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|National Democrats]]}}<br />
|}<br />
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=References=<br />
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{{Infobox political party<br />
| name = Nationalist Democrats<br />
| logo = [[File:NATDEMLOGO.png|275px|center]]<br />
| colorcode = #FCCC9F<br />
| leader1_title = Senate Leader<br />
| leader2_title = Imperial Chamber Leader <br />
| leader1_name = [[Elliot Doe|Sir Elliot Doe]]<br />
| leader2_name = Sir Kyle Smith<br />
|anthem = [[w:Land of Hope and Glory|Land of Hope and Glory]]<br />
|foundation = 23 November 2020<br />
|predecessor = [[Union Democrats|Democratic Traditionalist]]<br />
|newspaper = ''National Tribune''<br />
|membership = 38<br />
|membership_year = 2021<br />
|ideology = {{unbulleted list|<br />
|'''[[#Political positions|Majority]]:'''<br />
|{{•}} [[Kylite democracy]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Anti-Communism|Anti-communism]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Responsible government|Responsible governing]] <br />
|'''[[#Political positions|Factions]]:'''<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Absolute monarchism|Absolute monarchism]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Libertarianism|Libertarianism]]<br />
}}<br />
|position = [[w:Centre-right|Centre-right]]<br />
|colours = {{colorbox|#FCCC9F}} [[w:Buff|Buff]] <br> {{colorbox|#142474}} [[w:Blue|Imperial blue]] <br> {{colorbox|#A8143C}} [[w:Red|Elysiumite red]]<br />
|seats1_title = [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]]<br />
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|seats2_title = Imperial Council of Delegates<br />
|seats2 = {{composition bar|26|61|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|seats3_title = Commonwealth First Ministers<br />
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The '''Nationalist Democratic Party''', officially the '''Elysiumite Nationalist Democratic Party''' and known colloquially as the '''NatDems''', '''NDs''', or simply the '''Democrats''', is one of the two major [[w:Political party|political parties]], and current governing party, in the [[Empire of Elysium]]. The party is generally considered to be [[w:Syncretic politics|syncretic]] (being socially [[w:Centre-right politics|centre-right]] and fiscally [[w:Centrism|centrist]]). The party subscribes to [[Kylite democracy]], an ideological [[w:Conservatism|conservative]] idea which is found in Elysium. Despite this, the party has many factions, such as the [[w:Liberal conservatism|bourbonites]], [[w:Progressive-conservatism|progressive conservative]], and the [[w:Absolute monarchy|Tilites]]. The party currently has 13 Members of the [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]] and 5 appointed members of the Council of Imperial Delegates, with the governors of Hilton, Ticronvidia and Greymont, as well as the first ministers of Daeltheria and Kaiserhof-Nordhaus, being members of the party.<br />
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The Nationalist Democratic Party was founded in late 2020 by splitting off of the [[Union Democrats]] (formally the [[Democratic Traditionalist]]) due to the party leaving behind Kylite democracy and making an alliance with the New Libertarian Party. Under Elliot Doe, the two other Grand Senators walked out of the party and founded the Nationalist Democrats. Elliot Doe campaigned against the new Union Democrats saying they had left behind conservatism and [[w:Monarchy|royalism]]. The ND’s released a manifesto calling for the restoration of the Elysiumite monarchy, cracking down on citizen sharing, centralization of the nation, and withdrawing Elysium from foreign treaties. In 2021 the Union Democrats, now smaller than the ND’s merged into the party. Throughout all of this the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]] remained the largest party and the primary rival to both parties. Following the creation of the [[Social Democratic Party of Elysium]] the SDP and ND’s became federal rivals although many of their Commonwealth branches have worked together in coalitions.<br />
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The Nationalist Democrats came into government for the first time in [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|2021 V general election]], winning an outright majority and ending over a year of rule by [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]]. There has not been an election since their victory in December 2021 but in all nation wide polling the Nationalist Democrats have maintained a strong lead over their competitors. Upon winning the [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]] [[Robert Smith|HIM Robert Smith]] asked ND leader [[Elliot Doe]] to form a government. On 1 January 2022, Elliot Doe became Chancellor of Elysium.<br />
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The party's support base primarily comes from royalist, local [[Elyria]]ns–particularly [[w:Baptists|Baptist]] and [[w:Presbyterianism|Presbyterians]]–and anti-establishmentarians. The party's ability to shift political opinion–with them going from 12% of the vote upon entering politics to 72% currently–has led to the ND’s being considered some of Elysium’s most successful campaigners.<br />
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The party has a branch in each Commonwealth, although party policy remains rather centralized. The party is not affiliated with any international political associations, although there is reports they are considering founding a Micronational Royalist Association.<br />
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==History==<br />
===Origins===<br />
[[File:Democratic Traditionalist HQ logo.png|250px|left|thumb|The logo of the DTs, a predecessor to the Nationalist Democrats.]]<br />
The party was created in November 2020 by [[Elliot Doe]]. Many Elysiumites consider it a direct successor to the [[Democratic Traditionalist]] of Kyle Smith instead than the Union Democrats, due to the ND’s embracing Kyle Smith’s principles of government of a [[w:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchism]] and an outward facing Empire, compared to the Union Democratic rejection of said ideals.<br />
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The Democratic Traditionalist were one of the major parties of Elysium from 2018 to 2020 and ushered in the end of absolutism in Elysium. The party is most famous for its leader Kyle Smith, the first true Chancellor of Elysium and often times called the architect of the Elysiumite Empire. Kyle Smith, with [[Robert Smith|HIM Robert II]], created the first constitution of Elysium, saw the creation of an elected legislature, and globalized Elysium; his chancellorship also saw the addition of numerous nations into the Empire.<br />
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[[File:NEP poster.jpg|300px|thumb|right|An NEP poster, denouncing the Democratic Socialist Party for wanting to weaken the monarchy (presumably through socialist ideals).]]<br />
The Democratic Traditionalist later merged with the bourbonite faction of the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progresssive-Libertarian Party]], which was led by [[Tau Barclay]], creating the Reform Party. Following his departure from Elysium following the [[Vox Populi (organisation)|Vox Populi scandal]], the party became a party of conservatism, with Kylite democrats having dominance within the party. In order to unite the country following the Vox Populi scandal, the Reform Party reached out to the Progressive Party and with them created the [[New Elysium Party|National Alliance]]; the two would later merge as the [[New Elysium Party]]. Despite winning 95% of the vote in the [[Elysiumite March 2020 senatorial election|March 2020 general election]], Kyle Smith would step down in spring 2020, citing his inactivity.<br />
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As a result of Kyle's departure, [[Adam Johnston]] became the most-popular politician in Elysium; during the [[Elysiumite May 2020 senatorial election|May 2020 general election]], the NEP gained 79% of the vote. Eventually, however, the NEP broke up following Robert Smith's departure from the party and his call for the party to be dissolved. The conservative wing of the NEP was split between Kylite democrats – who opposed republicanism & anti-monarchism within Elysium and formed the [[Union Democrats|Imperial Democratic Traditionalist]] – and the aforementioned bourbonites under the leadership of Javaske – a student of Tau Barclay – who formed the Evolutionary Party.<br />
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During this time period, the DTs took numerous losses, including the institution of republicanism in July 2020 and the DTs being tied in second with the Evolutionary Party during the [[Elysiumite July 2020 senatorial election|general election in the same month]], with 10.3% of the vote; the July 2020 general election was the only election where the DTs did not finish in first or second.<br />
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[[File:Union Democratic Party logo.png|250px|thumb|left|Logo of the Union Democrats, from which the Nationalist Democrats split off.]]<br />
The [[Elysiumite October 2020 senatorial election|October 2020 general election]] was the last election the DTs participated in. Despite winning 5 seats with 19% of the vote, the party still trailed behind the Progressives, who had gained 56% of the vote; in addition, the party, embarrassingly, lost several polls prior to the election to the [[Rhinoceros Party (Elysium)|Rhinoceros Party]]. Following the election, [[May Junkin]] founded the New Libertarian Party alongside [[Corvin I & II|Corvin]]; it would merge into the DTs, forming the [[Union Democrats]]. The merger resulted in a split within the party; as a result, Elliot Doe, alongside outspoken traditionalist JP, formed the Christian Conservative Party; it was later renamed the National Conservative Party.<br />
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===I Doe opposition===<br />
Following the creation of the National Conservative Party, a majority of the Union Democratic caucus in the Grand Senate defected parties; eventually, the UDs merged with the National Conservatives following Junkin's departure from Elysium. This merger resulted in Elliot Doe becoming the leader of the opposition within the Grand Senate.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, January 2021|January 2021 general election]], the National Conservatives won 6 seats and 24% of the vote; Elliot Doe resigned as a result of the election, citing that the election was an "embarrasing defeat" for his party.<br />
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===Smith opposition===<br />
[[File:DoeSmithLogo.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The only poster made during the leadership of Kyle Smith.]]<br />
Following Doe's resignation, Kyle Smith was made leader of the National Democrats; however, due to its reorganization, the party was unable to contest the Speaker elections. Following Spooky Johnston's refusal to hear new Speaker nominations, the party threatened to boycott the Grand Senate; however, this was talked down by Robert Smith and Doe. Following this and calls from [[Thomas Bainbridge]], Robert Smith issued an executive order that outlined how to elect the Speaker.<br />
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A few days later, Kyle Smith stepped down as leader, citing unforeseen personal reasons.<br />
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===II Doe opposition===<br />
Following the resignation of Kyle Smith, an emergency leadership election occurred; Elliot Doe and Charles Slocum both ran for the position, with Elliot eventually winning.<br />
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Despite being an opposition party, the NDs were able to pass multiple major pieces of legislation during the 12th Grand Senate; this included an amendment that would trigger a by-election upon a Grand Senator defecting parties, as well as the banning of satirical parties and the creation of a system where petitions could result in national referendums. As a result of the banning of satirical party, the Rhinoceros Party was dissolved, with the [[Pirate Party of Elysium|Pirate Party]] being created by the Rhinoceros Party's leaders, Based Baddie and [[Johann Kümmel]]. Following the creation of the [[Christian Democratic Party (Elysium)|CDP]] and the removal of the Liberal Party from government, there were talks of a NatCon-Christian Democrat-Liberal-Pirate government, with the Pirate Party ruling out the possibility of said government.<br />
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[[File:NC’s anti-liberal poster .jpg|250px|thumb|left|Anti-Liberal poster released by the NCs]]<br />
The NC campaign leading up to the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, April 2021|April 2021 general election]] slammed the Progressives for attempting to suppress third parties and for not being able to work with other Grand Senators; Elliot Doe also attacked Adam Johnston for getting in useless fights without releasing a manifesto. In addition, he appointed Frederick Garrison – one of the first Grand Senators – as his deputy leader.<br />
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[[File:First ND poster.png|300px|thumb|right|First poster following the party's rebranding in April 2021.]]<br />
During the April 2021 general election, the NCs came second, winning 8 seats with 23% of the vote; this resulted in Doe gaining support in the party once more. Following the elections, he called for a party convention in order to determine how to reform the party. The Nationalist Democrats was formed out of the convention; it supported Kylite democracy and called for the restoration of a strong monarchy, the creation of a ceremonial state church and the institution of requirements that insured that politicians would put Elysium first. Following this, the NDs released a manifesto – named ''Pax Elysia'' – that resulted in the NDs gaining major support from its traditional local support base, as well as among disaffected conservatives. Between the dissolution of the CDP and the formation of the SD&MP, the party gained a large amount of votes.<br />
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Following the increase in support, the NDs petitioned for the restoration of the monarchy, which was opposed by the Liberal, Pirate and Progressive Parties. The petition resulted in a referendum where the pro-republic side won, with 52% of the vote. As a result of the close referendum, the NDs used the ''National Tribune'' – established in April 2021 – to call for the removal of [[Sean O'Neill]] from office and for a new referendum. In addition, the NDs sued the Grand Senate – stating that the amendment instituting a republic was illegal, but was narrowly upheld – and also launched an investigation into Progressive violations of the ''Transparency Act'', finding over 50 violations that had occurred in the past months. Due to this, the NDs motioned that a vote of no confidence in the government be held; despite being defeated, Progressive support continued to fall.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, July 2021|July 2021 general election]], the NDs won 10 seats with 31% of the vote, becoming the first conservative party in a year to win over 30% of the vote. The campaign leading up to the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|October 2021 general election]] saw the NDs releasing more campaign material than any other party, positioning themselves as the strongest supporters to monarchism and as the greatest opposition to anarchism, as well as an "agent of reform" against the incumbent Progressive government. In early August, the NDs undertook an election in order to choose a leader and deputy leader; Doe was oncemore re-elected as leader – defeating Caden "Freedom" Mes – while Based Baddie was elected deputy leader, defeating Charles Slocum and Frederick Garrison.<br />
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[[File:“Stop This Anarchism” Nationalist Democratic Poster.png|250px|thumb|left|An ND poster denouncing the "anarchism vote".]]<br />
Following the establishment of the LSE – originally the NRLE – in early August and its leader, May Junkin, making a statement saying, "fuck the establishment", the NDs said that the NRLE "will never form a competent government"; in response, the NRLE positioned itself as a party "dedicated to your voice than some arbitrary rule against profanity". The NDs promptly released private messages that revealed that the NRLE wanted to form an alliance with the NDs, with Junkin saying she would support the NDs if Jayden Atlee – chairman for the Progressives – was made a candidate for PM. This resulted in the waning of the NRLE by mid-August.<br />
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Following this, the NDs accused the Progressives and NRLE of supporting [[w:Laicism|laicism]] due to more progressive members of the Grand Senate supporting a proposal that would result in churches potentially being mandated to go against their faith. The NDs would also campaign on their success as the opposition, including their implementation of the referendum and recall systems, as well as a reawakened national debate on monarchism. Following this, Doe released a speech that accused the Progressives of killing democracy, citing inactivity, discontent with the incumbent government, the partisanship of the head of state, the notion that the Progressives cultivated a one-party state and reductions in private freedoms; criticism was made by the Progressives, Social Democrats, the LSE and the Pirates as a result of the speech. A few days after, the NDs released their iconic "Stop This Anarchism" poster, which showed the Elysiumite tricolor being painted over by the word "anarchism".<br />
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[[File:ND party declaring their support for “Cross King Country”.png|250px|thumb|right|An ND poster declaring its support for "cross, king and country", contrasting itself with the SA.]]<br />
In early September, the Social Alliance was formed, which campaigned on pagan and fascist values. In response, the NDs called the SA "a corruption of right-wing thought and of the ideals of Kylite democracy", stating that their predecessors "destroyed the first fascist party [and] we'll destroy this one too"; they also released posters accusing the SA of having "no loyalty to Elysium, no loyalty to our God, and no loyalty to our traditions". Eventually, the SA was run out of politics due to constant campaigning from the NDs and the Progressives against them.<br />
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The NDs promptly released the so-called "Nationalist agenda", which comprised Elysium leaving the Vesspuchi Zone, the repealment of treaties with small and inactive states, the passing of a ''Buy Elysiumite Act'' and continued opposition to the [[Grand Unified Micronational]] and the [[Cupertino Alliance]]. In addition, the "four freedoms" were released, which were a non-partisan head of state, the defending of free press and speech, the enforcement of the ''Transparency Act'' and stronger rights for commonwealths.<br />
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In early September, monarchist parties won the midterms; as a result, Doe announced that the republican experiment had failed, releasing two posters that showed the Progressive Party on their deathbed and the other stating that "Progressive poached can't stop the monarchist lion". The NDs also cited the monarchy having 8 heads of government – compared to the republic having one – as proof that the monarchy was more democratic. In addition, Based Baddie led a campaign in Greymont, named as Elysium's safest Progressive commonwealth, in order to flip a seat there. In the final month of the campaign, the NDs began a petition to have a second referendum on monarchism as a result of polling turning in favour of monarchism.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|October 2021 general election]], the NDs won 9 seats with 34.5% of the vote, being 5% behind the Progressives; in addition, they flipped a seat in Greymont. Following this, a referendum was held regarding monarchy, where restoration of monarchism won.<br />
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[[File:TEG midterms article cover .jpg|300px|thumb|left|A cover of the ''The Unionist'' with Based Baddie, deputy leader of the NDs, as the background; it declared the resurgement of the conservative "dynasty".]]<br />
The majority of the 14th Grand Senate was mostly dedicated to debates regarding the restoration of the monarchy, with the Whig caucus of the Progressives, the monarchist wing of the SDP and the NDs pushing for a strong monarchy, while the other Progressives and SDP pushed for a weaker monarchy. Upon the 13th Amendment being completed, the Progressives consistently pushed against it, citing grammar issues; this led to Robert Smith withdrawing his endorsement of the leaders of the Progressives and the SDP. Following this, Speaker Spooky Johnston, as well as PM Adam Johnston, created a two-week long session regarding environmental policy, which was denounced by Doe; as a result, he was made to leave the Grand Senate.<br />
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In response, the NDs announced a vote of no confidence regarding the government, with multiple Progressives joining the vote. As a result, the ''National Tribune'' published, at the time, the largest news article in Elysiumite history, denouncing the Progressives for attempting to filibuster the restoration of the monarchy; the NDs also overtook the Progressives in polling. In addition, a major cabinet rebellion occurred in the Johnston ministry, with multiple ministers declaring a boycott of cabinet functions.<br />
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The NDs also announced that they would work with the SDP for implementing term limits and a legislative reset. As a result of these, the Progressives denounced the SDP, despite the policies being rather mild; the SDP threatened to join calls for a snap election in response. Following this, the NDs won a national election for the first time, resulting in them flipping all but one commonwealth in the midterms.<br />
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[[File:Anti-Seán poster .png|250px|thumb|Left|A poster describing Seán O'Neill's "record" in terms of politics]]<br />
Following the midterms, Adam Johnston, James Christian and Spooky Johnston resigned from politics, with Spooky later renouncing his citizenship following messages being released of him calling for opposition parties to be banned. Thomas Bainbridge was promptly elected as speaker of the Grand Senate; he oversaw the conclusion of the debate on the 13th Amendment, which resulted in it passing the Grand Senate with bipartisan support. Soon after, Sean O'Neill was made leader of the Progressives; on the first day of his term as leader, the NDs published a "record" of him, which showed him to be an apologist of [[w:Joseph Stalin|Joseph Stalin]]. O'Neill promptly stepped down as leader following him learning of plans to replace him, with Bainbridge replacing him. Adam Johnston rebuked the NDs over this, resulting in his resignation; James would resign following [[Johann Kümmel]] being appointed interim Chancellor.<br />
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[[File:ND’s policy poster for the 15th GS election .png|300px|thumb|left|Poster displaying ND policies in the 15th GS election]]<br />
Following this, Doe did not release that many attacks on the Progressives, as he was friends with Bainbridge and didn't wish to see more resignations. In November, the NDs released the ''Democratic Papers'', which detailed a six-part agenda on how to restore Elysium's golden age.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/19cVD2cPp9G8DWMoZqOSb3bOK8lrKdaYcBwK2qg3E3dM/edit|title=The Democratic Papers|date=13 November 2021|access-date=5 July 2022}}</ref><br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|December 2021]] snap election, the NDs won 49.4% of the vote, becoming the first victory for a conservative party in a federal election in over a year. The day after, Elliot Doe was sworn in as Chancellor.<br />
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===Doe government===<br />
[[File:Elliot Doe's Imperial Photograph.jpg|right|thumb|Photograph of Elliot Doe.]]<br />
Elliot Doe opened his government with an Imperial Throne Speech on New Years'; this was the first time a Chancellor delivered a throne speech to an opening Grand Senate and was the longest monologue in the Grand Senate, being 15 paragraphs long. At the end of the speech, he declared that his goal was to make 2022 "the year of Elysium in micronationalism".<br />
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Doe's cabinet comprised 4 NDs, 3 Progressives, 2 independents and a Pirate; this revived a tradition from Kyle Smith's chancellorships, where he would have bipartisan cabinets. In addition, Chancellor's Questions were held for the first time in months. Doe's major pieces of legislation included the reformation of the nobility system and of Elysium's public library, the limitation of the Grand Emperor from serving in foreign nations and the implementation of term limits. Moustapha Hoteit retired from politics in the middle of Doe's term, after his resignation both Elliot Doe and Robert Smith praised him for his service. Elliot Doe appointed James Christian of the Social Democratic Party to be his Deputy Chancellor, later the two formed an official Democratic Alliance and released an eighteen page joint manifesto.<br />
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Elliot Doe was re-elected in May 2022, and appointed the same cabinet. Despite this a few days later Deputy Chancellor James Christian and Home Minister Adam Johnston stepped down from the cabinet due to disagreements with the Nationalist Democrats support of the Marriage and Civil Union Act, 2022. Following these resignations Elliot Doe appointed [[Johann Kummel]] as Deputy Chancellor and Home Minister.<br />
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==Policies==<br />
The Nationalist Democrats officially declared [[Kylite democracy]] as their primary ideology in July, 2022. Before this the ideology was already followed by most major party officials and was unofficially seen as the party ideology.<br />
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===Economic policy===<br />
The Nationalist Democrats take a more hands off approach to the economy than previous governments, focusing instead on government reform and civil service projects. Despite this the party does lay out some basic policies in their [[w:Manifesto|manifesto]] and in the Principles of Kylite Democrats, an essay about Kylite democracy by Elliot Doe.<br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have stated that they are more interested with fostering a new and more active [[w:Economy|economy]] rather than regulating what already exists in the Empire. As a result the Nationalist Democrats have repealed a number of acts which sought to regulate the economy which were passed by the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)]] including measures mandating [[w:Workplace democracy|workplace democracy]], pro-[[w:Trade union|union]] policies, and various [[w:Taxation|tax]] policies.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F_EB3cC554LHzLL3IWMpwzVFxRDtqKyniniHsJI7m-Y/edit#heading=h.nj3wi5dgnemy]</ref><br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have proposed and passed a number of policies which are meant to aid new corporations in being formed. This includes simplifying the [[w:Incorporation (business)|incorporation]] process,<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mm1C35yJRXFx4f1_84ue3lDBsa7UE5XRk62e3L89g2g/edit?usp=sharing]</ref> expanding [[w:Copyright|copyright protections]], and establishing [[w:Trademark|trademark]] and [[w:Patent|patent]] protections.<ref>[ https://docs.google.com/document/d/11RpyDDRDmkkyyHEjVDqYm2AVwKrmzMw1TUYzONjPPng/edit?usp=sharing]</ref><br />
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Unlike previous Progressive Ministries which have attempted to foster unions in Elysium, the Nationalist Democrats have not taken a strong policy toward unions. Instead the party has stated that they do not believe that legislation assisting unions is needed as the economy is still rather small, as such the Nationalist Democrats repealed the Union Act, 2021. In the Principles of Kylite democrats party leader Elliot Doe wrote that the government should take a neutral stance when dealing with despites between union and corporate interest, and that the government should mediate between the two and resolve the issue so a union becomes unneeded. Elliot Doe also wrote in that large unions which inhibit internal trade in the Empire should be contested. These writings could suggest the party may be open to rolling back constitutional protections for unions, but Elliot Doe has not confirmed or denied this.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.v57f4jo218a0]</ref><ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.yum24rt6sjl7]</ref><br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have actively supported anti-trust legislation, party leaders have stated there is a right to fair competition in the Empire which must be maintained by breaking up future [[w:Monopolies|monopolies]] if need be. Nationalist Democrats have also proposed the protections for [[w:Small business|small business]] be added to the constitution, including clauses that would prevent big corporations from being immune to regulations which apply to smaller corporations.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.ttx3p5k1b5ya]</ref><br />
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Nationalist Democrats are opposed to the creation of national [[w:Currency|currency]], stating it would prefer to wait until the nation already has a sustainably large internal market in their manifesto.<br />
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===Social policy===<br />
While most Nationalist Democrats are personally [[w:Socially conservative|socially conserverative]] the party has taken a more [[w:Social liberalism|liberal]] approach to [[w:Social policy|social policy]]. The party principles declares the party's support for keeping the Elysiumite government neutral in religious matters,<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.gg999bf29fdb]</ref> and generally the party takes a hands off approach to individuals life. Party leaders have stated they believe that churches should not be taxed.<br />
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There has been a debate in the party between those such as Elliot Doe and [[Thomas Bainbridge]] who want to maintain the party's handsoff position to social policy, and those like [[Christoph Billung]] who want a more [[w:Traditionalist|traditionalist]] approach to social policy.<br />
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[[File:ND “Democratic Papers” cover.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Cover of the ''Democratic Papers'', a manifesto released by the NDs in November 2021.]]<br />
The Nationalist Democrats call for a strong monarch that is bound by a constitution and by Parliament, in addition to playing a non-partisan role in politics; the NDs claim that, due to power sharing between the Grand Emperor, Chancellor, and Grand Senate, the monarch has their power checked as needed. Elliot Doe has argued that, as the Chancellor commands a majority in parliament and appoints the cabinet, the Grand Emperor provides a strong check on the power of the Chancellor. The NDs oppose the Progressive policy of having the cabinet appointed solely by the Chancellor, stating the non-partisan nature of the monarch extends to the cabinet.<br />
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The NDs also believe that parliamentary authority is to be centralized in the Grand Senate. Therefore, in the ''Democratic Papers'', they call for the end of legislative devolution and, by extension, the dissolution of Commonwealth and local legislatures. Instead, the NDs propose that First Ministers are to be elected directly by the citizens of their respective Commonwealth, who are to appoint a cabinet on behalf of the Grand Emperor and their Commonwealth noble. The NDs believe that the Grand Senate delegation of a Commonwealth is to work with their Commonwealth's cabinet in order to pass legislation that affects said Commonwealth in the Grand Senate; it has also called to rewrite the constitution of each Commonwealth.<br />
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The NDs wish to increase transparency and activity in the imperial government through a system of acts, Chancellor-directed actions, and amendments. The party has proposed placing a limit of three consecutive terms as Chancellor. In addition, they have blasted the prior Progressive government for not collecting ministerial agendas, with the NDs having more success in doing so. In addition, the NDs call for a return to monthly ministerial progress reports and a more general report regarding the state of the Empire. Elliot Doe has stated that he believes the Imperial High Court has the power to suspend unelected officials for not abiding by these rules. They've also proposed placing penalties on Grand Senators who are inactive by barring them from running in the next general election or by subjecting their seat to a by-election.<br />
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The NDs are some of the strongest defenders of the Council of Imperial Delegates; despite Progressive and SDP calls for the body to be dissolved, the NDs have supported it, stating that the Council is needed to elect a Grand Emperor. The NDs also support legislation being able to originate within the Council.<br />
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The NDs and SDP have announced a pact in order to pass legislation regarding a legislative reset, stating that, "when considering the current state of our laws, one must come to the conclusion that the legal system of this great nation is weeded and twisted. Laws stretch over four different forms of legal formats, ranging from one-page bills with little to no information and many loopholes to large, byzantine legislation we no longer require. A full reset on legislation, with the exception of the most recent laws, ought to be pursued, so we can start fully anew."<br />
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The NDs have stated they wish to focus less on economics and more on the professionalization and activity of the nation. Despite this, they have proposed expanding the nation's agricultural industry into the Commomwealth of Hilton. They also wish to encourage greater growth for newspaper and media companies.<br />
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===Foreign policy===<br />
The ND’s have stated their primary foreign policy is to expand Elysiumite influence, professionalize existing relations, while avoiding useless treaties. As such the party promotes the renegotiation of the various treaties the nation has currently signed, and creating new ones with nations in the southern United States. The party goes on further to state they wish to create an intermicronational alliance between various nations of the southeast. Lastly the party wants to expand the name of Elysium without establishing foreign relations and advertise Elysium to attract new citizens. The party also wishes to encourage other nations to join the Empire without manipulating them into the Empire like was attempted in previous administrations.<br />
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=Party factions=<br />
===Kylite democrats===<br />
{{Main|Kylite democracy}}<br />
[[File:Kylite Democratic logo .png|200px|thumb|right|A common symbol of Kylite democrats.]]<br />
This [[w:social conservatism|socially conservative]] right-wing grouping is currently associated with the mainstream of the party, and is the oldest tradition within the Nationalist Democratic Party and its predecessors, it’s closely associated with [[w: One-nation conservatism|one-nation toryism]]. The name stems from the founder of modern Elysiumite conservatism Chancellor Kyle Smith. To this end, it emphasises the country's [[w:Monarchy|royalist]] heritage, oppose any transfer of power away from the Empire—either downwards to the Commonwealths or upwards to foreign states—and seek to place greater emphasis on traditional Elysiumite culture. The ideology rose from the centrist and undefined Democracy Now Party to support for the creation of a conservative democracy within the context of the Empire.<br />
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Most Kylite democrats oppose the abolition of the Council of Imperial Delegates. Other members have called for the adoption of [[w:Presbyterianism|Presbyterianism]] as the national religion. Prominent Grand Senators from this wing of the party include Elliot Doe, Kyle Smith, and John Stark.<br />
===Tilites===<br />
[[File:Christoph Billung (2021).jpg|150px|thumb|left|A photograph of Christoph Billung, a notable Tilite.]]<br />
Tilites, better known as [[w:Absolute monarchism|absolutist]], came out of the traditional of the Vox Party rather than the Democratic Traditionalist and have rarely held high levels of influence in the party. The Tilites call for the restoration of an absolute monarchy and stronger Commonwealth rights primarily. Associated with traditional [[w:High Toryism|High Toryism]] the ideology is considered the furthest right within the party. The Tilites name originates from an early Elysiumite politician known as Tiler Adams who opposed the expansion of democracy within the Empire. The factions support base primarily comes from [[w:Baptist|Baptist]].<br />
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Tilites have called for a defense of marriage and getting rid of gender neutral language in legislation. The most notable Tilite is [[Christoph Billung]].<br />
===Bourbonites===<br />
[[File:Moustapha’s official photo.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Official photo of Based Baddie, a notable bourbonite.]]<br />
The final major faction of ND’s is the Bourbonites. The Bourbonites believe in [[w:Liberal conservatism|liberal conservatism]], [[w:Classical liberalism|classical liberalism]], and [[w:Progressivism|social progressivism]]. The Bourbonites grew out of the [[w:Libertarian|libertarian]] tradition of Chancellor [[Tau|Tau Barclay]] who was the leader of the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive-Libertarians]] and later left his party to help the DT’s form the Reform Party. Despite initial success the faction died out following Tau’s departure from politics. In late 2021 following Based Baddie, a student of Tau, joining the party and becoming deputy leader the party saw a revival of Bourbonite politics.<br />
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Bourbonites oppose the expansion of unnecessary government departments and call for the streamlining of government. The faction also calls for increased transparency in government adopting reforms like Chancellor’s questions and ministerial reports. Lastly Bourbonites have called for more merit and less partisan based appointments. This principle was able to effect the policy of the party when in their most recent manifesto the party called for a reset of legislation and for increased government transparency. The party also has set higher standards on ministers and appointed the most non-partisan cabinet of any Ministry in over a year. The most notable Bourbonite is Based Baddie.<br />
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=Electoral history=<br />
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| [[Elysiumite senatorial election, January 2021|2021 I]]<br />
|rowspan="7"|[[Elliot Doe]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|10<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|20%<br />
|{{Composition bar|6|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 6<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24%<br />
|{{increase}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]-[[Liberal Party of Elysium|Liberal]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, April 2021|2021 II]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|23%<br />
|{{Composition bar|8|34|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]-[[Liberal Party of Elysium|Liberal]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, July 2021|2021 III]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|31%<br />
|{{Composition bar|10|33|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|30%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]-[[Liberal Party of Elysium|Liberal]]-SDMP}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|2021 IV]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|30<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|34.5%<br />
|{{Composition bar|9|26|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{decrease}} 1<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|35%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]-[[Social Democratic Party of Elysium|Social Democrats]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|2021 V]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|42<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|49.4%<br />
|{{Composition bar|13|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 4<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|52%<br />
|{{increase}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]-[[Social Democratic Party of Elysium|Social Democrats]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[May 2022 Elysiumite Senate election|2022 I]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|39<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|51.3%<br />
|{{Composition bar|14|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 1<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|56%<br />
|{{steady}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]-[[Pirate Party of Elysium|Pirate]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[September 2022 Elysiumite Senate election|2022 II]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|26<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|52%<br />
|{{Composition bar|12|20|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{decrease}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|60%<br />
|{{steady}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]-[[Rhinoceros Party of Elysium|Rhino]]}}<br />
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|2021 I<br />
|rowspan="2"|[[Thomas Bainbridge]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|--<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|71.4%<br />
|{{Composition bar|15|20|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 3<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|75%<br />
|{{steady}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]-[[Rhinoceros Party of Elysium|Rhino]]}}<br />
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|2021 II<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|12<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|44.4%<br />
|{{Composition bar|7|15|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{decrease}} 8<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|47%<br />
|{{decrease}} 2nd<br />
|{{yes2|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive-Labor]]-[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|National Democrats]]}}<br />
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<div>{{Infobox legislature<br />
| background_color = #AB2432<br />
| name = Grand Senate<br />
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| legislature = 15th Grand Senate<br />
| coa_pic = Seal of the Elysium Senate.png<br />
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| coa_res = 150px<br />
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| image = <br />
| logo_caption = Seal of the Grand Senate<br />
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| logo_alt = <br />
| house_type = [[w:Lower house|Lower house]]<br />
| body = <br />
| houses = <br />
| term_limits = <br />
| foundation = {{Start date|2019|4|24}}<br />
| disbanded = <br />
| preceded_by = Parliament of Elysium<br />
| succeeded_by = <br />
| new_session = <br />
| leader1_type = Speaker of the Senate<br />
| leader1 = [[Krystof, King of the Bruins|Christoph Billung]]<br />
| party1 = [[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|ND]]<br />
| election1 = 24 May 2022<br />
| leader2_type = Deputy Speaker<br />
| leader2 = [[Johann Kümmel]] <br />
| party2 = [[Pirate Party of Elysium|PPE]]<br />
| election2 = 28 November 2021<br />
| leader4_type = Chancellor<br />
| leader4 = [[Elliot Doe]]<br />
| party4 = [[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|ND]]<br />
| election4 = 1 January 2022<br />
| leader5_type = Leader of the Opposition<br />
| leader5 = [[Adam Johnston]]<br />
| party5 = [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|P/AS]]<br />
| election5 = 1 January 2022 <br />
| seats = 25 Senators<br />
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| structure1 = File:2023 III parliament.svg<br />
| structure1_res = 300<br />
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;[[w:Government|HIM Government]]<br />
:{{colorbox|#EF332F}} [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive-Labor]] (8)<br />
:{{colorbox|#0077B9}} [[National Conservative Party of Elysium|National Democrats]] (7)<br />
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| voting_system1 = [[w:Mixed-member proportional representation|MMP]]<br />
| voting_system2 = [[w:Party-list proportional representation|PLPR]]<br />
| last_election1 = [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|December 2021]]<br />
| last_election2 = <br />
| next_election1 = ''February 2022 or Sooner''<br />
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| meeting_place = Discord<br />
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The '''Grand Senate''' is the [[w:Lower house|lower chamber]] of the Parliament of Elysium, the legislature of the [[Elysium]]. Its membership consists of a proportional number of Grand Senators in each Commonwealth, who are selected by [[w:Party-list proportional representation|PLPR]]. Another set of Grand Senators, amounting to 30% of total seats, are distributed to parties based on the [[w:D'Hondt method|D'Hondt Method]]. <br />
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The Bundesrat is responsible for selecting the Chancellor of Elysium and . The Grand Senate has the sole authority to pass acts, but amendments to the constitution and treaties require the approval of the Council of Imperial Delegates. Amendments and treaties can originate in the Council of Imperial Delegates in which case the Grand Senate must approve the proposal.<br />
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=History=<br />
===Early sessions (1 & 2)===<br />
[[File:2nd Grand Senate.svg|left|250px|thumb|Compostion on June 4 2019. Dark blue denoted the DTs, brown WT, light blue PEP, Yellow LP, light blue Reformist, and an indepedent]]<br />
The first Grand Senate was one of two Grand Senates which was appointed by the Grand Emperor of Elysium, due to the nations small size. A few parties where present in the Grand Senate at this time the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]], [[Union Democrats|Democratic Traditionalist]] the predecessor to the [[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|NDs]], WissenTech, the Communist Party of Elysium, and a few other small parties. The Grand Emperor had the power to appoint two Grand Senators from each Commonwealth but only the Grand Senate could remove members once they where appointed.<br />
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The first Grand Senate is most notable for drafting and passing the first constitution of Elysium. Despite this in future Grand Senates the first constitution was repealed due to many loopholes and grammatical errors in it and was replaced, but many ideas on how the government ought to function from the first constitution remain as do the offices of it. <br />
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The Grand Senate also passed other major acts such as the Judiciary Act by [[Adam Johnston]] which extended the power of the courts and of juries, the Ernst Fair Use Act which set out a basic copyright system, and the Marriage Act which ensured marriage equality. A state industry act was proposed in this session but was defeated by the Democratic Traditionalist and WissenTech. Although all of the acts from this session have been repealed or amended the intend of the acts lives on other bills and amendments which merely fix the grammar and loopholes of these early laws. During this session powerful Grand Senators such as Sir Adam Johnston and Sir Spooky Johnston began their careers in the Grand Senate.<br />
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The second Grand Senate began on the 25th of may and lasted until the 25 of July 2019, making it one of the shortest sessions. This Grand Senate session was called following the completion of the constitution and is most notable for the entrance of [[Tau|Tau Barclay]] into politics and the first Speaker election in Elysium. Political newcomer Tau Barclay founded the Libertarian Party of Elysium, to oppose the conservative Democratic Traditionalist while also not joining the socialist Progressives, but shortly after merged his party with the Progressives to form the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive-Libertarian Party]]. Despite his belief that Elysium was in great need of reform that the DTs where not offering his centrist views and activity gave him the support of both socialist and conservatives. He was elected as the first speaker of the Senate in a 5-2-2 vote, opposed by [[Johann Kummel]] (DT) and Alexander Irikladis (DT). <br />
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Major legislation from this session includes the Political Party Act which set standards to make a new party, Government Continuation Act which set out a formal [[w:Order of succession|order of succession]], the first legislative format, creation of the Deputy Chancellery, admitting Orini as a Commonwealth, and the Archive Act which made a formal archive. Of these acts all of them have been repealed or amended but the intent of the act remains in the law with the exception of admitting Orini. Another notable event in the second session was the rise of the Nationalist State Party of Elysium one of the most far right parties to enter the Grand Senate. The NSPE campaigned on ending the monarchy but replacing it more authoritarian institutions, stripping away the powers of the nobility all together, and ending marriage equality. The leader of the party Frederick Garrison was removed from the Grand Senate due to accusations he had led coups in other micronations. While in the Grand Senate he proposed legislation which would make it so there could only one party for the left, center, and right he proposed the Progressive-Libertarians be the party of the left, the Democratic Traditionalist of the center, and the NSPE of the right. His act failed to pass.<br />
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The second session came to end due to the campaigns of Stanley Kenny in which he called for the end of an appointed legislature believing the nation had grown large enough. His calls where soon joined by that of Adam Johnston, Spooky Johnston, and other reformist and Grand Emperor Robert II briefly considered stepping down when the calls began to be directed against him for incompetence. Chancellor Kyle Smith convinced Grand Emperor Robert II to not step down and rather elections where organized and to reform the government. A Great Elysium Council was called including Governors, the Grand Emperor, Chancellor, Deputy Chancellor, Cabinet, Nobles, and Grand Senators met to discuss reforms. The most active members of this council were Grand Emperor Robert II of the moderate camp calling for reform but nothing radical, Kyle Smith, Suyash, and Tau Barclay supported the same policy, Adam Johnston and Stanley Kenney led the reformist faction of the council, and [[Christina Nowell]] led a group who opposed reforms and wanted to expand the power of the monarchy. Despite the spilt groups in the council major reforms were passed and an election to the third session arranged. The [[Elysiumite July 2019 senatorial election]] was the first true election to the Grand Senate in which the DTs led by Kyle Smith won 42% of the vote. Progressives came in second and Political Evolution in third, the Unity Party would have won a seat but their candidate renounced his citizenship before the results were released.<br />
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===Third Grand Senate===<br />
The third Grand Senate saw the election of Adam Johnston, Progressive-Libertarian, as Speaker following Tau Barclay becoming the Deputy Chancellor. With his new office of Deputy Chancellor to DT Chancellor Kyle Smith the Progressive-Libertarians greatly expanded their influence both in the legislative and executive branch. The party while still smaller than the DTs had grown to four Grand Senators and various smaller parties had joined them.<br />
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The Progressive-Libertarians began to pass some aspects of their more moderate agenda with support of moderate DTs including reforming the Deputy Chancellery to give the Grand Senate more power in the process to select one, passing the Johann University Act which made a digital university for Elysium, Senate Reform Act which increased the power of the Senate Majority Leader, Office Definition Act which curbed citizen sharing. The PLP also blocked some of the more right wing agenda of the Democratic Traditionalist with help of moderate DTs such as the Unification Act which made it harder for new provinces to be admitted. Despite this Chancellor Kyle Smith still enacted the most controversial part of his legislative agenda the creation of the House of Nobles which operated as an unelected legislative body. The DTs justified the creation of this legislature as they believed it would encourage people to work hard to get noble titles, and due to the Grand Senate being able to block acts from the House of Nobles but the House of Nobles being unable to block acts from the Grand Senate. Despite this the House remained controversial even with Grand Emperor Robert II campaigning for it. Democratic Traditionalist also passed the less controversial Resignation Act which gave officeholders twenty-four hours to nullify their resignation, Cabinet Reform Act which increased transparency.<br />
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On the 21st of August Adam Johnston faced another speakership vote which he lost to Johann Kummel of the DTs, this election was not due to any particular parliamentary issue but ought to spite of DTs not controlling the office of Senate Majority Leader. Following this the Democratic Traditionalist passed the largest administrative reform of the session with the Federation Reform Act which devolved more power to regions and gave them the power to create legislatures and established regional courts. Following this the Legislative Reform Act established that Provinces and autonomous regions would both have two seats in the Grand Senate from then on. Despite legislative and executive success Chancellor Kyle Smith resigned from his office due to his belief that he had not been active enough and that Elysium deserved a better Chancellor. Due to this Progressive-Libertarian Tau became Chancellor and he nominated Progressive-Libertarian Adam Johnston to become his Deputy. Despite them taking the executive branch due to the appointments the Progressive-Libertarians lost some of their Grand Senates and where replaced by DTs giving them a majority.<br />
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The new Tau administration was rapid to begin to propose its more moderate agenda. On the 8th of September the Grand Senate passed the ''Globalization of Trade Act'' which made a formal biasness registry and the ''Budget Act'' which created a formal process to create budget. On the same day the DT proposed ''Military Reform Act'' which formalized the creation of an Elysium military passed, and the Pacoist proposed ''Practice for Cactus Act'' passed. The Progressive-Libertarians passed the ''Senate Elections Act'' which increased the frequency of elections to occur on the 14th of every month. The last proposed act of that session, the Tau's ''Tax Act'' created a new Department to look into the creation of a tax code.<br />
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===Fourth Grand Senate===<br />
Despite high legislative success for the Progressive-Libertarians the Democratic Traditionalist saw a surge of support following the return of Kyle Smith to politics. Kyle Smith was unanimously elected by his party to become their Grand Senate leader and he led them to the parties largest victory in the Grand Senate with seven out of twelve seats. The Libertarian Progressives only won two seats but the Liberal Unity Party in third place won one seat and soon merged in to the party. The Pacoist and Magistrate Party both won a seat. Kyle Smith beat the LP nominee Johann Kummel in the Senate Majority election in a 7-4. Due to the the Right Revival as it came to be known the Progressive-Libertarians moderated their tax plan in order to get the plan to pass. The ''5-5-5 Tax Plan'' established a corporate tax of 5% in Elysium the first of any kind, as well as an optional individual tax. <br />
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Despite these legislative victories Tau Barclay's approval rating fell due to a series of public debates with the Grand Emperor over Tau's proposal for a new constitution. While support for rewriting the loophole ridden first constitution was high Tau Barclay's attempts to greatly reduce the powers of the monarchy brought him into a fierce debate with the Grand Emperor. After the Grand Emperor released an imperial speech to the Grand Senate urging the Democratic Traditionalist to hold strong and not throw away imperial tradition Tau Barclay and Robert Smith came to an agreement. Tau Barclay was given the right to finish his draft and Robert Smith was given the power to amend it before it went to voting. Despite this agreement the next Grand Senate election was called before it could be finished. A few days before the election the libertarian faction of the Progressive-Libertarians and the Democratic Traditionalist merged to form the [[w:Centre-right politicians|centre-right]] Reformist Party. <br />
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===Fifth Grand Senate===<br />
The [[Elysiumite October 2019 Senatorial Election|fifth Grand Senate election]] was the worst defeat for the Progressive Party, at that time Leftist Alliance, following the creation of the Reformist Party and the Free Society Party. The FSP believed that Reformist Party was trying to get a monopoly on power in the nation and as such they campaigned as a big-tent party, in reality the leadership of the party was firmly right wing. Between these two parties The Progressives feel to one seat and third place for the only time in the parties history. The Reformist won six seats and Free Society won two. Despite this poor result a member of the FSP resigned after the election and a Progressive was appointed to fill his seat giving the party the status of second largest once more. The Progressives where invited into a grand coalition into FSP which they accepted and the Reformist and Progressives worked together on legislation. Despite their alliance Kyle Smith was re-elected Speaker against Adam Johnston, James Xarca, and [[Chris Ramsay]].<br />
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The Reformist proposed, and with the support of Progressives, passed ''The Second Military Reform Act'' which created local units in the military, and the ''Second Federation Act'' which standardized regional governments.<br />
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=Powers=<br />
The powers of the Grand Senate are laid out in Section Two, Article Two of the Elysium Constitution. Among these powers are:<br />
* Pass legislation <br />
* Overturn a veto with a 3/5 majority<br />
* Declare war, with approval of the Chancellor <br />
* Impeach an official. Should an impeachment vote receive over 50% of support from the Grand Senate but less than 2/3 of the votes; a referendum occurs among the people are large on wether or not the official should be impeached<br />
* Hold a vote of confidence in the Prime Minister, should less than 50% of the Senate vote confidence in the Prime Minister an emergency election shall be called<br />
* Hold confirmation votes in Ministers<br />
* Amend the constitution of Elysium<br />
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<div>{{Infobox Election<br />
| election_name = September, 2022, Elysiumite senatorial election<br />
| country = Elysium<br />
| type = Parliamentary<br />
| ongoing = no<br />
| previous_election = [[May 2022 Elysiumite Senate election|2022 I]]<br />
| previous_year = [[May 2022 Elysiumite Senate election|2022 I]]<br />
| next_election = 2022 III<br />
| next_year = 2022 III<br />
| seats_for_election = All 20<br> <small>11 seats needed for a majority</small><br />
| election_date = 15–18 September 2022<br />
| turnout = <br />
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| image1 = File:Elliot Doe photograph cropped .jpg<br />
| image1_size = 140px<br />
| candidate1 = [[Elliot Doe|Sir Elliot Doe]]<br />
|color1 = #FCCC9F<br />
| leader_since1 = <br />
| party1 = [[National Conservative Party of Elysium|Nationalist Democrats]]<br />
| alliance1 = <br />
| leaders_seat1 = [[Elyria|GEP]] <br />
| last_election1 = '''14, 51.3%'''<br />
| seats1 = '''13'''<br />
| seat_change1 = {{decrease}} 1<br />
| popular_vote1 = '''26'''<br />
| percentage1 = '''52%'''<br />
| swing1 = {{increase}} .7<br />
| electoral_vote1 = <br />
| states_carried1 = <br />
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| image2 = File:Adam Johnston photograph cropped .png<br />
| image2_size = 140px<br />
| candidate2 = [[Adam Johnston|Sir Adam Johnston]]<br />
| colour2 = #EFC619<br />
| leader_since2 = <br />
| party2 = [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]<br />
| alliance2 = <br />
| leaders_seat2 = [[Elyria|GEP]]<br />
| last_election2 = 4, 17.1%<br />
| seats2 = 3<br />
| seat_change2 = {{decrease}} 1<br />
| popular_vote2 = 8<br />
| percentage2 = 16%<br />
| swing2 = {{decrease}} 1.1%<br />
| electoral_vote2 = <br />
| states_carried2 = <br />
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| image3 = File:Rhinoceros Party (Elysium) unknown politician.png<br />
| image3_size = 140px<br />
| candidate3 = [[Johann Kümmel|Prince Johann I]]<br />
| colour3 = #E95893<br />
| leader_since3 =<br />
| party3 = [[Rhinoceros Party of Elysium|Rhinoceros]]<br />
| alliance3 = <br />
| leaders_seat3 = [[Elysium|KN]]<br />
| last_election3 = ''new party''<br />
| seats3 = 2<br />
| seat_change3 = {{increase}} 2<br />
| popular_vote3 = 6<br />
| percentage3 = 12%<br />
| swing3 = {{increase}} 12<br />
| electoral_vote3 =<br />
| states_carried3 =<br />
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| image4 = File:James Christian photograph, cropped.jpg<br />
| image4_size = 140px<br />
| candidate4 = [[James II Christian|Sir James Christian]]<br />
| colour4 = #cc2e4b<br />
| leader_since4 =<br />
| party4 = [[Social Democratic Party of Elysium|Social Democrats]]<br />
| alliance4 = <br />
| leaders_seat4 = [[Elyria|GEP]]<br />
| last_election4 = 3, 13.2%<br />
| seats4 = 1<br />
| seat_change4 = {{decrease}} 2<br />
| popular_vote4 = 4<br />
| percentage4 = 8%<br />
| swing4 = {{decrease}} 5.2%<br />
| electoral_vote4 = <br />
| states_carried4 = <br />
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| image5 = File:EPF unknown politician .png<br />
| image5_size = 140px<br />
| candidate5 = [[Rory McPhail]]<br />
| colour5 = #b8d7ff<br />
| leader_since5 =<br />
| party5 = [[Politics of Elysium|Elysiumite Patriotic Front]]<br />
| alliance5 = <br />
| leaders_seat5 = GM<br />
| last_election5 = 2, 7.8%<br />
| seats5 = 1<br />
| seat_change5 = {{decrease}} 1<br />
| popular_vote5 = 6<br />
| percentage5 = 8%<br />
| swing5 = {{increase}} .2%<br />
| electoral_vote5 = <br />
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| image6 = File:Independent politician unknown .png<br />
| image6_size = 140px<br />
| candidate6 = <br />
| colour6 = #D1D191<br />
| leader_since6 = <br />
| party6 = [[w:Independent politician|Independent]]<br />
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| leaders_seat6 = <br />
| last_election6 = 1 seat <br />
| seats6 = 1<br />
| seat_change6 = {{steady}}<br />
| popular_vote6 = 2<br />
| percentage6 = 4%<br />
| swing6 = <br />
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| title = [[w:Chancellor|Chancellor]]<br />
| posttitle = Chancellor after election<br />
| before_election = [[Elliot Doe|Sir Elliot Doe]]<br />
| before_party = [[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|ND]]<br />
| after_election = Sir Elliot Doe<br />
| after_party = ND<br />
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The '''17th Grand Senate general election''' of [[Elysium]] was held from the 15 to 18 of September 2022, all twenty [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]] seats were elected. The election lasted exactly forty-eight hours. The ''Elysiumite Gazette'' conducted three polls, all of which have been won by the [[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats]], continuing a long streak of not losing any national polls conducted by the Unionist Corporation. The Elysiumite Post also held 3 polls, albeit with a much smaller sample size and considerable inaccuracies when compared to the Unionist Corporation.<br />
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{{Infobox political party<br />
| name = Nationalist Democrats<br />
| logo = [[File:NATDEMLOGO.png|275px|center]]<br />
| colorcode = #FCCC9F<br />
| leader1_title = Senate Leader<br />
| leader2_title = Imperial Chamber Leader <br />
| leader1_name = [[Elliot Doe|Sir Elliot Doe]]<br />
| leader2_name = Sir Kyle Smith<br />
|anthem = [[w:Land of Hope and Glory|Land of Hope and Glory]]<br />
|foundation = 23 November 2020<br />
|predecessor = [[Union Democrats|Democratic Traditionalist]]<br />
|newspaper = ''National Tribune''<br />
|membership = 38<br />
|membership_year = 2021<br />
|ideology = {{unbulleted list|<br />
|'''[[#Political positions|Majority]]:'''<br />
|{{•}} [[Kylite democracy]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Anti-Communism|Anti-communism]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Responsible government|Responsible governing]] <br />
|'''[[#Political positions|Factions]]:'''<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Absolute monarchism|Absolute monarchism]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Libertarianism|Libertarianism]]<br />
}}<br />
|position = [[w:Centre-right|Centre-right]]<br />
|colours = {{colorbox|#FCCC9F}} [[w:Buff|Buff]] <br> {{colorbox|#142474}} [[w:Blue|Imperial blue]] <br> {{colorbox|#A8143C}} [[w:Red|Elysiumite red]]<br />
|seats1_title = [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]]<br />
|seats1 = {{ParlSeats|12|20|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|seats2_title = Imperial Council of Delegates<br />
|seats2 = {{ParlSeats|26|61|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|seats3_title = Commonwealth First Ministers<br />
|seats3 = {{ParlSeats|5|5|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|footnotes = <br />
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The '''Nationalist Democratic Party''', officially the '''Elysiumite Nationalist Democratic Party''' and known colloquially as the '''NatDems''', '''NDs''', or simply the '''Democrats''', is one of the two major [[w:Political party|political parties]], and current governing party, in the [[Empire of Elysium]]. The party is generally considered to be [[w:Syncretic politics|syncretic]] (being socially [[w:Centre-right politics|centre-right]] and fiscally [[w:Centrism|centrist]]). The party subscribes to [[Kylite democracy]], an ideological [[w:Conservatism|conservative]] idea which is found in Elysium. Despite this, the party has many factions, such as the [[w:Liberal conservatism|bourbonites]], [[w:Progressive-conservatism|progressive conservative]], and the [[w:Absolute monarchy|Tilites]]. The party currently has 13 Members of the [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]] and 5 appointed members of the Council of Imperial Delegates, with the governors of Hilton, Ticronvidia and Greymont, as well as the first ministers of Daeltheria and Kaiserhof-Nordhaus, being members of the party.<br />
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The Nationalist Democratic Party was founded in late 2020 by splitting off of the [[Union Democrats]] (formally the [[Democratic Traditionalist]]) due to the party leaving behind Kylite democracy and making an alliance with the New Libertarian Party. Under Elliot Doe, the two other Grand Senators walked out of the party and founded the Nationalist Democrats. Elliot Doe campaigned against the new Union Democrats saying they had left behind conservatism and [[w:Monarchy|royalism]]. The ND’s released a manifesto calling for the restoration of the Elysiumite monarchy, cracking down on citizen sharing, centralization of the nation, and withdrawing Elysium from foreign treaties. In 2021 the Union Democrats, now smaller than the ND’s merged into the party. Throughout all of this the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]] remained the largest party and the primary rival to both parties. Following the creation of the [[Social Democratic Party of Elysium]] the SDP and ND’s became federal rivals although many of their Commonwealth branches have worked together in coalitions.<br />
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The Nationalist Democrats came into government for the first time in [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|2021 V general election]], winning an outright majority and ending over a year of rule by [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]]. There has not been an election since their victory in December 2021 but in all nation wide polling the Nationalist Democrats have maintained a strong lead over their competitors. Upon winning the [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]] [[Robert Smith|HIM Robert Smith]] asked ND leader [[Elliot Doe]] to form a government. On 1 January 2022, Elliot Doe became Chancellor of Elysium.<br />
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The party's support base primarily comes from royalist, local [[Elyria]]ns–particularly [[w:Baptists|Baptist]] and [[w:Presbyterianism|Presbyterians]]–and anti-establishmentarians. The party's ability to shift political opinion–with them going from 12% of the vote upon entering politics to 72% currently–has led to the ND’s being considered some of Elysium’s most successful campaigners.<br />
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The party has a branch in each Commonwealth, although party policy remains rather centralized. The party is not affiliated with any international political associations, although there is reports they are considering founding a Micronational Royalist Association.<br />
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==History==<br />
===Origins===<br />
[[File:Democratic Traditionalist HQ logo.png|250px|left|thumb|The logo of the DTs, a predecessor to the Nationalist Democrats.]]<br />
The party was created in November 2020 by [[Elliot Doe]]. Many Elysiumites consider it a direct successor to the [[Democratic Traditionalist]] of Kyle Smith instead than the Union Democrats, due to the ND’s embracing Kyle Smith’s principles of government of a [[w:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchism]] and an outward facing Empire, compared to the Union Democratic rejection of said ideals.<br />
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The Democratic Traditionalist were one of the major parties of Elysium from 2018 to 2020 and ushered in the end of absolutism in Elysium. The party is most famous for its leader Kyle Smith, the first true Chancellor of Elysium and often times called the architect of the Elysiumite Empire. Kyle Smith, with [[Robert Smith|HIM Robert II]], created the first constitution of Elysium, saw the creation of an elected legislature, and globalized Elysium; his chancellorship also saw the addition of numerous nations into the Empire.<br />
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[[File:NEP poster.jpg|300px|thumb|right|An NEP poster, denouncing the Democratic Socialist Party for wanting to weaken the monarchy (presumably through socialist ideals).]]<br />
The Democratic Traditionalist later merged with the bourbonite faction of the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progresssive-Libertarian Party]], which was led by [[Tau Barclay]], creating the Reform Party. Following his departure from Elysium following the [[Vox Populi (organisation)|Vox Populi scandal]], the party became a party of conservatism, with Kylite democrats having dominance within the party. In order to unite the country following the Vox Populi scandal, the Reform Party reached out to the Progressive Party and with them created the [[New Elysium Party|National Alliance]]; the two would later merge as the [[New Elysium Party]]. Despite winning 95% of the vote in the [[Elysiumite March 2020 senatorial election|March 2020 general election]], Kyle Smith would step down in spring 2020, citing his inactivity.<br />
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As a result of Kyle's departure, [[Adam Johnston]] became the most-popular politician in Elysium; during the [[Elysiumite May 2020 senatorial election|May 2020 general election]], the NEP gained 79% of the vote. Eventually, however, the NEP broke up following Robert Smith's departure from the party and his call for the party to be dissolved. The conservative wing of the NEP was split between Kylite democrats – who opposed republicanism & anti-monarchism within Elysium and formed the [[Union Democrats|Imperial Democratic Traditionalist]] – and the aforementioned bourbonites under the leadership of Javaske – a student of Tau Barclay – who formed the Evolutionary Party.<br />
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During this time period, the DTs took numerous losses, including the institution of republicanism in July 2020 and the DTs being tied in second with the Evolutionary Party during the [[Elysiumite July 2020 senatorial election|general election in the same month]], with 10.3% of the vote; the July 2020 general election was the only election where the DTs did not finish in first or second.<br />
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[[File:Union Democratic Party logo.png|250px|thumb|left|Logo of the Union Democrats, from which the Nationalist Democrats split off.]]<br />
The [[Elysiumite October 2020 senatorial election|October 2020 general election]] was the last election the DTs participated in. Despite winning 5 seats with 19% of the vote, the party still trailed behind the Progressives, who had gained 56% of the vote; in addition, the party, embarrassingly, lost several polls prior to the election to the [[Rhinoceros Party (Elysium)|Rhinoceros Party]]. Following the election, [[May Junkin]] founded the New Libertarian Party alongside [[Corvin I & II|Corvin]]; it would merge into the DTs, forming the [[Union Democrats]]. The merger resulted in a split within the party; as a result, Elliot Doe, alongside outspoken traditionalist JP, formed the Christian Conservative Party; it was later renamed the National Conservative Party.<br />
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===I Doe opposition===<br />
Following the creation of the National Conservative Party, a majority of the Union Democratic caucus in the Grand Senate defected parties; eventually, the UDs merged with the National Conservatives following Junkin's departure from Elysium. This merger resulted in Elliot Doe becoming the leader of the opposition within the Grand Senate.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, January 2021|January 2021 general election]], the National Conservatives won 6 seats and 24% of the vote; Elliot Doe resigned as a result of the election, citing that the election was an "embarrasing defeat" for his party.<br />
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===Smith opposition===<br />
[[File:DoeSmithLogo.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The only poster made during the leadership of Kyle Smith.]]<br />
Following Doe's resignation, Kyle Smith was made leader of the National Democrats; however, due to its reorganization, the party was unable to contest the Speaker elections. Following Spooky Johnston's refusal to hear new Speaker nominations, the party threatened to boycott the Grand Senate; however, this was talked down by Robert Smith and Doe. Following this and calls from [[Thomas Bainbridge]], Robert Smith issued an executive order that outlined how to elect the Speaker.<br />
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A few days later, Kyle Smith stepped down as leader, citing unforeseen personal reasons.<br />
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===II Doe opposition===<br />
Following the resignation of Kyle Smith, an emergency leadership election occurred; Elliot Doe and Charles Slocum both ran for the position, with Elliot eventually winning.<br />
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Despite being an opposition party, the NDs were able to pass multiple major pieces of legislation during the 12th Grand Senate; this included an amendment that would trigger a by-election upon a Grand Senator defecting parties, as well as the banning of satirical parties and the creation of a system where petitions could result in national referendums. As a result of the banning of satirical party, the Rhinoceros Party was dissolved, with the [[Pirate Party of Elysium|Pirate Party]] being created by the Rhinoceros Party's leaders, Based Baddie and [[Johann Kümmel]]. Following the creation of the [[Christian Democratic Party (Elysium)|CDP]] and the removal of the Liberal Party from government, there were talks of a NatCon-Christian Democrat-Liberal-Pirate government, with the Pirate Party ruling out the possibility of said government.<br />
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[[File:NC’s anti-liberal poster .jpg|250px|thumb|left|Anti-Liberal poster released by the NCs]]<br />
The NC campaign leading up to the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, April 2021|April 2021 general election]] slammed the Progressives for attempting to suppress third parties and for not being able to work with other Grand Senators; Elliot Doe also attacked Adam Johnston for getting in useless fights without releasing a manifesto. In addition, he appointed Frederick Garrison – one of the first Grand Senators – as his deputy leader.<br />
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[[File:First ND poster.png|300px|thumb|right|First poster following the party's rebranding in April 2021.]]<br />
During the April 2021 general election, the NCs came second, winning 8 seats with 23% of the vote; this resulted in Doe gaining support in the party once more. Following the elections, he called for a party convention in order to determine how to reform the party. The Nationalist Democrats was formed out of the convention; it supported Kylite democracy and called for the restoration of a strong monarchy, the creation of a ceremonial state church and the institution of requirements that insured that politicians would put Elysium first. Following this, the NDs released a manifesto – named ''Pax Elysia'' – that resulted in the NDs gaining major support from its traditional local support base, as well as among disaffected conservatives. Between the dissolution of the CDP and the formation of the SD&MP, the party gained a large amount of votes.<br />
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Following the increase in support, the NDs petitioned for the restoration of the monarchy, which was opposed by the Liberal, Pirate and Progressive Parties. The petition resulted in a referendum where the pro-republic side won, with 52% of the vote. As a result of the close referendum, the NDs used the ''National Tribune'' – established in April 2021 – to call for the removal of [[Sean O'Neill]] from office and for a new referendum. In addition, the NDs sued the Grand Senate – stating that the amendment instituting a republic was illegal, but was narrowly upheld – and also launched an investigation into Progressive violations of the ''Transparency Act'', finding over 50 violations that had occurred in the past months. Due to this, the NDs motioned that a vote of no confidence in the government be held; despite being defeated, Progressive support continued to fall.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, July 2021|July 2021 general election]], the NDs won 10 seats with 31% of the vote, becoming the first conservative party in a year to win over 30% of the vote. The campaign leading up to the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|October 2021 general election]] saw the NDs releasing more campaign material than any other party, positioning themselves as the strongest supporters to monarchism and as the greatest opposition to anarchism, as well as an "agent of reform" against the incumbent Progressive government. In early August, the NDs undertook an election in order to choose a leader and deputy leader; Doe was oncemore re-elected as leader – defeating Caden "Freedom" Mes – while Based Baddie was elected deputy leader, defeating Charles Slocum and Frederick Garrison.<br />
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[[File:“Stop This Anarchism” Nationalist Democratic Poster.png|250px|thumb|left|An ND poster denouncing the "anarchism vote".]]<br />
Following the establishment of the LSE – originally the NRLE – in early August and its leader, May Junkin, making a statement saying, "fuck the establishment", the NDs said that the NRLE "will never form a competent government"; in response, the NRLE positioned itself as a party "dedicated to your voice than some arbitrary rule against profanity". The NDs promptly released private messages that revealed that the NRLE wanted to form an alliance with the NDs, with Junkin saying she would support the NDs if Jayden Atlee – chairman for the Progressives – was made a candidate for PM. This resulted in the waning of the NRLE by mid-August.<br />
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Following this, the NDs accused the Progressives and NRLE of supporting [[w:Laicism|laicism]] due to more progressive members of the Grand Senate supporting a proposal that would result in churches potentially being mandated to go against their faith. The NDs would also campaign on their success as the opposition, including their implementation of the referendum and recall systems, as well as a reawakened national debate on monarchism. Following this, Doe released a speech that accused the Progressives of killing democracy, citing inactivity, discontent with the incumbent government, the partisanship of the head of state, the notion that the Progressives cultivated a one-party state and reductions in private freedoms; criticism was made by the Progressives, Social Democrats, the LSE and the Pirates as a result of the speech. A few days after, the NDs released their iconic "Stop This Anarchism" poster, which showed the Elysiumite tricolor being painted over by the word "anarchism".<br />
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[[File:ND party declaring their support for “Cross King Country”.png|250px|thumb|right|An ND poster declaring its support for "cross, king and country", contrasting itself with the SA.]]<br />
In early September, the Social Alliance was formed, which campaigned on pagan and fascist values. In response, the NDs called the SA "a corruption of right-wing thought and of the ideals of Kylite democracy", stating that their predecessors "destroyed the first fascist party [and] we'll destroy this one too"; they also released posters accusing the SA of having "no loyalty to Elysium, no loyalty to our God, and no loyalty to our traditions". Eventually, the SA was run out of politics due to constant campaigning from the NDs and the Progressives against them.<br />
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The NDs promptly released the so-called "Nationalist agenda", which comprised Elysium leaving the Vesspuchi Zone, the repealment of treaties with small and inactive states, the passing of a ''Buy Elysiumite Act'' and continued opposition to the [[Grand Unified Micronational]] and the [[Cupertino Alliance]]. In addition, the "four freedoms" were released, which were a non-partisan head of state, the defending of free press and speech, the enforcement of the ''Transparency Act'' and stronger rights for commonwealths.<br />
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In early September, monarchist parties won the midterms; as a result, Doe announced that the republican experiment had failed, releasing two posters that showed the Progressive Party on their deathbed and the other stating that "Progressive poached can't stop the monarchist lion". The NDs also cited the monarchy having 8 heads of government – compared to the republic having one – as proof that the monarchy was more democratic. In addition, Based Baddie led a campaign in Greymont, named as Elysium's safest Progressive commonwealth, in order to flip a seat there. In the final month of the campaign, the NDs began a petition to have a second referendum on monarchism as a result of polling turning in favour of monarchism.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|October 2021 general election]], the NDs won 9 seats with 34.5% of the vote, being 5% behind the Progressives; in addition, they flipped a seat in Greymont. Following this, a referendum was held regarding monarchy, where restoration of monarchism won.<br />
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[[File:TEG midterms article cover .jpg|300px|thumb|left|A cover of the ''The Unionist'' with Based Baddie, deputy leader of the NDs, as the background; it declared the resurgement of the conservative "dynasty".]]<br />
The majority of the 14th Grand Senate was mostly dedicated to debates regarding the restoration of the monarchy, with the Whig caucus of the Progressives, the monarchist wing of the SDP and the NDs pushing for a strong monarchy, while the other Progressives and SDP pushed for a weaker monarchy. Upon the 13th Amendment being completed, the Progressives consistently pushed against it, citing grammar issues; this led to Robert Smith withdrawing his endorsement of the leaders of the Progressives and the SDP. Following this, Speaker Spooky Johnston, as well as PM Adam Johnston, created a two-week long session regarding environmental policy, which was denounced by Doe; as a result, he was made to leave the Grand Senate.<br />
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In response, the NDs announced a vote of no confidence regarding the government, with multiple Progressives joining the vote. As a result, the ''National Tribune'' published, at the time, the largest news article in Elysiumite history, denouncing the Progressives for attempting to filibuster the restoration of the monarchy; the NDs also overtook the Progressives in polling. In addition, a major cabinet rebellion occurred in the Johnston ministry, with multiple ministers declaring a boycott of cabinet functions.<br />
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The NDs also announced that they would work with the SDP for implementing term limits and a legislative reset. As a result of these, the Progressives denounced the SDP, despite the policies being rather mild; the SDP threatened to join calls for a snap election in response. Following this, the NDs won a national election for the first time, resulting in them flipping all but one commonwealth in the midterms.<br />
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[[File:Anti-Seán poster .png|250px|thumb|Left|A poster describing Seán O'Neill's "record" in terms of politics]]<br />
Following the midterms, Adam Johnston, James Christian and Spooky Johnston resigned from politics, with Spooky later renouncing his citizenship following messages being released of him calling for opposition parties to be banned. Thomas Bainbridge was promptly elected as speaker of the Grand Senate; he oversaw the conclusion of the debate on the 13th Amendment, which resulted in it passing the Grand Senate with bipartisan support. Soon after, Sean O'Neill was made leader of the Progressives; on the first day of his term as leader, the NDs published a "record" of him, which showed him to be an apologist of [[w:Joseph Stalin|Joseph Stalin]]. O'Neill promptly stepped down as leader following him learning of plans to replace him, with Bainbridge replacing him. Adam Johnston rebuked the NDs over this, resulting in his resignation; James would resign following [[Johann Kümmel]] being appointed interim Chancellor.<br />
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[[File:ND’s policy poster for the 15th GS election .png|300px|thumb|left|Poster displaying ND policies in the 15th GS election]]<br />
Following this, Doe did not release that many attacks on the Progressives, as he was friends with Bainbridge and didn't wish to see more resignations. In November, the NDs released the ''Democratic Papers'', which detailed a six-part agenda on how to restore Elysium's golden age.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/19cVD2cPp9G8DWMoZqOSb3bOK8lrKdaYcBwK2qg3E3dM/edit|title=The Democratic Papers|date=13 November 2021|access-date=5 July 2022}}</ref><br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|December 2021]] snap election, the NDs won 49.4% of the vote, becoming the first victory for a conservative party in a federal election in over a year. The day after, Elliot Doe was sworn in as Chancellor.<br />
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===Doe government===<br />
[[File:Elliot Doe's Imperial Photograph.jpg|right|thumb|Photograph of Elliot Doe.]]<br />
Elliot Doe opened his government with an Imperial Throne Speech on New Years'; this was the first time a Chancellor delivered a throne speech to an opening Grand Senate and was the longest monologue in the Grand Senate, being 15 paragraphs long. At the end of the speech, he declared that his goal was to make 2022 "the year of Elysium in micronationalism".<br />
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Doe's cabinet comprised 4 NDs, 3 Progressives, 2 independents and a Pirate; this revived a tradition from Kyle Smith's chancellorships, where he would have bipartisan cabinets. In addition, Chancellor's Questions were held for the first time in months. Doe's major pieces of legislation included the reformation of the nobility system and of Elysium's public library, the limitation of the Grand Emperor from serving in foreign nations and the implementation of term limits. Moustapha Hoteit retired from politics in the middle of Doe's term, after his resignation both Elliot Doe and Robert Smith praised him for his service. Elliot Doe appointed James Christian of the Social Democratic Party to be his Deputy Chancellor, later the two formed an official Democratic Alliance and released an eighteen page joint manifesto.<br />
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Elliot Doe was re-elected in May 2022, and appointed the same cabinet. Despite this a few days later Deputy Chancellor James Christian and Home Minister Adam Johnston stepped down from the cabinet due to disagreements with the Nationalist Democrats support of the Marriage and Civil Union Act, 2022. Following these resignations Elliot Doe appointed [[Johann Kummel]] as Deputy Chancellor and Home Minister.<br />
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==Policies==<br />
The Nationalist Democrats officially declared [[Kylite democracy]] as their primary ideology in July, 2022. Before this the ideology was already followed by most major party officials and was unofficially seen as the party ideology.<br />
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===Economic policy===<br />
The Nationalist Democrats take a more hands off approach to the economy than previous governments, focusing instead on government reform and civil service projects. Despite this the party does lay out some basic policies in their [[w:Manifesto|manifesto]] and in the Principles of Kylite Democrats, an essay about Kylite democracy by Elliot Doe.<br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have stated that they are more interested with fostering a new and more active [[w:Economy|economy]] rather than regulating what already exists in the Empire. As a result the Nationalist Democrats have repealed a number of acts which sought to regulate the economy which were passed by the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)]] including measures mandating [[w:Workplace democracy|workplace democracy]], pro-[[w:Trade union|union]] policies, and various [[w:Taxation|tax]] policies.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F_EB3cC554LHzLL3IWMpwzVFxRDtqKyniniHsJI7m-Y/edit#heading=h.nj3wi5dgnemy]</ref><br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have proposed and passed a number of policies which are meant to aid new corporations in being formed. This includes simplifying the [[w:Incorporation (business)|incorporation]] process,<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mm1C35yJRXFx4f1_84ue3lDBsa7UE5XRk62e3L89g2g/edit?usp=sharing]</ref> expanding [[w:Copyright|copyright protections]], and establishing [[w:Trademark|trademark]] and [[w:Patent|patent]] protections.<ref>[ https://docs.google.com/document/d/11RpyDDRDmkkyyHEjVDqYm2AVwKrmzMw1TUYzONjPPng/edit?usp=sharing]</ref><br />
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Unlike previous Progressive Ministries which have attempted to foster unions in Elysium, the Nationalist Democrats have not taken a strong policy toward unions. Instead the party has stated that they do not believe that legislation assisting unions is needed as the economy is still rather small, as such the Nationalist Democrats repealed the Union Act, 2021. In the Principles of Kylite democrats party leader Elliot Doe wrote that the government should take a neutral stance when dealing with despites between union and corporate interest, and that the government should mediate between the two and resolve the issue so a union becomes unneeded. Elliot Doe also wrote in that large unions which inhibit internal trade in the Empire should be contested. These writings could suggest the party may be open to rolling back constitutional protections for unions, but Elliot Doe has not confirmed or denied this.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.v57f4jo218a0]</ref><ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.yum24rt6sjl7]</ref><br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have actively supported anti-trust legislation, party leaders have stated there is a right to fair competition in the Empire which must be maintained by breaking up future [[w:Monopolies|monopolies]] if need be. Nationalist Democrats have also proposed the protections for [[w:Small business|small business]] be added to the constitution, including clauses that would prevent big corporations from being immune to regulations which apply to smaller corporations.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.ttx3p5k1b5ya]</ref><br />
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Nationalist Democrats are opposed to the creation of national [[w:Currency|currency]], stating it would prefer to wait until the nation already has a sustainably large internal market in their manifesto.<br />
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===Social policy===<br />
While most Nationalist Democrats are personally [[w:Socially conservative|socially conserverative]] the party has taken a more [[w:Social liberalism|liberal]] approach to [[w:Social policy|social policy]]. The party principles declares the party's support for keeping the Elysiumite government neutral in religious matters,<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.gg999bf29fdb]</ref> and generally the party takes a hands off approach to individuals life. Party leaders have stated they believe that churches should not be taxed.<br />
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There has been a debate in the party between those such as Elliot Doe and [[Thomas Bainbridge]] who want to maintain the party's handsoff position to social policy, and those like [[Christoph Billung]] who want a more [[w:Traditionalist|traditionalist]] approach to social policy.<br />
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[[File:ND “Democratic Papers” cover.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Cover of the ''Democratic Papers'', a manifesto released by the NDs in November 2021.]]<br />
The Nationalist Democrats call for a strong monarch that is bound by a constitution and by Parliament, in addition to playing a non-partisan role in politics; the NDs claim that, due to power sharing between the Grand Emperor, Chancellor, and Grand Senate, the monarch has their power checked as needed. Elliot Doe has argued that, as the Chancellor commands a majority in parliament and appoints the cabinet, the Grand Emperor provides a strong check on the power of the Chancellor. The NDs oppose the Progressive policy of having the cabinet appointed solely by the Chancellor, stating the non-partisan nature of the monarch extends to the cabinet.<br />
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The NDs also believe that parliamentary authority is to be centralized in the Grand Senate. Therefore, in the ''Democratic Papers'', they call for the end of legislative devolution and, by extension, the dissolution of Commonwealth and local legislatures. Instead, the NDs propose that First Ministers are to be elected directly by the citizens of their respective Commonwealth, who are to appoint a cabinet on behalf of the Grand Emperor and their Commonwealth noble. The NDs believe that the Grand Senate delegation of a Commonwealth is to work with their Commonwealth's cabinet in order to pass legislation that affects said Commonwealth in the Grand Senate; it has also called to rewrite the constitution of each Commonwealth.<br />
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The NDs wish to increase transparency and activity in the imperial government through a system of acts, Chancellor-directed actions, and amendments. The party has proposed placing a limit of three consecutive terms as Chancellor. In addition, they have blasted the prior Progressive government for not collecting ministerial agendas, with the NDs having more success in doing so. In addition, the NDs call for a return to monthly ministerial progress reports and a more general report regarding the state of the Empire. Elliot Doe has stated that he believes the Imperial High Court has the power to suspend unelected officials for not abiding by these rules. They've also proposed placing penalties on Grand Senators who are inactive by barring them from running in the next general election or by subjecting their seat to a by-election.<br />
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The NDs are some of the strongest defenders of the Council of Imperial Delegates; despite Progressive and SDP calls for the body to be dissolved, the NDs have supported it, stating that the Council is needed to elect a Grand Emperor. The NDs also support legislation being able to originate within the Council.<br />
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The NDs and SDP have announced a pact in order to pass legislation regarding a legislative reset, stating that, "when considering the current state of our laws, one must come to the conclusion that the legal system of this great nation is weeded and twisted. Laws stretch over four different forms of legal formats, ranging from one-page bills with little to no information and many loopholes to large, byzantine legislation we no longer require. A full reset on legislation, with the exception of the most recent laws, ought to be pursued, so we can start fully anew."<br />
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The NDs have stated they wish to focus less on economics and more on the professionalization and activity of the nation. Despite this, they have proposed expanding the nation's agricultural industry into the Commomwealth of Hilton. They also wish to encourage greater growth for newspaper and media companies.<br />
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===Foreign policy===<br />
The ND’s have stated their primary foreign policy is to expand Elysiumite influence, professionalize existing relations, while avoiding useless treaties. As such the party promotes the renegotiation of the various treaties the nation has currently signed, and creating new ones with nations in the southern United States. The party goes on further to state they wish to create an intermicronational alliance between various nations of the southeast. Lastly the party wants to expand the name of Elysium without establishing foreign relations and advertise Elysium to attract new citizens. The party also wishes to encourage other nations to join the Empire without manipulating them into the Empire like was attempted in previous administrations.<br />
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=Party factions=<br />
===Kylite democrats===<br />
{{Main|Kylite democracy}}<br />
[[File:Kylite Democratic logo .png|200px|thumb|right|A common symbol of Kylite democrats.]]<br />
This [[w:social conservatism|socially conservative]] right-wing grouping is currently associated with the mainstream of the party, and is the oldest tradition within the Nationalist Democratic Party and its predecessors, it’s closely associated with [[w: One-nation conservatism|one-nation toryism]]. The name stems from the founder of modern Elysiumite conservatism Chancellor Kyle Smith. To this end, it emphasises the country's [[w:Monarchy|royalist]] heritage, oppose any transfer of power away from the Empire—either downwards to the Commonwealths or upwards to foreign states—and seek to place greater emphasis on traditional Elysiumite culture. The ideology rose from the centrist and undefined Democracy Now Party to support for the creation of a conservative democracy within the context of the Empire.<br />
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Most Kylite democrats oppose the abolition of the Council of Imperial Delegates. Other members have called for the adoption of [[w:Presbyterianism|Presbyterianism]] as the national religion. Prominent Grand Senators from this wing of the party include Elliot Doe, Kyle Smith, and John Stark.<br />
===Tilites===<br />
[[File:Christoph Billung (2021).jpg|150px|thumb|left|A photograph of Christoph Billung, a notable Tilite.]]<br />
Tilites, better known as [[w:Absolute monarchism|absolutist]], came out of the traditional of the Vox Party rather than the Democratic Traditionalist and have rarely held high levels of influence in the party. The Tilites call for the restoration of an absolute monarchy and stronger Commonwealth rights primarily. Associated with traditional [[w:High Toryism|High Toryism]] the ideology is considered the furthest right within the party. The Tilites name originates from an early Elysiumite politician known as Tiler Adams who opposed the expansion of democracy within the Empire. The factions support base primarily comes from [[w:Baptist|Baptist]].<br />
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Tilites have called for a defense of marriage and getting rid of gender neutral language in legislation. The most notable Tilite is [[Christoph Billung]].<br />
===Bourbonites===<br />
[[File:Moustapha’s official photo.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Official photo of Based Baddie, a notable bourbonite.]]<br />
The final major faction of ND’s is the Bourbonites. The Bourbonites believe in [[w:Liberal conservatism|liberal conservatism]], [[w:Classical liberalism|classical liberalism]], and [[w:Progressivism|social progressivism]]. The Bourbonites grew out of the [[w:Libertarian|libertarian]] tradition of Chancellor [[Tau|Tau Barclay]] who was the leader of the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive-Libertarians]] and later left his party to help the DT’s form the Reform Party. Despite initial success the faction died out following Tau’s departure from politics. In late 2021 following Based Baddie, a student of Tau, joining the party and becoming deputy leader the party saw a revival of Bourbonite politics.<br />
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Bourbonites oppose the expansion of unnecessary government departments and call for the streamlining of government. The faction also calls for increased transparency in government adopting reforms like Chancellor’s questions and ministerial reports. Lastly Bourbonites have called for more merit and less partisan based appointments. This principle was able to effect the policy of the party when in their most recent manifesto the party called for a reset of legislation and for increased government transparency. The party also has set higher standards on ministers and appointed the most non-partisan cabinet of any Ministry in over a year. The most notable Bourbonite is Based Baddie.<br />
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=Electoral history=<br />
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| [[Elysiumite senatorial election, January 2021|2021 I]]<br />
|rowspan="7"|[[Elliot Doe]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|10<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|20%<br />
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|{{increase}} 6<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24%<br />
|{{increase}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]-[[Liberal Party of Elysium|Liberal]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, April 2021|2021 II]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|23%<br />
|{{Composition bar|8|34|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]-[[Liberal Party of Elysium|Liberal]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, July 2021|2021 III]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|31%<br />
|{{Composition bar|10|33|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|30%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]-[[Liberal Party of Elysium|Liberal]]-SDMP}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|2021 IV]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|30<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|34.5%<br />
|{{Composition bar|9|26|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{decrease}} 1<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|35%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]-[[Social Democratic Party of Elysium|Social Democrats]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|2021 V]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|42<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|49.4%<br />
|{{Composition bar|13|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 4<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|52%<br />
|{{increase}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]-[[Social Democratic Party of Elysium|Social Democrats]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[May 2022 Elysiumite Senate election|2022 I]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|39<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|51.3%<br />
|{{Composition bar|14|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 1<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|56%<br />
|{{steady}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]-[[Pirate Party of Elysium|Pirate]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[September 2022 Elysiumite Senate election|2022 II]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|26<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|52%<br />
|{{Composition bar|12|20|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{decrease}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|60%<br />
|{{steady}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]-[[Rhinoceros Party of Elysium|Rhino]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|2022 III<br />
|[[Thomas Bainbridge]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=References=<br />
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This is a '''list of current heads of state and heads of government'''. In some cases, mainly in [[w:presidential system|presidential system]]s, there is only one leader being both [[head of state]] and [[w:head of government|head of government]]. In other cases, mainly in [[w:Semi-presidential system|semi-presidential]] and [[parliamentary system]]s, the head of state and the head of government are different people. In semi-presidential and parliamentary systems, the head of government role (i.e. [[w:executive|executive branch]]) is fulfilled by both the listed head of government and the head of state. In [[w:One-party state|single-party systems]], [[w:ruling party|ruling party]]'s leader (i.e. [[w:General Secretary of the Communist Party|General Secretary]]) is usually the ''de facto'' [[w:Supreme leader|top leader]] of the state, though sometimes this leader also holds presidency or premiership.<br />
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The list includes the names of recently elected or appointed heads of state and government who will take office on an appointed date, as [[w:President-elect|presidents-elect]] and [[w:Prime minister-designate|prime ministers-designate]], and those leading a [[w:government in exile|government in exile]] if internationally recognised.<br />
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==List of current heads of state and government==<br />
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|{{legend|lightgreen|Green cells indicate leaders whose offices constitutionally administer the [[w:executive (government)|executive]] of their respective state/government.}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{legend|lightblue|Blue cells indicate non–ceremonial heads of state with limited power or ''de facto'' government leaders whose offices lack ''de jure'' constitutional power.}}<br />
|}<br />
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{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="line-height:1.3em; max-width:1200px"<br />
|-<br />
! style="width:16em" |[[List of micronations|State]]<br />
! style="width:25em" |[[Head of state]]<br />
! style="width:25em" |[[Head of government]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Adammia}}<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[Monarchy of Adammia|Emperor]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Adam I, Emperor of Adammia|Adam I]]<br />
|[[Prime Minister of Adammia|Prime Minister]]{{spaced ndash}}[[James Green]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Aenopia}}<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |Emperor{{spaced ndash}}[[Carson Snyder|Carson I]]<br />
|First Minister{{spaced ndash}}Leon Montan<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Aswington}}<br />
| colspan="2" bgcolor="lightgreen" align="center" |[[President of Aswington|President]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Juan Cisneros]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Atiera}}<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[Monarchy of Atiera|Emperor]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Alexander I, Emperor of Atiera|Alexander I]]<br />
|Chancellor{{spaced ndash}}[[James Bornstein]]<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="2" bgcolor="#EAECF0" |{{flag|Atovia}}<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[Monarchy of Atovia|King]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Connor I of Atovia|Connor I]]<br />
| rowspan="2" |[[Prime Minister of Atovia|Prime Minister]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Tobey Wyles]]<br />
|-<br />
|[[Chancellor of Atovia|Chancellor]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Nicholas Kaos]]{{efn|The Monarch and Chancellor of Atovia are both legally the heads of state, sharing the duties between them.}}<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Austenasia}}<br />
| bgcolor="lightblue" |[[Monarchy of Austenasia|Emperor]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Jonathan I, Emperor of Austenasia|Jonathan I]]<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[Prime Minister of Austenasia|Prime Minister]]{{spaced ndash}}[[William Wilson]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Ausveria}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |Chancellor{{spaced ndash}}[[Fredrick M.|Fredrick Mark]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Baustralia}}<br />
|[[Monarchy of Baustralia|King]]{{spaced ndash}}[[John of Baustralia|John]]<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[Prime Minister of Baustralia|Prime Minister]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Oliver Doig]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Bradonia}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[King of Bradonia|King]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Brayvenric I of Bradonia|Brayvenric I]]<br />
|-<br />
|bgcolor="#EAECF0" |{{flag|Conewiwa and New Hanchih}}<br />
|bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[President of Conewiwa and New Hanchih|President]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Jing-Yong Zheng]]<br />
|[[Prime Minister of Conewiwa and New Hanchih|Prime Minister]]{{spaced ndash}}[[De-Youg Lee]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Cycoldia}}<br />
| bgcolor="lightblue" |[[Monarchy of Cycoldia|Summi Imperatoria]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Christina I, Summi Imperatoria of Cycoldia|Christina I & II]]<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[Prime Minister of Cycoldia|Prime Minister]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Arthur Lacey-Scott]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Desert District}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |First Secretary{{spaced ndash}}[[James Bornstein]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Dracul}}<br />
| Prince{{spaced ndash}}[[Jakob, Prince of Dracul|Jakob]] ''(taking office in January 2023)''<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[Chancellor of Dracul|Chancellor]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Stephen Luke]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Ebenthal}}<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[Monarchy of Ebenthal|King]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Arthur II of Ebenthal|Arthur II]]<br />
|[[Prime Minister of Ebenthal|Prime Minister]]{{spaced ndash}}Rupert Ruschel<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Elysium}}<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |Grand Emperor{{spaced ndash}}[[Robert Smith|Robert Smith II]]<br />
|Chancellor{{spaced ndash}}[[Thomas Bainbridge]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Ferthroy}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |Prince{{spaced ndash}}Rémi I<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Flandrensis}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |Grand Duke{{spaced ndash}}[[Nicholas I, Grand Duke of Flandrensis|Nicholas I]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Freshland}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |King{{spaced ndash}}[[Scottie I of Freshland|Scottie I]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Fronecos}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |King{{spaced ndash}}[[Thomas Alexandre II of Fronecos|Thomas Alexandre II]]<br />
|-<br />
![[File:Bandera Garal.jpg|25px]] [[Sovereign State of Garal|Garal]]<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[Dux]] - [[Ferr Garal]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Georgienstine}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[Presidency of Georgienstine|President]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Raphaël Olivier]]<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="2" bgcolor="#EAECF0" |{{flag|Gymnasium State}}<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[President of the Gymnasium State|President]]{{spaced ndash}}František Prášek<br />
| rowspan="2" |[[Premier of the Gymnasium State|Premier]]{{spaced ndash}}František Šperl{{efn|The Premier is traditionally regarded as the head of government, even though the position serve rather as a second head of state.}}<br />
|-<br />
|{{small|Premier{{spaced ndash}}František Šperl}}<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Herbatrea}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |President{{spaced ndash}}Ripley Thomas<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Huai Siao}}<br />
| [[Emperor of Huai Siao|Emperor]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Pao, Emperor of Huai Siao]]<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[Prime Minister of Huai Siao|Prime Minister]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Prince Eun Jo of Huai Siao|Prince Eun Jo]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Iceni}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |Emperor{{spaced ndash}}[[John Gordon|John]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Ikonia}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[Monarchy of Ikonia|King]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Abrams I]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flagicon|Ilairan and Polarianda}} Ilairán and Polarianda<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |President{{spaced ndash}}Úrzula Puga<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Kaleido}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |President{{spaced ndash}}[[Lakan Gat Mahayap]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Klitzibürg}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |Grand Duke{{spaced ndash}}[[Nicholas I, Grand Duke of Klitzibürg|Nicholas I]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Kohlandia}}<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[Kohlandian Monarchy|Queen]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Catherine I of Kohlandia|Catherine I]]<br />
|[[Prime Minister of Kohlandia|Prime Minister]]{{spaced ndash}}Crown Princess Elizabeth<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Ladonia}}<br />
|Queen{{spaced ndash}}[[Carolyn I of Ladonia|Carolyn I]]<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |Prime Minister{{spaced ndash}}Frans Brood<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Great Lawl Reich}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[Great Lawl Reich Monarchy|Tsar]] and Prime Minister{{spaced ndash}}[[Stefan I, Tsar of Great Lawl Reich|Stefan I]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Lehmark}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |Emperor and Autocrat{{spaced ndash}}[[William Lehman I, Emperor and Autocrat of Lehmark|William Lehman I]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Lostisland}}<br />
|[[President of the Federal Republic of Lostisland|President]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Yaroslav Mar]]<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[Prime Minister of Lostisland|Prime Minister]]{{spaced ndash}}Mordechai Linhart<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Lundenwic}}<br />
| bgcolor="lightblue" |Imperial Grand Duke{{spaced ndash}}[[Julian I, Imperial Grand Duke of Lundenwic|Julian I]]<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |Prime Minister{{spaced ndash}}[[Mike Lewis, Marquis of New Charter|Mike Lewis]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Lytera}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[Monarchy of Lytera|Queen]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Amelia I of Lytera|Amelia I]]<br />
|-<br />
|bgcolor="#EAECF0" |{{flag|Macalos}}<br />
|Caesar{{spaced ndash}}Paul I<br />
|bgcolor="lightgreen" |Chancellor{{spaced ndash}}<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Melite}}<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |{{small|[[President of Melite and Fgura|Interim President]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Matthew Tonna]]}}<br />
|[[Premier of Melite|Premier]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Jayden Dagsa]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Mimas}}<br />
| Archduke{{spaced ndash}}[[Christoph II, Archduke of Mimas|Christoph II]]<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |Minister-President{{spaced ndash}}[[Alfie Johnson]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Molossia}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |President{{spaced ndash}}[[Kevin Baugh]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Monmark}}<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[Monarchy of Monmark|King]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Alexander I Constantine, Emperor of Monmark|Alexander I Constantine]]<br />
|Prime Minister{{spaced ndash}}[[James Thomason|Prince James of Thomason]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|New Athens}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |King{{spaced ndash}}[[Tyler Mullins]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|New Virginia}}<br />
|{{small|[[President of New Virginia|Acting President]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Brooklyn Hewitt]]}}<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[Prime Minister of New Virginia|Prime Minister]]{{spaced ndash}}Simon White<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="2" bgcolor="#EAECF0" |{{flag|Northwood-Oregon}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |Sovereign{{spaced ndash}}[[Carson Snyder|Carson I]]<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" |Sovereign{{spaced ndash}}[[Sarah Freck|Sarah I]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Norton}}<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[Monarchy of Norton|King]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Alexander I of the Nortonians|Alexander I]]<br />
|[[Prime Minister of Norton|Prime Minister]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Esty Carpentieri]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Novus Hierosolymis}}<br />
| bgcolor="lightblue" |King{{spaced ndash}}[[Jayden Dagsa|Jayden I]]<br />
| bgcolor="lightblue" |Prime Minister{{spaced ndash}}[[Matthew Tonna]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Obscurium}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |President{{spaced ndash}}[[Zar Antonov]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Pacific States}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |President{{spaced ndash}}Dustin Carlson<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="2" bgcolor="#EAECF0" |{{flag|Paloma}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[General Secretary of the Communist Party of Paloma|General Secretary of the Communist Party]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Aidan McGrath]]<br />
|-<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" |[[President of Paloma|President]]{{spaced ndash}}Aidan McGrath<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Pavlov}}<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[Monarchy of Pavlov|Faithful Emperor]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Ivan VII, Emperor of Pavlov|Ivan VII]]<br />
|Consuls{{spaced ndash}}''Vacant''<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="2" bgcolor="#EAECF0"|{{flag|Pibocip}}<br />
| King{{spaced ndash}}[[Philip Joseph Pillin of Pibocip|Philip Joseph Pillin]]<br />
| rowspan="2"|Prime Minister{{spaced ndash}}Craig Ziobert<br />
|-<br />
|bgcolor="lightgreen" align="left"| {{small|[[w:Regent|Regent]]{{spaced ndash}}Crown Prince Phillip Pillin}}<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Pikeland}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |Grand Duke{{spaced ndash}}John I<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Plamia}}<br />
|President{{spaced ndash}}[[Plamen Iliev]]<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |Speaker of Parliament{{spaced ndash}}[[Lex]]<br />
<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Pinang}}<br />
|[[President of Pinang|President of the Republic]]{{spaced ndash}}Cadno<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[Prime Minister of Pinang|Prime Minister]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Tobey Wyles]]<br />
<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Ponderosa Hills}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |President{{spaced ndash}}Leon Montan<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="2" bgcolor="#EAECF0" |{{flag|Prudentianopolis}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightblue" |[[Regent of Quorum]] - [[Zerorius Hiruko]]<br />
|-<br />
|Regent of Quorum - Zerorius Hiruko<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[Chairman of Quorum Affairs Council|QAC Chairman]] - Zerorius Hiruko<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Qaflana}}<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |Emperor{{spaced ndash}}Leon I<br />
|Prime Minister{{spaced ndash}}[[Thorin Neal]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Queensland}}<br />
|[[Monarchy of Queensland|Supreme Head of the Nation]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Albert of Queensland|Albert]]<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[Prime Minister of Queensland|Prime Minister]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Paul Gordon]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Revalia}}<br />
| bgcolor="lightblue" |[[Monarchy of Revalia|King]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Sander Koff|Sander II]]<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[Prime Minister of Revalia|Prime Minister]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Paul Koff|Prince Paul]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Rino Island}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[President of Rino Island|President]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Anastasio López]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Roscamistan}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[President of Roscamistan|President]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Thomas Jacobs]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Richensland}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[President of Richensland|President]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Thomas Jacobs]] and [[Aidan McGrath]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Rino Island}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[President of Rino Island|President]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Anastasio López]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Roskya}}<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[King of Roskya|King]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Johann Kümmel|Johann I]]<br />
|Chancellor{{spaced ndash}}[[Kris Hudson]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Sancratosia}}<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[Monarchy of Sancratosia|Princess]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Cloe, Sovereign Princess of Sancratosia|Cloe]]<br />
|[[Minister of State (Sancratosia)|Minister of State]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Christian Newton]]{{efn|Known in Sancratosia as Cristian Neuton, in [[w:Lingua Franca Nova|Lingua Franca Nova]].}}<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Kingdom of Sayville}}<br />
|King{{spaced ndash}}[[Charles Burgardt|Charles]]<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |Prime Minister{{spaced ndash}}[[Peter Joyce]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Sildavia}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[Monarchy of Sildavia|Queen]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Maria I of Sildavia|Maria I]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flagicon|Smyrna}} Smyrna<br />
| King{{spaced ndash}}[[w:Charles III|Charles III]]<br />{{small|Governor-General{{spaced ndash}}Victor Herrera}}<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" | Prime Minister{{spaced ndash}}Carlos Franco Ruiz<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Snagov}}<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[President of Snagov|President]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Ștefan Marius Snagoveanu]]<br />
| Prime Minister{{spaced ndash}}[[Albert Henry Jinga]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Stratton}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |King{{spaced ndash}}[[Vincent Patros]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Tesforia}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |President{{spaced ndash}}Brennan Sullivan<br />
|-<br />
!{{Flag|Tuceria}}<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |President{{spaced ndash}}[[Mats I of Tuceria|Mats I]]<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[Tucerian Royal family|King]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Mats I of Tuceria|Mats I]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Tueoedeth}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |President{{spaced ndash}}[[Hunt Powell]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Upper Shwartz Morgen Lorgen Land}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |President{{spaced ndash}}Adrian Wojtasz<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Unova}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[Monarchy of Unova|Sultan]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Aliff Najmi|Aliff I]]<br />
|-<br />
! {{Flag|Republic of ValeVRG|name=ValeVRG}}<br />
| colspan="2" align="center" bgcolor="lightgreen" |President{{spaced ndash}}Jake<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Vishwamitra}}<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[Rashtradhyaksh]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Dhrubajyoti Roy, Rashtradhyaksh of Vishwamitra|Dhrubajyoti Roy]]<br />
|[[Prime Minister of Vishwamitra|Prime Minister]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Farhaz Hazarika]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Wegmat}}<br />
|President{{spaced ndash}}Vincent C.<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |Prime Minister{{spaced ndash}}[[Cole B.|Cole Baird]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Wellmoore}}<br />
| bgcolor="lightblue" |[[Monarchy of Wellmoore|King]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Luke of Wellmoore|Luke I]]<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[Prime Minister of Wellmoore|Prime Minister]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Axel Rogers, Lord Rogers|Axel Rogers]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|West Sayville}}<br />
|King{{spaced ndash}}[[Tom Haex|Tom I]]<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[Prime Minister of West Sayville|Prime Minister]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Sertor Valentinus]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Winterspell}}<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[Monarchy of Winterspell|King]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Petrus I of Winterspell|Petrus I]]<br />
|[[Prime Minister of Winterspell|Prime Minister]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Jackson Whitted]]<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Wynnland}}<br />
|[[Monarchy of Wynnland|King]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Maximilian von Schroeder|Maximilian I]]<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[Chancellor of Wynnland|Chancellor]]{{spaced ndash}}Gustav Alhstrøm<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Yu-Xia}}<br />
| Emperor{{spaced ndash}}[[Matthew Xia|Matthew I]]<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |Prime Minister{{spaced ndash}}Nathan Jiang<br />
|-<br />
!{{flag|Zarkyiv}}<br />
|[[President of Zarkyiv|President]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Saleh H.]]<br />
| bgcolor="lightgreen" |[[Prime Minister of Zarkyiv|Prime Minister]]{{spaced ndash}}[[Manggala Alif Prasetia]]<br />
|}<br />
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==See also==<br />
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*[[List of current state leaders by date of assumption of office]]<br />
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==Notes==<br />
{{Notelist}}<br />
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[[Category:Lists of current office-holders]]<br />
[[Category:Current national leaders]]<br />
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! style="text-align: center;" |[[File:Greater Elyria-Princeton second flag.png|70px]]<br />
! style="text-align: center;" |[[File:GEP Lesser CoA.png|70px]]<br />
! style="text-align: left;" |{{small|High Kingdom of}}<br />[[Elyria|Greater Elyria-Princeton]]<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |GEP<br />
| style="text-align: right;" |103<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |[[w:South Carolina|SC]]<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |English<br />Scots<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |Robert Smith <br />{{small|High King}}<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |Jayden Attlee<br />{{small|First Minster}}<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|P/AS]]<br />
|-<br />
! style="text-align: center;" |<br />
! style="text-align: center;" |[[File:Lesser Daeltheria Coat of Arms.svg|70px|center]]<br />
! style="text-align: left;" |{{small|Kingdom of}}<br />[[Morgannwg]]<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |MGW<br />
|Dubhlaith<br />
| style="text-align: right;" |11<br />
| style="text-align: right;" |34.74<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |English<br />Welsh<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |[[Sian von Uberquie|Sian]]<br />{{small|[[Monarchy of Morgannwg|Queen of Morgannwg]]}}<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |[[James Frisch]]<br />{{small|[[Prif Weinidog of Morgannwg|Prif Weinidog ]]}}<br />
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! style="text-align: center;" |[[File:Demirelia flag.png|border|70px]]<br />
! style="text-align: center;" |[[File:CoA of Demirelia.svg|71px]]<br />
! style="text-align: left;" |{{small|Kingdom of}}<br />[[Demirelia]]<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |DMR<br />
|[[Volkania]]<br />
| style="text-align: right;" |10<br />
| style="text-align: right;" |0.15<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |English<br />Norwegian<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |[[Patrick I, Emperor of Paravia|Patrick]]<br />{{small|[[Monarchy of Demirelia|King of Demirelia]]}}<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |Lise Naesheim-Renwick<br />{{small|[[Statskansler of Demirelia|Statskansler]]}}<br />
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! style="text-align: center;" |[[File:Tusmoreflag.png|border|70px]]<br />
! style="text-align: center;" |[[File:Coat of Arms of the Kingdom of Tusmore.svg|70px]]<br />
! style="text-align: left;" |{{small|Kingdom of}}<br />[[Tusmore]]<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |TSM<br />
|Pacem<br />
| style="text-align: right;" |9<br />
| style="text-align: right;" |0.19<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |English<br />Irish<br />Latin<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |[[Connor Stumperth|Connor]]<br>{{small|[[Monarchy of Tusmore|King of Tusmore]]}}<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |Chase Nanatovich<br />{{small|[[Premier of Tusmore|Premier]]}}<br />
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! style="text-align: center;" |[[File:Flag of Alexander.png|border|70px]]<br />
! style="text-align: center;" |[[File:Coat of arms of Alexander.png|69px]]<br />
! style="text-align: left;" |{{small|Grand Duchy of}}<br />[[Grand Duchy of Alexander|Alexander]]<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |ALX<br />
|Richmond<br />
| style="text-align: right;" |8<br />
| style="text-align: right;" |6.2<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |English<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |[[Andrew Irons|Andrew]]<br />{{small|[[Monarchy of Alexander|Grand Duke of Alexander]]}}<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |[[Carl von Joseph Werzberg]]<br />{{small|[[First Minister of Alexander|First Minister]]}}<br />
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! style="text-align: center;" |[[File:Flag of Rai Abelden.png|border|70px]]<br />
! style="text-align: center;" |[[File:Coat of arms of Rai.png|73px]]<br />
! style="text-align: left;" |{{small|Grand Duchy of}}<br />[[Grand Duchy of Rai|Rai]]<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |RAI<br />
|[[Batori]]<br />
| style="text-align: right;" |8<br />
| style="text-align: right;" |4.67<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |English<br />Sabian<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |[[Tarik of Sabia and Verona|Tarik]]<br />{{small|[[Monarchy of Rai|Grand Duke of Rai]]}}<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |''Vacant''<br />{{small|[[Seneschal of Rai|Seneschal]]}}<br />
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{{Infobox referendum<br />
| name = First Elysiumite Monarchy Referendum <br />
| title = Do you support the restoration of the Imperial monarchy?<br />
| location = [[Empire of Elysium|Republic of Elysium]]<br />
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| name = Second Elysiumite Monarchy Referendum <br />
| title = Do you support the restoration of the Imperial monarchy?<br />
| location = [[Empire of Elysium|Republic of Elysium]]<br />
| date = 9–10 June 2021<br />
| yes = 64<br />
| no = 40<br />
| total = 109<br />
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{{Infobox Party<br />
| name = Nationalist Democrats<br />
| logo = [[File:NATDEMLOGO.png|275px|center]]<br />
| colorcode = #FCCC9F<br />
| leader1_title = Senate Leader<br />
| leader2_title = Imperial Chamber Leader <br />
| leader1_name = [[Elliot Doe|Sir Elliot Doe]]<br />
| leader2_name = Sir Kyle Smith<br />
|anthem = [[w:Land of Hope and Glory|Land of Hope and Glory]]<br />
|foundation = 23 November 2020<br />
|predecessor = [[Union Democrats|Democratic Traditionalist]]<br />
|newspaper = ''National Tribune''<br />
|membership = 38<br />
|membership_year = 2021<br />
|ideology = {{unbulleted list|<br />
|'''[[#Political positions|Majority]]:'''<br />
|{{•}} [[Kylite democracy]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Anti-Communism|Anti-communism]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Responsible government|Responsible governing]] <br />
|'''[[#Political positions|Factions]]:'''<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Absolute monarchism|Absolute monarchism]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Libertarianism|Libertarianism]]<br />
}}<br />
|position = [[w:Centre-right|Centre-right]]<br />
|colours = {{colorbox|#FCCC9F}} [[w:Orange|Orange]] <br> {{colorbox|#142474}} [[w:Blue|Imperial blue]] <br> {{colorbox|#A8143C}} [[w:Red|Elysiumite red]]<br />
|seats1_title = [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]]<br />
|seats1 = {{ParlSeats|12|20|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|seats2_title = Imperial Council of Delegates<br />
|seats2 = {{ParlSeats|26|61|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|seats3_title = Commonwealth First Ministers<br />
|seats3 = {{ParlSeats|5|5|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
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The '''Nationalist Democratic Party''', officially the '''Elysiumite Nationalist Democratic Party''' and known colloquially as the '''NatDems''', '''NDs''', or simply the '''Democrats''', is one of the two major [[w:Political party|political parties]], and current governing party, in the [[Empire of Elysium]]. The party is generally considered to be [[w:Syncretic politics|syncretic]] (being socially [[w:Centre-right politics|centre-right]] and fiscally [[w:Centrism|centrist]]). The party subscribes to [[Kylite democracy]], an ideological [[w:Conservatism|conservative]] idea which is found in Elysium. Despite this, the party has many factions, such as the [[w:Liberal conservatism|bourbonites]], [[w:Progressive-conservatism|progressive conservative]], and the [[w:Absolute monarchy|Tilites]]. The party currently has 13 Members of the [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]] and 5 appointed members of the Council of Imperial Delegates, with the governors of Hilton, Ticronvidia and Greymont, as well as the first ministers of Daeltheria and Kaiserhof-Nordhaus, being members of the party.<br />
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The Nationalist Democratic Party was founded in late 2020 by splitting off of the [[Union Democrats]] (formally the [[Democratic Traditionalist]]) due to the party leaving behind Kylite democracy and making an alliance with the New Libertarian Party. Under Elliot Doe, the two other Grand Senators walked out of the party and founded the Nationalist Democrats. Elliot Doe campaigned against the new Union Democrats saying they had left behind conservatism and [[w:Monarchy|royalism]]. The ND’s released a manifesto calling for the restoration of the Elysiumite monarchy, cracking down on citizen sharing, centralization of the nation, and withdrawing Elysium from foreign treaties. In 2021 the Union Democrats, now smaller than the ND’s merged into the party. Throughout all of this the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]] remained the largest party and the primary rival to both parties. Following the creation of the [[Social Democratic Party of Elysium]] the SDP and ND’s became federal rivals although many of their Commonwealth branches have worked together in coalitions.<br />
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The Nationalist Democrats came into government for the first time in [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|2021 V general election]], winning an outright majority and ending over a year of rule by [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]]. There has not been an election since their victory in December 2021 but in all nation wide polling the Nationalist Democrats have maintained a strong lead over their competitors. Upon winning the [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]] [[Robert Smith|HIM Robert Smith]] asked ND leader [[Elliot Doe]] to form a government. On 1 January 2022, Elliot Doe became Chancellor of Elysium.<br />
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The party's support base primarily comes from royalist, local [[Elyria]]ns–particularly [[w:Baptists|Baptist]] and [[w:Presbyterianism|Presbyterians]]–and anti-establishmentarians. The party's ability to shift political opinion–with them going from 12% of the vote upon entering politics to 72% currently–has led to the ND’s being considered some of Elysium’s most successful campaigners.<br />
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The party has a branch in each Commonwealth, although party policy remains rather centralized. The party is not affiliated with any international political associations, although there is reports they are considering founding a Micronational Royalist Association.<br />
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==History==<br />
===Origins===<br />
[[File:Democratic Traditionalist HQ logo.png|250px|left|thumb|The logo of the DTs, a predecessor to the Nationalist Democrats.]]<br />
The party was created in November 2020 by [[Elliot Doe]]. Many Elysiumites consider it a direct successor to the [[Democratic Traditionalist]] of Kyle Smith instead than the Union Democrats, due to the ND’s embracing Kyle Smith’s principles of government of a [[w:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchism]] and an outward facing Empire, compared to the Union Democratic rejection of said ideals.<br />
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The Democratic Traditionalist were one of the major parties of Elysium from 2018 to 2020 and ushered in the end of absolutism in Elysium. The party is most famous for its leader Kyle Smith, the first true Chancellor of Elysium and often times called the architect of the Elysiumite Empire. Kyle Smith, with [[Robert Smith|HIM Robert II]], created the first constitution of Elysium, saw the creation of an elected legislature, and globalized Elysium; his chancellorship also saw the addition of numerous nations into the Empire.<br />
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[[File:NEP poster.jpg|300px|thumb|right|An NEP poster, denouncing the Democratic Socialist Party for wanting to weaken the monarchy (presumably through socialist ideals).]]<br />
The Democratic Traditionalist later merged with the bourbonite faction of the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progresssive-Libertarian Party]], which was led by [[Tau Barclay]], creating the Reform Party. Following his departure from Elysium following the [[Vox Populi (organisation)|Vox Populi scandal]], the party became a party of conservatism, with Kylite democrats having dominance within the party. In order to unite the country following the Vox Populi scandal, the Reform Party reached out to the Progressive Party and with them created the [[New Elysium Party|National Alliance]]; the two would later merge as the [[New Elysium Party]]. Despite winning 95% of the vote in the [[Elysiumite March 2020 senatorial election|March 2020 general election]], Kyle Smith would step down in spring 2020, citing his inactivity.<br />
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As a result of Kyle's departure, [[Adam Johnston]] became the most-popular politician in Elysium; during the [[Elysiumite May 2020 senatorial election|May 2020 general election]], the NEP gained 79% of the vote. Eventually, however, the NEP broke up following Robert Smith's departure from the party and his call for the party to be dissolved. The conservative wing of the NEP was split between Kylite democrats – who opposed republicanism & anti-monarchism within Elysium and formed the [[Union Democrats|Imperial Democratic Traditionalist]] – and the aforementioned bourbonites under the leadership of Javaske – a student of Tau Barclay – who formed the Evolutionary Party.<br />
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During this time period, the DTs took numerous losses, including the institution of republicanism in July 2020 and the DTs being tied in second with the Evolutionary Party during the [[Elysiumite July 2020 senatorial election|general election in the same month]], with 10.3% of the vote; the July 2020 general election was the only election where the DTs did not finish in first or second.<br />
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[[File:Union Democratic Party logo.png|250px|thumb|left|Logo of the Union Democrats, from which the Nationalist Democrats split off.]]<br />
The [[Elysiumite October 2020 senatorial election|October 2020 general election]] was the last election the DTs participated in. Despite winning 5 seats with 19% of the vote, the party still trailed behind the Progressives, who had gained 56% of the vote; in addition, the party, embarrassingly, lost several polls prior to the election to the [[Rhinoceros Party (Elysium)|Rhinoceros Party]]. Following the election, [[May Junkin]] founded the New Libertarian Party alongside [[Corvin I & II|Corvin]]; it would merge into the DTs, forming the [[Union Democrats]]. The merger resulted in a split within the party; as a result, Elliot Doe, alongside outspoken traditionalist JP, formed the Christian Conservative Party; it was later renamed the National Conservative Party.<br />
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===I Doe opposition===<br />
Following the creation of the National Conservative Party, a majority of the Union Democratic caucus in the Grand Senate defected parties; eventually, the UDs merged with the National Conservatives following Junkin's departure from Elysium. This merger resulted in Elliot Doe becoming the leader of the opposition within the Grand Senate.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, January 2021|January 2021 general election]], the National Conservatives won 6 seats and 24% of the vote; Elliot Doe resigned as a result of the election, citing that the election was an "embarrasing defeat" for his party.<br />
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===Smith opposition===<br />
[[File:DoeSmithLogo.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The only poster made during the leadership of Kyle Smith.]]<br />
Following Doe's resignation, Kyle Smith was made leader of the National Democrats; however, due to its reorganization, the party was unable to contest the Speaker elections. Following Spooky Johnston's refusal to hear new Speaker nominations, the party threatened to boycott the Grand Senate; however, this was talked down by Robert Smith and Doe. Following this and calls from [[Thomas Bainbridge]], Robert Smith issued an executive order that outlined how to elect the Speaker.<br />
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A few days later, Kyle Smith stepped down as leader, citing unforeseen personal reasons.<br />
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===II Doe opposition===<br />
Following the resignation of Kyle Smith, an emergency leadership election occurred; Elliot Doe and Charles Slocum both ran for the position, with Elliot eventually winning.<br />
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Despite being an opposition party, the NDs were able to pass multiple major pieces of legislation during the 12th Grand Senate; this included an amendment that would trigger a by-election upon a Grand Senator defecting parties, as well as the banning of satirical parties and the creation of a system where petitions could result in national referendums. As a result of the banning of satirical party, the Rhinoceros Party was dissolved, with the [[Pirate Party of Elysium|Pirate Party]] being created by the Rhinoceros Party's leaders, Based Baddie and [[Johann Kümmel]]. Following the creation of the [[Christian Democratic Party (Elysium)|CDP]] and the removal of the Liberal Party from government, there were talks of a NatCon-Christian Democrat-Liberal-Pirate government, with the Pirate Party ruling out the possibility of said government.<br />
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[[File:NC’s anti-liberal poster .jpg|250px|thumb|left|Anti-Liberal poster released by the NCs]]<br />
The NC campaign leading up to the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, April 2021|April 2021 general election]] slammed the Progressives for attempting to suppress third parties and for not being able to work with other Grand Senators; Elliot Doe also attacked Adam Johnston for getting in useless fights without releasing a manifesto. In addition, he appointed Frederick Garrison – one of the first Grand Senators – as his deputy leader.<br />
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[[File:First ND poster.png|300px|thumb|right|First poster following the party's rebranding in April 2021.]]<br />
During the April 2021 general election, the NCs came second, winning 8 seats with 23% of the vote; this resulted in Doe gaining support in the party once more. Following the elections, he called for a party convention in order to determine how to reform the party. The Nationalist Democrats was formed out of the convention; it supported Kylite democracy and called for the restoration of a strong monarchy, the creation of a ceremonial state church and the institution of requirements that insured that politicians would put Elysium first. Following this, the NDs released a manifesto – named ''Pax Elysia'' – that resulted in the NDs gaining major support from its traditional local support base, as well as among disaffected conservatives. Between the dissolution of the CDP and the formation of the SD&MP, the party gained a large amount of votes.<br />
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Following the increase in support, the NDs petitioned for the restoration of the monarchy, which was opposed by the Liberal, Pirate and Progressive Parties. The petition resulted in a referendum where the pro-republic side won, with 52% of the vote. As a result of the close referendum, the NDs used the ''National Tribune'' – established in April 2021 – to call for the removal of [[Sean O'Neill]] from office and for a new referendum. In addition, the NDs sued the Grand Senate – stating that the amendment instituting a republic was illegal, but was narrowly upheld – and also launched an investigation into Progressive violations of the ''Transparency Act'', finding over 50 violations that had occurred in the past months. Due to this, the NDs motioned that a vote of no confidence in the government be held; despite being defeated, Progressive support continued to fall.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, July 2021|July 2021 general election]], the NDs won 10 seats with 31% of the vote, becoming the first conservative party in a year to win over 30% of the vote. The campaign leading up to the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|October 2021 general election]] saw the NDs releasing more campaign material than any other party, positioning themselves as the strongest supporters to monarchism and as the greatest opposition to anarchism, as well as an "agent of reform" against the incumbent Progressive government. In early August, the NDs undertook an election in order to choose a leader and deputy leader; Doe was oncemore re-elected as leader – defeating Caden "Freedom" Mes – while Based Baddie was elected deputy leader, defeating Charles Slocum and Frederick Garrison.<br />
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[[File:“Stop This Anarchism” Nationalist Democratic Poster.png|250px|thumb|left|An ND poster denouncing the "anarchism vote".]]<br />
Following the establishment of the LSE – originally the NRLE – in early August and its leader, May Junkin, making a statement saying, "fuck the establishment", the NDs said that the NRLE "will never form a competent government"; in response, the NRLE positioned itself as a party "dedicated to your voice than some arbitrary rule against profanity". The NDs promptly released private messages that revealed that the NRLE wanted to form an alliance with the NDs, with Junkin saying she would support the NDs if Jayden Atlee – chairman for the Progressives – was made a candidate for PM. This resulted in the waning of the NRLE by mid-August.<br />
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Following this, the NDs accused the Progressives and NRLE of supporting [[w:Laicism|laicism]] due to more progressive members of the Grand Senate supporting a proposal that would result in churches potentially being mandated to go against their faith. The NDs would also campaign on their success as the opposition, including their implementation of the referendum and recall systems, as well as a reawakened national debate on monarchism. Following this, Doe released a speech that accused the Progressives of killing democracy, citing inactivity, discontent with the incumbent government, the partisanship of the head of state, the notion that the Progressives cultivated a one-party state and reductions in private freedoms; criticism was made by the Progressives, Social Democrats, the LSE and the Pirates as a result of the speech. A few days after, the NDs released their iconic "Stop This Anarchism" poster, which showed the Elysiumite tricolor being painted over by the word "anarchism".<br />
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[[File:ND party declaring their support for “Cross King Country”.png|250px|thumb|right|An ND poster declaring its support for "cross, king and country", contrasting itself with the SA.]]<br />
In early September, the Social Alliance was formed, which campaigned on pagan and fascist values. In response, the NDs called the SA "a corruption of right-wing thought and of the ideals of Kylite democracy", stating that their predecessors "destroyed the first fascist party [and] we'll destroy this one too"; they also released posters accusing the SA of having "no loyalty to Elysium, no loyalty to our God, and no loyalty to our traditions". Eventually, the SA was run out of politics due to constant campaigning from the NDs and the Progressives against them.<br />
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The NDs promptly released the so-called "Nationalist agenda", which comprised Elysium leaving the Vesspuchi Zone, the repealment of treaties with small and inactive states, the passing of a ''Buy Elysiumite Act'' and continued opposition to the [[Grand Unified Micronational]] and the [[Cupertino Alliance]]. In addition, the "four freedoms" were released, which were a non-partisan head of state, the defending of free press and speech, the enforcement of the ''Transparency Act'' and stronger rights for commonwealths.<br />
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In early September, monarchist parties won the midterms; as a result, Doe announced that the republican experiment had failed, releasing two posters that showed the Progressive Party on their deathbed and the other stating that "Progressive poached can't stop the monarchist lion". The NDs also cited the monarchy having 8 heads of government – compared to the republic having one – as proof that the monarchy was more democratic. In addition, Based Baddie led a campaign in Greymont, named as Elysium's safest Progressive commonwealth, in order to flip a seat there. In the final month of the campaign, the NDs began a petition to have a second referendum on monarchism as a result of polling turning in favour of monarchism.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|October 2021 general election]], the NDs won 9 seats with 34.5% of the vote, being 5% behind the Progressives; in addition, they flipped a seat in Greymont. Following this, a referendum was held regarding monarchy, where restoration of monarchism won.<br />
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[[File:TEG midterms article cover .jpg|300px|thumb|left|A cover of the ''The Unionist'' with Based Baddie, deputy leader of the NDs, as the background; it declared the resurgement of the conservative "dynasty".]]<br />
The majority of the 14th Grand Senate was mostly dedicated to debates regarding the restoration of the monarchy, with the Whig caucus of the Progressives, the monarchist wing of the SDP and the NDs pushing for a strong monarchy, while the other Progressives and SDP pushed for a weaker monarchy. Upon the 13th Amendment being completed, the Progressives consistently pushed against it, citing grammar issues; this led to Robert Smith withdrawing his endorsement of the leaders of the Progressives and the SDP. Following this, Speaker Spooky Johnston, as well as PM Adam Johnston, created a two-week long session regarding environmental policy, which was denounced by Doe; as a result, he was made to leave the Grand Senate.<br />
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In response, the NDs announced a vote of no confidence regarding the government, with multiple Progressives joining the vote. As a result, the ''National Tribune'' published, at the time, the largest news article in Elysiumite history, denouncing the Progressives for attempting to filibuster the restoration of the monarchy; the NDs also overtook the Progressives in polling. In addition, a major cabinet rebellion occurred in the Johnston ministry, with multiple ministers declaring a boycott of cabinet functions.<br />
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The NDs also announced that they would work with the SDP for implementing term limits and a legislative reset. As a result of these, the Progressives denounced the SDP, despite the policies being rather mild; the SDP threatened to join calls for a snap election in response. Following this, the NDs won a national election for the first time, resulting in them flipping all but one commonwealth in the midterms.<br />
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[[File:Anti-Seán poster .png|250px|thumb|Left|A poster describing Seán O'Neill's "record" in terms of politics]]<br />
Following the midterms, Adam Johnston, James Christian and Spooky Johnston resigned from politics, with Spooky later renouncing his citizenship following messages being released of him calling for opposition parties to be banned. Thomas Bainbridge was promptly elected as speaker of the Grand Senate; he oversaw the conclusion of the debate on the 13th Amendment, which resulted in it passing the Grand Senate with bipartisan support. Soon after, Sean O'Neill was made leader of the Progressives; on the first day of his term as leader, the NDs published a "record" of him, which showed him to be an apologist of [[w:Joseph Stalin|Joseph Stalin]]. O'Neill promptly stepped down as leader following him learning of plans to replace him, with Bainbridge replacing him. Adam Johnston rebuked the NDs over this, resulting in his resignation; James would resign following [[Johann Kümmel]] being appointed interim Chancellor.<br />
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[[File:ND’s policy poster for the 15th GS election .png|300px|thumb|left|Poster displaying ND policies in the 15th GS election]]<br />
Following this, Doe did not release that many attacks on the Progressives, as he was friends with Bainbridge and didn't wish to see more resignations. In November, the NDs released the ''Democratic Papers'', which detailed a six-part agenda on how to restore Elysium's golden age.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/19cVD2cPp9G8DWMoZqOSb3bOK8lrKdaYcBwK2qg3E3dM/edit|title=The Democratic Papers|date=13 November 2021|access-date=5 July 2022}}</ref><br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|December 2021]] snap election, the NDs won 49.4% of the vote, becoming the first victory for a conservative party in a federal election in over a year. The day after, Elliot Doe was sworn in as Chancellor.<br />
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===Doe government===<br />
[[File:Elliot Doe's Imperial Photograph.jpg|right|thumb|Photograph of Elliot Doe.]]<br />
Elliot Doe opened his government with an Imperial Throne Speech on New Years'; this was the first time a Chancellor delivered a throne speech to an opening Grand Senate and was the longest monologue in the Grand Senate, being 15 paragraphs long. At the end of the speech, he declared that his goal was to make 2022 "the year of Elysium in micronationalism".<br />
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Doe's cabinet comprised 4 NDs, 3 Progressives, 2 independents and a Pirate; this revived a tradition from Kyle Smith's chancellorships, where he would have bipartisan cabinets. In addition, Chancellor's Questions were held for the first time in months. Doe's major pieces of legislation included the reformation of the nobility system and of Elysium's public library, the limitation of the Grand Emperor from serving in foreign nations and the implementation of term limits. Moustapha Hoteit retired from politics in the middle of Doe's term, after his resignation both Elliot Doe and Robert Smith praised him for his service. Elliot Doe appointed James Christian of the Social Democratic Party to be his Deputy Chancellor, later the two formed an official Democratic Alliance and released an eighteen page joint manifesto.<br />
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Elliot Doe was re-elected in May 2022, and appointed the same cabinet. Despite this a few days later Deputy Chancellor James Christian and Home Minister Adam Johnston stepped down from the cabinet due to disagreements with the Nationalist Democrats support of the Marriage and Civil Union Act, 2022. Following these resignations Elliot Doe appointed [[Johann Kummel]] as Deputy Chancellor and Home Minister.<br />
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==Policies==<br />
The Nationalist Democrats officially declared [[Kylite democracy]] as their primary ideology in July, 2022. Before this the ideology was already followed by most major party officials and was unofficially seen as the party ideology.<br />
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===Economic policy===<br />
The Nationalist Democrats take a more hands off approach to the economy than previous governments, focusing instead on government reform and civil service projects. Despite this the party does lay out some basic policies in their [[w:Manifesto|manifesto]] and in the Principles of Kylite Democrats, an essay about Kylite democracy by Elliot Doe.<br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have stated that they are more interested with fostering a new and more active [[w:Economy|economy]] rather than regulating what already exists in the Empire. As a result the Nationalist Democrats have repealed a number of acts which sought to regulate the economy which were passed by the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)]] including measures mandating [[w:Workplace democracy|workplace democracy]], pro-[[w:Trade union|union]] policies, and various [[w:Taxation|tax]] policies.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F_EB3cC554LHzLL3IWMpwzVFxRDtqKyniniHsJI7m-Y/edit#heading=h.nj3wi5dgnemy]</ref><br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have proposed and passed a number of policies which are meant to aid new corporations in being formed. This includes simplifying the [[w:Incorporation (business)|incorporation]] process,<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mm1C35yJRXFx4f1_84ue3lDBsa7UE5XRk62e3L89g2g/edit?usp=sharing]</ref> expanding [[w:Copyright|copyright protections]], and establishing [[w:Trademark|trademark]] and [[w:Patent|patent]] protections.<ref>[ https://docs.google.com/document/d/11RpyDDRDmkkyyHEjVDqYm2AVwKrmzMw1TUYzONjPPng/edit?usp=sharing]</ref><br />
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Unlike previous Progressive Ministries which have attempted to foster unions in Elysium, the Nationalist Democrats have not taken a strong policy toward unions. Instead the party has stated that they do not believe that legislation assisting unions is needed as the economy is still rather small, as such the Nationalist Democrats repealed the Union Act, 2021. In the Principles of Kylite democrats party leader Elliot Doe wrote that the government should take a neutral stance when dealing with despites between union and corporate interest, and that the government should mediate between the two and resolve the issue so a union becomes unneeded. Elliot Doe also wrote in that large unions which inhibit internal trade in the Empire should be contested. These writings could suggest the party may be open to rolling back constitutional protections for unions, but Elliot Doe has not confirmed or denied this.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.v57f4jo218a0]</ref><ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.yum24rt6sjl7]</ref><br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have actively supported anti-trust legislation, party leaders have stated there is a right to fair competition in the Empire which must be maintained by breaking up future [[w:Monopolies|monopolies]] if need be. Nationalist Democrats have also proposed the protections for [[w:Small business|small business]] be added to the constitution, including clauses that would prevent big corporations from being immune to regulations which apply to smaller corporations.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.ttx3p5k1b5ya]</ref><br />
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Nationalist Democrats are opposed to the creation of national [[w:Currency|currency]], stating it would prefer to wait until the nation already has a sustainably large internal market in their manifesto.<br />
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===Social policy===<br />
While most Nationalist Democrats are personally [[w:Socially conservative|socially conserverative]] the party has taken a more [[w:Social liberalism|liberal]] approach to [[w:Social policy|social policy]]. The party principles declares the party's support for keeping the Elysiumite government neutral in religious matters,<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.gg999bf29fdb]</ref> and generally the party takes a hands off approach to individuals life. Party leaders have stated they believe that churches should not be taxed.<br />
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There has been a debate in the party between those such as Elliot Doe and [[Thomas Bainbridge]] who want to maintain the party's handsoff position to social policy, and those like [[Christoph Billung]] who want a more [[w:Traditionalist|traditionalist]] approach to social policy.<br />
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[[File:ND “Democratic Papers” cover.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Cover of the ''Democratic Papers'', a manifesto released by the NDs in November 2021.]]<br />
The Nationalist Democrats call for a strong monarch that is bound by a constitution and by Parliament, in addition to playing a non-partisan role in politics; the NDs claim that, due to power sharing between the Grand Emperor, Chancellor, and Grand Senate, the monarch has their power checked as needed. Elliot Doe has argued that, as the Chancellor commands a majority in parliament and appoints the cabinet, the Grand Emperor provides a strong check on the power of the Chancellor. The NDs oppose the Progressive policy of having the cabinet appointed solely by the Chancellor, stating the non-partisan nature of the monarch extends to the cabinet.<br />
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The NDs also believe that parliamentary authority is to be centralized in the Grand Senate. Therefore, in the ''Democratic Papers'', they call for the end of legislative devolution and, by extension, the dissolution of Commonwealth and local legislatures. Instead, the NDs propose that First Ministers are to be elected directly by the citizens of their respective Commonwealth, who are to appoint a cabinet on behalf of the Grand Emperor and their Commonwealth noble. The NDs believe that the Grand Senate delegation of a Commonwealth is to work with their Commonwealth's cabinet in order to pass legislation that affects said Commonwealth in the Grand Senate; it has also called to rewrite the constitution of each Commonwealth.<br />
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The NDs wish to increase transparency and activity in the imperial government through a system of acts, Chancellor-directed actions, and amendments. The party has proposed placing a limit of three consecutive terms as Chancellor. In addition, they have blasted the prior Progressive government for not collecting ministerial agendas, with the NDs having more success in doing so. In addition, the NDs call for a return to monthly ministerial progress reports and a more general report regarding the state of the Empire. Elliot Doe has stated that he believes the Imperial High Court has the power to suspend unelected officials for not abiding by these rules. They've also proposed placing penalties on Grand Senators who are inactive by barring them from running in the next general election or by subjecting their seat to a by-election.<br />
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The NDs are some of the strongest defenders of the Council of Imperial Delegates; despite Progressive and SDP calls for the body to be dissolved, the NDs have supported it, stating that the Council is needed to elect a Grand Emperor. The NDs also support legislation being able to originate within the Council.<br />
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The NDs and SDP have announced a pact in order to pass legislation regarding a legislative reset, stating that, "when considering the current state of our laws, one must come to the conclusion that the legal system of this great nation is weeded and twisted. Laws stretch over four different forms of legal formats, ranging from one-page bills with little to no information and many loopholes to large, byzantine legislation we no longer require. A full reset on legislation, with the exception of the most recent laws, ought to be pursued, so we can start fully anew."<br />
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The NDs have stated they wish to focus less on economics and more on the professionalization and activity of the nation. Despite this, they have proposed expanding the nation's agricultural industry into the Commomwealth of Hilton. They also wish to encourage greater growth for newspaper and media companies.<br />
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===Foreign policy===<br />
The ND’s have stated their primary foreign policy is to expand Elysiumite influence, professionalize existing relations, while avoiding useless treaties. As such the party promotes the renegotiation of the various treaties the nation has currently signed, and creating new ones with nations in the southern United States. The party goes on further to state they wish to create an intermicronational alliance between various nations of the southeast. Lastly the party wants to expand the name of Elysium without establishing foreign relations and advertise Elysium to attract new citizens. The party also wishes to encourage other nations to join the Empire without manipulating them into the Empire like was attempted in previous administrations.<br />
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=Party factions=<br />
===Kylite democrats===<br />
{{Main|Kylite democracy}}<br />
[[File:Kylite Democratic logo .png|200px|thumb|right|A common symbol of Kylite democrats.]]<br />
This [[w:social conservatism|socially conservative]] right-wing grouping is currently associated with the mainstream of the party, and is the oldest tradition within the Nationalist Democratic Party and its predecessors, it’s closely associated with [[w: One-nation conservatism|one-nation toryism]]. The name stems from the founder of modern Elysiumite conservatism Chancellor Kyle Smith. To this end, it emphasises the country's [[w:Monarchy|royalist]] heritage, oppose any transfer of power away from the Empire—either downwards to the Commonwealths or upwards to foreign states—and seek to place greater emphasis on traditional Elysiumite culture. The ideology rose from the centrist and undefined Democracy Now Party to support for the creation of a conservative democracy within the context of the Empire.<br />
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Most Kylite democrats oppose the abolition of the Council of Imperial Delegates. Other members have called for the adoption of [[w:Presbyterianism|Presbyterianism]] as the national religion. Prominent Grand Senators from this wing of the party include Elliot Doe, Kyle Smith, and John Stark.<br />
===Tilites===<br />
[[File:Christoph Billung (2021).jpg|150px|thumb|left|A photograph of Christoph Billung, a notable Tilite.]]<br />
Tilites, better known as [[w:Absolute monarchism|absolutist]], came out of the traditional of the Vox Party rather than the Democratic Traditionalist and have rarely held high levels of influence in the party. The Tilites call for the restoration of an absolute monarchy and stronger Commonwealth rights primarily. Associated with traditional [[w:High Toryism|High Toryism]] the ideology is considered the furthest right within the party. The Tilites name originates from an early Elysiumite politician known as Tiler Adams who opposed the expansion of democracy within the Empire. The factions support base primarily comes from [[w:Baptist|Baptist]].<br />
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Tilites have called for a defense of marriage and getting rid of gender neutral language in legislation. The most notable Tilite is [[Christoph Billung]].<br />
===Bourbonites===<br />
[[File:Moustapha’s official photo.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Official photo of Based Baddie, a notable bourbonite.]]<br />
The final major faction of ND’s is the Bourbonites. The Bourbonites believe in [[w:Liberal conservatism|liberal conservatism]], [[w:Classical liberalism|classical liberalism]], and [[w:Progressivism|social progressivism]]. The Bourbonites grew out of the [[w:Libertarian|libertarian]] tradition of Chancellor [[Tau|Tau Barclay]] who was the leader of the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive-Libertarians]] and later left his party to help the DT’s form the Reform Party. Despite initial success the faction died out following Tau’s departure from politics. In late 2021 following Based Baddie, a student of Tau, joining the party and becoming deputy leader the party saw a revival of Bourbonite politics.<br />
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Bourbonites oppose the expansion of unnecessary government departments and call for the streamlining of government. The faction also calls for increased transparency in government adopting reforms like Chancellor’s questions and ministerial reports. Lastly Bourbonites have called for more merit and less partisan based appointments. This principle was able to effect the policy of the party when in their most recent manifesto the party called for a reset of legislation and for increased government transparency. The party also has set higher standards on ministers and appointed the most non-partisan cabinet of any Ministry in over a year. The most notable Bourbonite is Based Baddie.<br />
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|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, April 2021|2021 II]]<br />
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|{{increase}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]-[[Liberal Party of Elysium|Liberal]]}}<br />
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|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, July 2021|2021 III]]<br />
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|style="text-align:right;"|31%<br />
|{{Composition bar|10|33|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|30%<br />
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|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]-[[Liberal Party of Elysium|Liberal]]-SDMP}}<br />
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|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|2021 IV]]<br />
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|style="text-align:right;"|34.5%<br />
|{{Composition bar|9|26|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{decrease}} 1<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|35%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
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|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|2021 V]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|42<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|49.4%<br />
|{{Composition bar|13|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 4<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|52%<br />
|{{increase}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]-[[Social Democratic Party of Elysium|Social Democrats]]}}<br />
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|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, May 2022|2022 I]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|39<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|51.3%<br />
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|{{increase}} 1<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|56%<br />
|{{steady}} 1st<br />
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|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, September 2022|2022 II]]<br />
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|style="text-align:right;"|52%<br />
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|{{decrease}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|60%<br />
|{{steady}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]-[[Rhinoceros Party of Elysium|Rhino]]}}<br />
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|2022 III<br />
|[[Thomas Bainbridge|Thomas Bainbridge]]<br />
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| style="text-align: center;" |[[w:South Carolina|SC]]<br />
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| style="text-align: center;" |Robert Smith <br />{{small|High King}}<br />
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| style="text-align: right;" |11<br />
| style="text-align: right;" |34.74<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |English<br />Welsh<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |[[Sian von Uberquie|Sian]]<br />{{small|[[Monarchy of Morgannwg|Queen of Morgannwg]]}}<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |[[James Frisch]]<br />{{small|[[Prif Weinidog of Morgannwg|Prif Weinidog ]]}}<br />
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| style="text-align: right;" |0.15<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |English<br />Norwegian<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |[[Patrick I, Emperor of Paravia|Patrick]]<br />{{small|[[Monarchy of Demirelia|King of Demirelia]]}}<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |Lise Naesheim-Renwick<br />{{small|[[Statskansler of Demirelia|Statskansler]]}}<br />
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| style="text-align: right;" |9<br />
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| style="text-align: center;" |English<br />Irish<br />Latin<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |[[Connor Stumperth|Connor]]<br>{{small|[[Monarchy of Tusmore|King of Tusmore]]}}<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |Chase Nanatovich<br />{{small|[[Premier of Tusmore|Premier]]}}<br />
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! style="text-align: center;" |[[File:Flag of Alexander.png|border|70px]]<br />
! style="text-align: center;" |[[File:Coat of arms of Alexander.png|69px]]<br />
! style="text-align: left;" |{{small|Grand Duchy of}}<br />[[Grand Duchy of Alexander|Alexander]]<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |ALX<br />
|Richmond<br />
| style="text-align: right;" |8<br />
| style="text-align: right;" |6.2<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |English<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |[[Andrew Irons|Andrew]]<br />{{small|[[Monarchy of Alexander|Grand Duke of Alexander]]}}<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |[[Carl von Joseph Werzberg]]<br />{{small|[[First Minister of Alexander|First Minister]]}}<br />
|-<br />
! style="text-align: center;" |[[File:Flag of Rai Abelden.png|border|70px]]<br />
! style="text-align: center;" |[[File:Coat of arms of Rai.png|73px]]<br />
! style="text-align: left;" |{{small|Grand Duchy of}}<br />[[Grand Duchy of Rai|Rai]]<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |RAI<br />
|[[Batori]]<br />
| style="text-align: right;" |8<br />
| style="text-align: right;" |4.67<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |English<br />Sabian<br />
| style="text-align: center;" |[[Tarik of Sabia and Verona|Tarik]]<br />{{small|[[Monarchy of Rai|Grand Duke of Rai]]}}<br />
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<div>{{Infobox country<br />
|conventional_long_name = Imperial Republic of Traverria<br />
|native_name = <br />
|image_flag = <br />
|image_coat = <br />
|other_symbol = <br />
|image_map = <br />
|loctext = <br />
|map_caption = <br />
|motto = "Pana'ino Balrokakyi'ing Tseupepo"<br />
|englishmotto = "Our Great Home"<br />
|anthem = "Trazhelrila ne Balrokakyi'ing Tseupepo" <br /> "Traverria the Great Home"<br />
|capital = Trebazha<br />
|largest_city = Trekkhazheba<br />
|official_languages = English <br /> Traverrian<br />
|regional_languages = <br />
|religion = <br />
|demonym = Traverrian<br />
|government_type = Semi-meritocratic quasi-democratic constitutional monarchy<br />
|leader_title1 = Emperor (Ko'orlcho) and Empress (Ko'orlcha)<br />
|leader_title2 = Prime Minister<br />
|leader_title3 = Secondary Minister<br />
|leader_title4 = Chief of Armed Forces<br />
|leader_title5 = Head of the Imperial Council<br />
|leader_name1 = Emperor Kazho Kalreta (Andrew I) and Empress Kazho Nalima (Aliya I)<br />
|leader_name2 = Kazho Ka'apto (Robert)<br />
|leader_name3 = Kazho Sa'apta (Amy)<br />
|leader_name4 = Soto Ngone (Elliott)<br />
|leader_name5 = Rene Mondok<br />
|legislature = Imperial Council of Traverria<br />
|upper_house = <br />
|lower_house = <br />
|established = 29 May 2020<br />
|area = 3 sq. miles<br />
(4.828032 sq. kilometers)<br />
|population_census = 25<br />
|population_census_year =2022 <br />
|currency = Traverrian Trem<br />
|currency_code = TRM<br />
|GDP_nominal = <br />
|HDI = <br />
|time_zone = [[w:Pacific Standard Time|PST]]<br />
|time_zone_DST = [[w:Pacific Daylight Time|PDT]]<br />
|utc_offset = -8<br />
|utc_offset_DST = -7<br />
|ris002code =TR <br />
|cctld = .tr (proposed)<br />
|official_website = <br />
|footnotes = <br />
|area_km2=7.769964}}<br />
'''Traverria''', officially known as the '''Imperial Republic of Traverria''', and abbreviated as the '''I.R.T.''', is a micronation located in the southeast part of the city of [[w:Portland, Oregon|Portland, Oregon]]. It is bordered by [[Rakozia]] to the south. Traverria spans an area of 3 square miles (7.769964 square kilometres). The nation consists of three provinces and four special administrative divisions. The nation uses a semi-meritocratic quasi-democratic constitutional monarchy as it's governmental system. The official languages of Traverria are Traverrian and English.<br />
<br />
Five amendments have been passed since ratification. Traverria rapidly grew in size during the later part of 2020, reaching twenty-five citizens as of 31 August 2022, which also marked Traverria's first citizen out of the immediate vicinity. Traverria aspires to join alliances such as the [[Cupertino Alliance]] and [[Grand Unified Micronational]].<br />
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==Etymology and Vexilology==<br />
The name Traverria comes from the Traverrian word Trazhelrila, which roughly translates to "my homeland." In English, Traverria was derived from the word "traverse," as the Emperor knew the nation had come a long way, and traveled through time and physical distance, as well as change, to get where it was presently. The term "imperial republic" was derived from the nation having the ideas of a democratic republic, whilst having the Emperor and Empress as head of state.<br />
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The flag of Traverria has three horizontal stripes (dark blue, yellow, and green from top to bottom), a large black diamond (rhombus) shape, and a light blue star in the center. The dark blue represents the sky, peace, wisdom and intelligence of the nation. The yellow represents the sunrise on the horizon and the benevolence and wealth of the country. The green represents the fertile fields and forests, while also representing nature and harmony. The black represents the power and strength of the nation, the rhombus signifying the connection between heaven and earth. The light blue star represents peace and progression. <br />
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==History==<br />
<br />
===Pre-unification Era===<br />
Traverria was born as the State of Hadea, in an area of many other small warring states. The nations were mainly focused on acquisition of land, and skirmishes were commonplace, leading up to four wars that nearly shattered the community. After the fourth war, the nations of Hadea and Thornadia (the latter of which was run by the now Chief of Armed Forces of Traverria) agreed to merge and create Thornadea, which quickly dissolved into Thornadia and Falcadea. The capital of Falcadea moved locations due to the change in the location of the Presidential House, and by the time 2020 had just made its calendar appearance, Falcadea had changed, yet again, to the nation of Hanjiang (now today's Pa'anjya'ang/Hanjiang Province). As the nation slowly stabilized, it strived towards a united nation of prosperity, and after doing research on micronationalism, decided to create a new unified nation.<br />
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===Unification and Independence===<br />
In May 2020, the now Emperor Andrew I proposed to the leader of Thornadia a plan of unification. Immediately agreeing, Elliott of Thornadia became the Chief of Armed Forces of Traverria, and would become one of the most prominent figures in the development of Traverrian culture and government. After compiling a speech to give on the day that Traverria would become an independent nation, they ventured to the province of Thornadia and gave the Declaration of Independence in the now Sokan Special Administrative Region. More nation leaders were presented the unification plan, and after several weeks, nearly the entire sector was unified under an alliance, or had decided to merge with Traverria.<br />
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===First Cultural Golden Age===<br />
In the summer and fall of 2020, Traverria underwent a massive cultural boom, with the development of a flag, coat of arms, national symbols, and a language, The culture and language of Traverria was initially based off of Tibetan culture, and was dramatically influenced by the cultural backgrounds of each citizen, with the adding of Chinese, Korean, and Japanese customs. Cuisines were explored in the local produce grown in Traverria, and many sports were designed for entertainment. Traverria signed their first treaty of mutual recognition with the [[Grand Republic of Cycoldia]], though relations have become static since the signing of the treaty.<br />
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===The Great Immigration and the 2021 Recession===<br />
Traverria experienced a massive growth in population in Spring 2021. Emperor Kalreta attempted to make the nation more widely known, with mixed success. Multiple people in the vicinity of Traverria became citizens, though the presence of the nation was still relatively unknown. After this great immigration, though, Traverria underwent a massive recession, a period of inactivity that went on for months, finally ending in the fall of 2021. Traverria had almost completely stopped the development of culture, and the government was all but active. The only thing keeping the nation from going permanently defunct was the expanding of Traverria's cuisine, most of this being credited to Chief of Armed Forces Soto Ngone. Soto Ngone still remains a prominent developer of Traverrian culture. The nation eventually returned to life in the fall and winter of 2021 with word of micronationalism getting out, and much development in what is now regarded as the [[Willamette Valley Micronational Sector|Willamette Valley Micronational Sector.]]<br />
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===Second Cultural Golden Age and the Warring Nations Period===<br />
The Second Cultural Golden Age of Traverria can be credited to two things. Soto Ngone and his contributions in culture and military weapons development, and the creation of micronations in the Willamette Micronational Sector. With the creation of the nearby nation of Corkerierum, also known as Noralia (which is now defunct), the nation sprung back to life, this sudden activity further heightened when [[Rakozia]] and the now-defunct nation of Bambia (formerly known as Nazione Dei Pertetti). War between the nations of Bambia, Noralia, and the Great Canadian Empire were frequent, Traverria and Rakozia constantly mediating the young and boisterous micronational sector.The culture of all the nations around Traverria seemed to grow as well, as each nation exchanged ideas and culture. There was high tension between the nations, though, especially in early 2022, when it was revealed Bambia had created a Nazi-inspired flag and had embraced fascist ideals. This angered most micronations in the area, Rakozia notably being the most outraged. Skirmishes in areas near Bambia, which are now called the Corkerian-Bambian Skirmishes, were very common, though it remained a stalemate on either side. <br />
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====Traverrian-Bambian War====<br />
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=====Operation Zhu Zi=====<br />
The war originally started in February 2022, when the Traverrian Intelligence and Military Surveillance Agency (TIMSA) and Rakozian officials created a fake micronaion named Zephristan to spy on Corkerian and Bambian officials. This operation became known as Operation Zhu Zi, which translates to bamboo in Mandarin Chinese. At this point in time, Corkerierum and Bambia were allies, and Rakozia and Traverria had become allies. Shifting borders and conflicting ideologies also played a part in the tension of the region. After a few months, in May of 2022, just after Traverria's Independence Day, Traverria and Rakozia planned to invade Bambia in an attempt to show the consequence of the latter nation's former actions. <br />
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=====Operation Baked Beans and the Creation of Kalromchye Rlemyochye=====<br />
On June 2nd, 2022, Traverrian forces deployed from Trekkhazheba city and crossed the border into Bambia via the main Traverrian road T-3, taking a portion of the southern and western capital territory of Bambia. They were met with no resistance from Bambia. General Soto Ngone decided to name the new territory Kalromchye Rlemyochye, translating to almost/near victory. Traverria used it as a warning to Bambia, that any more actions along nazism or fascism will be punished. Bambia quickly dissolved, giving land to Traverria, Zephristan, and the newly formed nation of Adrenea before merging into Corkerierum, which became known as Noralia that same day.<br />
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===Modern Times===<br />
Traverria's modern history mainly consists of Traverria's desire to branch out in the community, the nation looking into many alliances to join, and expanding their economic sector with the introduction of tea farming and processing to the nation during the summer of 2022. Traverria also gained a Lunar Calendar during 2022 as well. After the dissolving of Noralia and the abandonment of Operation Zhu Zi, Traverria and Rakozia's activity has slowed significantly, but has not ceased.<br />
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==Geography and Climate==<br />
Traverria is located in the city of Portland Oregon, and is a nation within the Willamette Valley Micronational Sector. The geography of Traverria is characterized by low hills and the Willamette River. Traverria contains 3 provinces and 3 special administrative regions.<br />
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The nation is bordered to the west by the Willamette River, and is bordered to the east by the United State of America, as well as to the north. The southern border is mainly shared with Rakozia, but there is a small border with the United States only about one city block in length. The nation contains several parks, though most of the native fauna to the region has left due to heavy urbanization prior to Traverria's creation. <br />
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===Climate===<br />
The climate of Traverria is near identical to that of Portland, Oregon. Temperatures usually range from 82.3 °F in summertime to 36.2 °F in winter. Rainfall is heavily concentrated between October and April, with winter days typically being gray and rainy. Snow usually falls once or twice a year, though accumulations typically don't exceed four inches annually. Droughts and wildfires are common in the summer, and recently Traverria has had to issue health hazard warnings due to poor air quality or extreme temperatures. The highest recorded temperature in Traverria is 116 °F on June 28 2021, while the lowest was -3 °F. Severe weather, such as thunderstorms, are uncommon but occasionally happen during late summer, while tornadoes are nearly, though not completely, impossible. <br />
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===Environmental Conservation===<br />
Environmental conservation in Traverria is of serious importance to the nation. There is one National Wildlife Preserve, Sepche Sikaozha (Two Islands) Wildlife Preserve, and 6 national parks, dedicated to conservation of nature and outdoor recreation. The pollution in the Willamette River is also of great concern, and Traverrians strive for a cleaner river and stricter regulations from the USA concerning pollution, as both nations share the river.<br />
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==Administrative Divisions==<br />
Traverria has 3 provinces and 4 special administrative regions. <br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+Administrative Divisions<br />
!Flag<br />
!Name<br />
!Capital<br />
!Population<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Flag of Pa'anjya'ang (Hanjiang) Province.png|75px|border]]<br />
|Pa'anjya'ang-zho (Hanjiang Province)<br />
|Trebazha-zhima (Trebazha)<br />
|5<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
|Trezhozha-zho (Thornadia Province)<br />
|Trekkhazheba-zhima (Trekkhazhaba or Trekkha)<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Image of Machisa Provincial Flag.png|75px|border]]<br />
|Machisa-zho (Machisa Province)<br />
|Kato-zhima (Kato)<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
|Soka'an-ki'izho (Sokan Special Administrative Region)<br />
|Soka'an-zhima (Sokan City)<br />
|No permanent population<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
|Shaule-ki'izho (Shaulei Special Administrative Region)<br />
|Peti'a-zhima (Hadea)<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
|Sepachaulina-ki'izho (Sepchaulina Special Administrative Region)<br />
|Sepachaulina-zhima (Sepchaulina City)<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
|Toe Island Ki'i-zho (Special Administrative Region)<br />
|Soto-ki'izhima (Fort Soto)<br />
|(no permanent population)<br />
|}<br />
Traverria also divides it's provinces into counties and cities. There are only three recognized cities. <br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+Cities<br />
!Wordmark<br />
!Name<br />
!Province<br />
!Population<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Image of Trebazha City Flag.png|75px|border]]<br />
|Trebazha-zhima (Trebazha)<br />
|Pa'anjya'ang<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
|Trekkhazheba-zhima (Trekkhazhaba)<br />
|Trezhozha<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|[[File:Image of Kato City Flag.png|75px|border]]<br />
|Kato-zhima (Kato)<br />
|Machisa<br />
|2 (no permanent population)<br />
|}<br />
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==Demographics==<br />
The people of Traverria are known as Traverrians. Traverrians come from multiple ethnic backgrounds, but the large majority are classified into two groups, White and Asian. People of white descent make up a large majority of the population, while those of Asian descent make up the second largest and biracial make up the third largest. Traverrians can also be classified into Sokan and Shaulei Traverrians, based off of what sub-culture of Traverria they identify with. <br />
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===Language===<br />
Many languages are spoken in Traverria. Traverrian and [[w:English language|English]] are the two recognized languages in Traverria, but many other languages are spoken and written in the nation. Other languages include [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandarin_Chinese Mandarin Chinese], [[w:Lhasa Tibetan|Tibetan]], [[w:Polish language|Polish]], etc. [[w:Braille|Braille]] is also occasionally used. Other languages created by Traverrians are Sokan, Shaulei, and Traverr. Sokan and Traverr are no longer used but the Sokan sub-culture is still widely celebrated. Shaulei is currently being considered an official language by Traverrian officials. <br />
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===Religion===<br />
There is no state religion in Traverria, and most people are atheist. However, Buddhism is the most practiced religion, followed by Christianity. Zen and Vajryana are the two most widely practiced lineages of Buddhism in Traverria. Traverria has also proposed in developing its own sect of Buddhism.<br />
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==Foreign Relations==<br />
Traverria's sphere of foreign relations is small, as there are very few micronations that are aware of its existence. So far, Traverria is only part of one alliance and has nilateral relations with only one other micronation. The nation strives to join larger alliances and even open embassies in otehr nations, though this proves to be difficult due to a set of hurdles that inhibit the nation from doing so, such as lack of communication, conflicting ideologies, or the decay of micronationalism in the Willamette Valley Micronational Sector.<br />
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===Recognized nations===<br />
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====Unilateral recognition====<br />
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*{{flagicon|United Nations}} Majority of [[w:List of United Nations member states|United Nations member states]]<br />
*{{flagicon|Cupertino Alliance}} All member states of the [[Cupertino Alliance]]<br />
*{{flagicon image|GUM logo with text.png}} All member states of the [[Grand Unified Micronational]]<br />
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*{{flag|Abkhazia}}<br />
*{{flag|Adammia}}<br />
*{{flag|Aeternia}}<br />
*{{flag|Artsakh}}<br />
*{{flag|Benjastan}}<br />
*{{flag|Cimbrun}}<br />
*{{flag|Cycoldia}}<br />
*{{flag|Dracul}}<br />
*{{flag|East Turkestan}}<br />
*{{flag|Faltree}}<br />
*{{flag|Hong Kong}}<br />
*{{flag|Kosovo}}<br />
*{{flag|Ladonia}}<br />
*{{flag|Macau}}<br />
*{{flag|Palestine}}<br />
*{{flag|Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic}}<br />
*{{flag|Sealand}}<br />
*{{flag|Somaliland}}<br />
*{{flag|South Ossetia}}<br />
*{{flag|Taiwan}}<br />
*{{flag|Tibet}}<br />
*{{flag|Westarctica}}<br />
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====Bilateral recognition====<br />
<br />
*Rakozia<br />
*Cycoldia (formerly)<br />
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====Recognition refused====<br />
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*{{flag|Ausveria}}<br />
*{{flag|Chechnya}}<br />
*{{flag|China}}<br />
*{{flag|North Korea}}<br />
*{{flagicon image|Flag of Tucona.png}} [[Tucona]]<br />
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===Yellow, Orange and Red Lists===<br />
These lists are used in Traverria to determine if foreign relations and recognition is advisable or not, as well as whether or not the nation is a threat.<br />
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====Yellow List====<br />
These nations have conflicting ideologies but may be able to have successful (if shaky) diplomatic relations.<br />
<br />
====Orange List====<br />
These nations have stronger ideological differences than Traverria and have acted on their beliefs violently in the past. Relations will be shaky but somewhat manageable.<br />
<br />
*{{flag|Kapreburg}}<br />
*{{flag|Rodentia}}<br />
<br />
====Red List====<br />
There are severe ideological conflicts, as well as nations in this list are notoriously violent. Relations will be near impossible.<br />
<br />
*{{flag|Ausveria}}<br />
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==Politics and Government==<br />
Traverria is a semi-meritocratic, quasi-democratic constitutional monarchy. It is ruled by an Emperor and Empress (Ko'orlcho and Ko'orlcha respectively in Traverrian). There is a Prime Minister, Secondary Minister, and a Council with representatives of each province, each province getting up to two representatives each with the Secondary Minister being the tie-breaking vote (if there need be). The Imperial Council passes laws and decides judicial cases. <br />
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===Imperial Council Of Traverria===<br />
The Imperial Council of Traverria is the legislative and judicial branch of Traverria. It comprises of two representatives from each province (though there is only one representative from each province as of now). The Head of the Imperial Council is the one who calls bills to the floor, though they hold as much voting and presenting power as their fellow representatives. The Head of the Council also calls meeting to order and adjournment, but must do it within reason or else it will be a violation of the law. Representatives, like ministers, are elected biennially, Citizens may propose acts to the floor of the Council through their representative. The Imperial Council decides federal judicial cases, with a jury of the citizens that rotates regularly. <br />
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===Political Parties===<br />
Most Traverrians adhere to the Monarchic Party's values. However, Traverria strives to have many parties with representation of many different ideologies and beliefs.<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+Political Parties<br />
!Name<br />
!Symbol<br />
!Ideology<br />
!Leader(s)<br />
!Seats<br />
|-<br />
|Monarchic Party<br />
|TBD<br />
|Liberal, Semi-socialist<br />
|Emperor Kalreta<br />
Empress Nalima<br />
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|}<br />
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===Military and Police===<br />
Traverria is not a militaristic nation, but the nation itself has many people serving in the Royal Military of Traverria (RMT). Traverria's chief of armed forces, Soto Ngone, is also notably skilled and creating new Traverrian weapon technologies, and the weapons technology of Traverria is something highly prized in the nation. Traverria has an Army and Navy, but is still developing and gathering resources for an Air Force. Traverria's police force (known as the Traverrian National Police Force or TNPF) are a national force, regardless of province or city, much like the military of the nation, though the police force is separated into branches based on province and city. A jury of civilians is called for the convicted citizen to have a fair and equal trial with the judgment of their peers. Also, police may not hold people under custody arbitrarily (writ of habeas corpus) and cannot use general warrants to search a private residence (must obtain sufficient evidence in order to be able to search a private residence unless in times of emergency). The nation also has the Traverrian Environmental and Conservation Force (TECF) to patrol national parks and wildlife preserves, as well as keep the parks safe for civilian use.<br />
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==Culture==<br />
The culture of Traverria is very complex, and draws influence from many nations, including influnece from Portland, Oregon. Most adult Traverrians hold jobs as expats in Portland, and Traverrians usually take trips to Portland and the surrounding regions of Oregon and [[w:washington (state)|Washington]] for vacation. The [[w:oregon coast|Oregon Coast]] and [[w:columbia river gorge|Columbia River Gorge]] are popular vacation destinations for Traverrians. <br />
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=== National Holidays ===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+Holidays<br />
!Name<br />
!Date<br />
|-<br />
|Gregorian New Year<br />
|January 1<br />
|-<br />
|Valentine's Day<br />
|February 14<br />
|-<br />
|Traverrian Lunar New Year<br />
|February 19 2023<br />
|-<br />
|St. Patrick's Day<br />
|March 17<br />
|-<br />
|Easter<br />
|April 9 2023<br />
|-<br />
|[[w:vesak day|Vesak Day]]<br />
|May 5 2023<br />
|-<br />
|Independence Day<br />
|May 29<br />
|-<br />
|Indigenous People's Day<br />
|June 21<br />
|-<br />
|Traverrian Tea Festival and Harvest Festival<br />
|September 22-29<br />
|-<br />
|Thanksgiving<br />
|November 4 2022<br />
|-<br />
|Solstice<br />
|December 21<br />
|-<br />
|Christmas<br />
|December 25<br />
|}<br />
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=== Cuisine ===<br />
The cuisine of Traverria is very complex. It contains elements from many kinds of cooking around the world, most notably [[w:east asia|East Asian]], [[w:central europe|Central European]], and [[w:American cuisine|American]] influences. [[w:tea|Tea]] is an essential part of Traverrian culture, with meticulous ceremonies surrounding the beverage. Different types of tea are enjoyed at different times. For example, chai and black tea are enjoyed before or during breakfast, while rose tea and jasmine tea are usually used to cleanse your palette after a meal, usually after breakfast or dinner. Some essential ingredients in Traverrian cooking include garlic, ginger, fish, and numerous spices. The Traverrian diet ranges anywhere from a fish and meat-based meal to dishes made wholly of vegetables and fruit.<br />
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=== Sports ===<br />
The two most common sports in Traverria are Traverrian Wrestling (Trazhelrila'ino Kkhani) and Groundball (Tapyo). These sports are taught and practiced by Traverrians across the nation. Sword sparring is also common, and Traverrian sparring is often regarded as an art form as well as a sport. The most common sports from outside the country, though, are [[w:soccer|football (soccer)]], [[w:volleyball|volleyball]], [[w:cross-country running|cross-country]], [[W:swimming (sport)|swimming]], and [[w:table tennis|table tennis (ping-pong)]]. [[w:tablw foosball|Foosball]] is also enjoyed, notably at the Kazho Palace. <br />
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Traverria has several sports teams:<br />
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* FC Traverria (soccer)<br />
* Traverrian Volleyball Team<br />
* Traverrian Cross Country Team<br />
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=== Music and Art ===<br />
There are many types of music that Traverrians listen to. The most common is [[w:music of asia|East Asian]], [[w:classical music|classical]], [[w:electronic dance music|EDM]], and [[w:rock music|rock]]. Emperor Kazho Kalreta notably likes to listen to [[w:K-pop|Korean pop]] and [[w:gugak|gugak]] (traditional Korean) music. Some citizens play musical instruments, such as the [[w:violin|violin]], [[w:guitar|guitar]], [[w:bass guitar|bass]], [[w:drums|drums]], and [[w:saxophone|saxophone]], among others. The emperor has proposed created new Traverrian instruments, most notably his idea for a couple [[w:bamboo flute|bamboo flutes]] and a [[w:zither|zither]].</div>Elysiumhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=National_Democratic_Party_(Elysium)&diff=1284343National Democratic Party (Elysium)2022-09-29T01:30:42Z<p>Elysium: /* Electoral history */</p>
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<div>{{Infobox Party<br />
| name = Nationalist Democrats<br />
| logo = [[File:NATDEMLOGO.png|275px|center]]<br />
| colorcode = #FCCC9F<br />
| leader1_title = Senate Leader<br />
| leader2_title = Imperial Chamber Leader <br />
| leader1_name = [[Elliot Doe|Sir Elliot Doe]]<br />
| leader2_name = Sir Kyle Smith<br />
|anthem = [[w:Land of Hope and Glory|Land of Hope and Glory]]<br />
|foundation = 23 November 2020<br />
|predecessor = [[Union Democrats|Democratic Traditionalist]]<br />
|newspaper = ''National Tribune''<br />
|membership = 38<br />
|membership_year = 2021<br />
|ideology = {{unbulleted list|<br />
|'''[[#Political positions|Majority]]:'''<br />
|{{•}} [[Kylite democracy]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Anti-Communism|Anti-communism]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Responsible government|Responsible governing]] <br />
|'''[[#Political positions|Factions]]:'''<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Absolute monarchism|Absolute monarchism]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Libertarianism|Libertarianism]]<br />
}}<br />
|position = [[w:Centre-right|Centre-right]]<br />
|colours = {{colorbox|#FCCC9F}} [[w:Orange|Orange]] <br> {{colorbox|#142474}} [[w:Blue|Imperial blue]] <br> {{colorbox|#A8143C}} [[w:Red|Elysiumite red]]<br />
|seats1_title = [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]]<br />
|seats1 = {{ParlSeats|12|20|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|seats2_title = Imperial Council of Delegates<br />
|seats2 = {{ParlSeats|26|61|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|seats3_title = Commonwealth First Ministers<br />
|seats3 = {{ParlSeats|5|5|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|footnotes = <br />
}}<br />
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The '''Nationalist Democratic Party''', officially the '''Elysiumite Nationalist Democratic Party''' and known colloquially as the '''NatDems''', '''NDs''', or simply the '''Democrats''', is one of the two major [[w:Political party|political parties]], and current governing party, in the [[Empire of Elysium]]. The party is generally considered to be [[w:Syncretic politics|syncretic]] (being socially [[w:Centre-right politics|centre-right]] and fiscally [[w:Centrism|centrist]]). The party subscribes to [[Kylite democracy]], an ideological [[w:Conservatism|conservative]] idea which is found in Elysium. Despite this, the party has many factions, such as the [[w:Liberal conservatism|bourbonites]], [[w:Progressive-conservatism|progressive conservative]], and the [[w:Absolute monarchy|Tilites]]. The party currently has 13 Members of the [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]] and 5 appointed members of the Council of Imperial Delegates, with the governors of Hilton, Ticronvidia and Greymont, as well as the first ministers of Daeltheria and Kaiserhof-Nordhaus, being members of the party.<br />
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The Nationalist Democratic Party was founded in late 2020 by splitting off of the [[Union Democrats]] (formally the [[Democratic Traditionalist]]) due to the party leaving behind Kylite democracy and making an alliance with the New Libertarian Party. Under Elliot Doe, the two other Grand Senators walked out of the party and founded the Nationalist Democrats. Elliot Doe campaigned against the new Union Democrats saying they had left behind conservatism and [[w:Monarchy|royalism]]. The ND’s released a manifesto calling for the restoration of the Elysiumite monarchy, cracking down on citizen sharing, centralization of the nation, and withdrawing Elysium from foreign treaties. In 2021 the Union Democrats, now smaller than the ND’s merged into the party. Throughout all of this the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]] remained the largest party and the primary rival to both parties. Following the creation of the [[Social Democratic Party of Elysium]] the SDP and ND’s became federal rivals although many of their Commonwealth branches have worked together in coalitions.<br />
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The Nationalist Democrats came into government for the first time in [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|2021 V general election]], winning an outright majority and ending over a year of rule by [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]]. There has not been an election since their victory in December 2021 but in all nation wide polling the Nationalist Democrats have maintained a strong lead over their competitors. Upon winning the [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]] [[Robert Smith|HIM Robert Smith]] asked ND leader [[Elliot Doe]] to form a government. On 1 January 2022, Elliot Doe became Chancellor of Elysium.<br />
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The party's support base primarily comes from royalist, local [[Elyria]]ns–particularly [[w:Baptists|Baptist]] and [[w:Presbyterianism|Presbyterians]]–and anti-establishmentarians. The party's ability to shift political opinion–with them going from 12% of the vote upon entering politics to 72% currently–has led to the ND’s being considered some of Elysium’s most successful campaigners.<br />
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The party has a branch in each Commonwealth, although party policy remains rather centralized. The party is not affiliated with any international political associations, although there is reports they are considering founding a Micronational Royalist Association.<br />
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==History==<br />
===Origins===<br />
[[File:Democratic Traditionalist HQ logo.png|250px|left|thumb|The logo of the DTs, a predecessor to the Nationalist Democrats.]]<br />
The party was created in November 2020 by [[Elliot Doe]]. Many Elysiumites consider it a direct successor to the [[Democratic Traditionalist]] of Kyle Smith instead than the Union Democrats, due to the ND’s embracing Kyle Smith’s principles of government of a [[w:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchism]] and an outward facing Empire, compared to the Union Democratic rejection of said ideals.<br />
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The Democratic Traditionalist were one of the major parties of Elysium from 2018 to 2020 and ushered in the end of absolutism in Elysium. The party is most famous for its leader Kyle Smith, the first true Chancellor of Elysium and often times called the architect of the Elysiumite Empire. Kyle Smith, with [[Robert Smith|HIM Robert II]], created the first constitution of Elysium, saw the creation of an elected legislature, and globalized Elysium; his chancellorship also saw the addition of numerous nations into the Empire.<br />
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[[File:NEP poster.jpg|300px|thumb|right|An NEP poster, denouncing the Democratic Socialist Party for wanting to weaken the monarchy (presumably through socialist ideals).]]<br />
The Democratic Traditionalist later merged with the bourbonite faction of the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progresssive-Libertarian Party]], which was led by [[Tau Barclay]], creating the Reform Party. Following his departure from Elysium following the [[Vox Populi (organisation)|Vox Populi scandal]], the party became a party of conservatism, with Kylite democrats having dominance within the party. In order to unite the country following the Vox Populi scandal, the Reform Party reached out to the Progressive Party and with them created the [[New Elysium Party|National Alliance]]; the two would later merge as the [[New Elysium Party]]. Despite winning 95% of the vote in the [[Elysiumite March 2020 senatorial election|March 2020 general election]], Kyle Smith would step down in spring 2020, citing his inactivity.<br />
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As a result of Kyle's departure, [[Adam Johnston]] became the most-popular politician in Elysium; during the [[Elysiumite May 2020 senatorial election|May 2020 general election]], the NEP gained 79% of the vote. Eventually, however, the NEP broke up following Robert Smith's departure from the party and his call for the party to be dissolved. The conservative wing of the NEP was split between Kylite democrats – who opposed republicanism & anti-monarchism within Elysium and formed the [[Union Democrats|Imperial Democratic Traditionalist]] – and the aforementioned bourbonites under the leadership of Javaske – a student of Tau Barclay – who formed the Evolutionary Party.<br />
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During this time period, the DTs took numerous losses, including the institution of republicanism in July 2020 and the DTs being tied in second with the Evolutionary Party during the [[Elysiumite July 2020 senatorial election|general election in the same month]], with 10.3% of the vote; the July 2020 general election was the only election where the DTs did not finish in first or second.<br />
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[[File:Union Democratic Party logo.png|250px|thumb|left|Logo of the Union Democrats, from which the Nationalist Democrats split off.]]<br />
The [[Elysiumite October 2020 senatorial election|October 2020 general election]] was the last election the DTs participated in. Despite winning 5 seats with 19% of the vote, the party still trailed behind the Progressives, who had gained 56% of the vote; in addition, the party, embarrassingly, lost several polls prior to the election to the [[Rhinoceros Party (Elysium)|Rhinoceros Party]]. Following the election, [[May Junkin]] founded the New Libertarian Party alongside [[Corvin I & II|Corvin]]; it would merge into the DTs, forming the [[Union Democrats]]. The merger resulted in a split within the party; as a result, Elliot Doe, alongside outspoken traditionalist JP, formed the Christian Conservative Party; it was later renamed the National Conservative Party.<br />
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===I Doe opposition===<br />
Following the creation of the National Conservative Party, a majority of the Union Democratic caucus in the Grand Senate defected parties; eventually, the UDs merged with the National Conservatives following Junkin's departure from Elysium. This merger resulted in Elliot Doe becoming the leader of the opposition within the Grand Senate.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, January 2021|January 2021 general election]], the National Conservatives won 6 seats and 24% of the vote; Elliot Doe resigned as a result of the election, citing that the election was an "embarrasing defeat" for his party.<br />
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===Smith opposition===<br />
[[File:DoeSmithLogo.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The only poster made during the leadership of Kyle Smith.]]<br />
Following Doe's resignation, Kyle Smith was made leader of the National Democrats; however, due to its reorganization, the party was unable to contest the Speaker elections. Following Spooky Johnston's refusal to hear new Speaker nominations, the party threatened to boycott the Grand Senate; however, this was talked down by Robert Smith and Doe. Following this and calls from [[Thomas Bainbridge]], Robert Smith issued an executive order that outlined how to elect the Speaker.<br />
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A few days later, Kyle Smith stepped down as leader, citing unforeseen personal reasons.<br />
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===II Doe opposition===<br />
Following the resignation of Kyle Smith, an emergency leadership election occurred; Elliot Doe and Charles Slocum both ran for the position, with Elliot eventually winning.<br />
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Despite being an opposition party, the NDs were able to pass multiple major pieces of legislation during the 12th Grand Senate; this included an amendment that would trigger a by-election upon a Grand Senator defecting parties, as well as the banning of satirical parties and the creation of a system where petitions could result in national referendums. As a result of the banning of satirical party, the Rhinoceros Party was dissolved, with the [[Pirate Party of Elysium|Pirate Party]] being created by the Rhinoceros Party's leaders, Based Baddie and [[Johann Kümmel]]. Following the creation of the [[Christian Democratic Party (Elysium)|CDP]] and the removal of the Liberal Party from government, there were talks of a NatCon-Christian Democrat-Liberal-Pirate government, with the Pirate Party ruling out the possibility of said government.<br />
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[[File:NC’s anti-liberal poster .jpg|250px|thumb|left|Anti-Liberal poster released by the NCs]]<br />
The NC campaign leading up to the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, April 2021|April 2021 general election]] slammed the Progressives for attempting to suppress third parties and for not being able to work with other Grand Senators; Elliot Doe also attacked Adam Johnston for getting in useless fights without releasing a manifesto. In addition, he appointed Frederick Garrison – one of the first Grand Senators – as his deputy leader.<br />
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[[File:First ND poster.png|300px|thumb|right|First poster following the party's rebranding in April 2021.]]<br />
During the April 2021 general election, the NCs came second, winning 8 seats with 23% of the vote; this resulted in Doe gaining support in the party once more. Following the elections, he called for a party convention in order to determine how to reform the party. The Nationalist Democrats was formed out of the convention; it supported Kylite democracy and called for the restoration of a strong monarchy, the creation of a ceremonial state church and the institution of requirements that insured that politicians would put Elysium first. Following this, the NDs released a manifesto – named ''Pax Elysia'' – that resulted in the NDs gaining major support from its traditional local support base, as well as among disaffected conservatives. Between the dissolution of the CDP and the formation of the SD&MP, the party gained a large amount of votes.<br />
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Following the increase in support, the NDs petitioned for the restoration of the monarchy, which was opposed by the Liberal, Pirate and Progressive Parties. The petition resulted in a referendum where the pro-republic side won, with 52% of the vote. As a result of the close referendum, the NDs used the ''National Tribune'' – established in April 2021 – to call for the removal of [[Sean O'Neill]] from office and for a new referendum. In addition, the NDs sued the Grand Senate – stating that the amendment instituting a republic was illegal, but was narrowly upheld – and also launched an investigation into Progressive violations of the ''Transparency Act'', finding over 50 violations that had occurred in the past months. Due to this, the NDs motioned that a vote of no confidence in the government be held; despite being defeated, Progressive support continued to fall.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, July 2021|July 2021 general election]], the NDs won 10 seats with 31% of the vote, becoming the first conservative party in a year to win over 30% of the vote. The campaign leading up to the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|October 2021 general election]] saw the NDs releasing more campaign material than any other party, positioning themselves as the strongest supporters to monarchism and as the greatest opposition to anarchism, as well as an "agent of reform" against the incumbent Progressive government. In early August, the NDs undertook an election in order to choose a leader and deputy leader; Doe was oncemore re-elected as leader – defeating Caden "Freedom" Mes – while Based Baddie was elected deputy leader, defeating Charles Slocum and Frederick Garrison.<br />
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[[File:“Stop This Anarchism” Nationalist Democratic Poster.png|250px|thumb|left|An ND poster denouncing the "anarchism vote".]]<br />
Following the establishment of the LSE – originally the NRLE – in early August and its leader, May Junkin, making a statement saying, "fuck the establishment", the NDs said that the NRLE "will never form a competent government"; in response, the NRLE positioned itself as a party "dedicated to your voice than some arbitrary rule against profanity". The NDs promptly released private messages that revealed that the NRLE wanted to form an alliance with the NDs, with Junkin saying she would support the NDs if Jayden Atlee – chairman for the Progressives – was made a candidate for PM. This resulted in the waning of the NRLE by mid-August.<br />
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Following this, the NDs accused the Progressives and NRLE of supporting [[w:Laicism|laicism]] due to more progressive members of the Grand Senate supporting a proposal that would result in churches potentially being mandated to go against their faith. The NDs would also campaign on their success as the opposition, including their implementation of the referendum and recall systems, as well as a reawakened national debate on monarchism. Following this, Doe released a speech that accused the Progressives of killing democracy, citing inactivity, discontent with the incumbent government, the partisanship of the head of state, the notion that the Progressives cultivated a one-party state and reductions in private freedoms; criticism was made by the Progressives, Social Democrats, the LSE and the Pirates as a result of the speech. A few days after, the NDs released their iconic "Stop This Anarchism" poster, which showed the Elysiumite tricolor being painted over by the word "anarchism".<br />
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[[File:ND party declaring their support for “Cross King Country”.png|250px|thumb|right|An ND poster declaring its support for "cross, king and country", contrasting itself with the SA.]]<br />
In early September, the Social Alliance was formed, which campaigned on pagan and fascist values. In response, the NDs called the SA "a corruption of right-wing thought and of the ideals of Kylite democracy", stating that their predecessors "destroyed the first fascist party [and] we'll destroy this one too"; they also released posters accusing the SA of having "no loyalty to Elysium, no loyalty to our God, and no loyalty to our traditions". Eventually, the SA was run out of politics due to constant campaigning from the NDs and the Progressives against them.<br />
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The NDs promptly released the so-called "Nationalist agenda", which comprised Elysium leaving the Vesspuchi Zone, the repealment of treaties with small and inactive states, the passing of a ''Buy Elysiumite Act'' and continued opposition to the [[Grand Unified Micronational]] and the [[Cupertino Alliance]]. In addition, the "four freedoms" were released, which were a non-partisan head of state, the defending of free press and speech, the enforcement of the ''Transparency Act'' and stronger rights for commonwealths.<br />
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In early September, monarchist parties won the midterms; as a result, Doe announced that the republican experiment had failed, releasing two posters that showed the Progressive Party on their deathbed and the other stating that "Progressive poached can't stop the monarchist lion". The NDs also cited the monarchy having 8 heads of government – compared to the republic having one – as proof that the monarchy was more democratic. In addition, Based Baddie led a campaign in Greymont, named as Elysium's safest Progressive commonwealth, in order to flip a seat there. In the final month of the campaign, the NDs began a petition to have a second referendum on monarchism as a result of polling turning in favour of monarchism.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|October 2021 general election]], the NDs won 9 seats with 34.5% of the vote, being 5% behind the Progressives; in addition, they flipped a seat in Greymont. Following this, a referendum was held regarding monarchy, where restoration of monarchism won.<br />
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[[File:TEG midterms article cover .jpg|300px|thumb|left|A cover of the ''The Unionist'' with Based Baddie, deputy leader of the NDs, as the background; it declared the resurgement of the conservative "dynasty".]]<br />
The majority of the 14th Grand Senate was mostly dedicated to debates regarding the restoration of the monarchy, with the Whig caucus of the Progressives, the monarchist wing of the SDP and the NDs pushing for a strong monarchy, while the other Progressives and SDP pushed for a weaker monarchy. Upon the 13th Amendment being completed, the Progressives consistently pushed against it, citing grammar issues; this led to Robert Smith withdrawing his endorsement of the leaders of the Progressives and the SDP. Following this, Speaker Spooky Johnston, as well as PM Adam Johnston, created a two-week long session regarding environmental policy, which was denounced by Doe; as a result, he was made to leave the Grand Senate.<br />
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In response, the NDs announced a vote of no confidence regarding the government, with multiple Progressives joining the vote. As a result, the ''National Tribune'' published, at the time, the largest news article in Elysiumite history, denouncing the Progressives for attempting to filibuster the restoration of the monarchy; the NDs also overtook the Progressives in polling. In addition, a major cabinet rebellion occurred in the Johnston ministry, with multiple ministers declaring a boycott of cabinet functions.<br />
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The NDs also announced that they would work with the SDP for implementing term limits and a legislative reset. As a result of these, the Progressives denounced the SDP, despite the policies being rather mild; the SDP threatened to join calls for a snap election in response. Following this, the NDs won a national election for the first time, resulting in them flipping all but one commonwealth in the midterms.<br />
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[[File:Anti-Seán poster .png|250px|thumb|Left|A poster describing Seán O'Neill's "record" in terms of politics]]<br />
Following the midterms, Adam Johnston, James Christian and Spooky Johnston resigned from politics, with Spooky later renouncing his citizenship following messages being released of him calling for opposition parties to be banned. Thomas Bainbridge was promptly elected as speaker of the Grand Senate; he oversaw the conclusion of the debate on the 13th Amendment, which resulted in it passing the Grand Senate with bipartisan support. Soon after, Sean O'Neill was made leader of the Progressives; on the first day of his term as leader, the NDs published a "record" of him, which showed him to be an apologist of [[w:Joseph Stalin|Joseph Stalin]]. O'Neill promptly stepped down as leader following him learning of plans to replace him, with Bainbridge replacing him. Adam Johnston rebuked the NDs over this, resulting in his resignation; James would resign following [[Johann Kümmel]] being appointed interim Chancellor.<br />
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[[File:ND’s policy poster for the 15th GS election .png|300px|thumb|left|Poster displaying ND policies in the 15th GS election]]<br />
Following this, Doe did not release that many attacks on the Progressives, as he was friends with Bainbridge and didn't wish to see more resignations. In November, the NDs released the ''Democratic Papers'', which detailed a six-part agenda on how to restore Elysium's golden age.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/19cVD2cPp9G8DWMoZqOSb3bOK8lrKdaYcBwK2qg3E3dM/edit|title=The Democratic Papers|date=13 November 2021|access-date=5 July 2022}}</ref><br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|December 2021]] snap election, the NDs won 49.4% of the vote, becoming the first victory for a conservative party in a federal election in over a year. The day after, Elliot Doe was sworn in as Chancellor.<br />
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===Doe government===<br />
[[File:Elliot Doe's Imperial Photograph.jpg|right|thumb|Photograph of Elliot Doe.]]<br />
Elliot Doe opened his government with an Imperial Throne Speech on New Years'; this was the first time a Chancellor delivered a throne speech to an opening Grand Senate and was the longest monologue in the Grand Senate, being 15 paragraphs long. At the end of the speech, he declared that his goal was to make 2022 "the year of Elysium in micronationalism".<br />
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Doe's cabinet comprised 4 NDs, 3 Progressives, 2 independents and a Pirate; this revived a tradition from Kyle Smith's chancellorships, where he would have bipartisan cabinets. In addition, Chancellor's Questions were held for the first time in months. Doe's major pieces of legislation included the reformation of the nobility system and of Elysium's public library, the limitation of the Grand Emperor from serving in foreign nations and the implementation of term limits. Moustapha Hoteit retired from politics in the middle of Doe's term, after his resignation both Elliot Doe and Robert Smith praised him for his service. Elliot Doe appointed James Christian of the Social Democratic Party to be his Deputy Chancellor, later the two formed an official Democratic Alliance and released an eighteen page joint manifesto.<br />
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Elliot Doe was re-elected in May 2022, and appointed the same cabinet. Despite this a few days later Deputy Chancellor James Christian and Home Minister Adam Johnston stepped down from the cabinet due to disagreements with the Nationalist Democrats support of the Marriage and Civil Union Act, 2022. Following these resignations Elliot Doe appointed [[Johann Kummel]] as Deputy Chancellor and Home Minister.<br />
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==Policies==<br />
The Nationalist Democrats officially declared [[Kylite democracy]] as their primary ideology in July, 2022. Before this the ideology was already followed by most major party officials and was unofficially seen as the party ideology.<br />
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===Economic policy===<br />
The Nationalist Democrats take a more hands off approach to the economy than previous governments, focusing instead on government reform and civil service projects. Despite this the party does lay out some basic policies in their [[w:Manifesto|manifesto]] and in the Principles of Kylite Democrats, an essay about Kylite democracy by Elliot Doe.<br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have stated that they are more interested with fostering a new and more active [[w:Economy|economy]] rather than regulating what already exists in the Empire. As a result the Nationalist Democrats have repealed a number of acts which sought to regulate the economy which were passed by the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)]] including measures mandating [[w:Workplace democracy|workplace democracy]], pro-[[w:Trade union|union]] policies, and various [[w:Taxation|tax]] policies.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F_EB3cC554LHzLL3IWMpwzVFxRDtqKyniniHsJI7m-Y/edit#heading=h.nj3wi5dgnemy]</ref><br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have proposed and passed a number of policies which are meant to aid new corporations in being formed. This includes simplifying the [[w:Incorporation (business)|incorporation]] process,<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mm1C35yJRXFx4f1_84ue3lDBsa7UE5XRk62e3L89g2g/edit?usp=sharing]</ref> expanding [[w:Copyright|copyright protections]], and establishing [[w:Trademark|trademark]] and [[w:Patent|patent]] protections.<ref>[ https://docs.google.com/document/d/11RpyDDRDmkkyyHEjVDqYm2AVwKrmzMw1TUYzONjPPng/edit?usp=sharing]</ref><br />
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Unlike previous Progressive Ministries which have attempted to foster unions in Elysium, the Nationalist Democrats have not taken a strong policy toward unions. Instead the party has stated that they do not believe that legislation assisting unions is needed as the economy is still rather small, as such the Nationalist Democrats repealed the Union Act, 2021. In the Principles of Kylite democrats party leader Elliot Doe wrote that the government should take a neutral stance when dealing with despites between union and corporate interest, and that the government should mediate between the two and resolve the issue so a union becomes unneeded. Elliot Doe also wrote in that large unions which inhibit internal trade in the Empire should be contested. These writings could suggest the party may be open to rolling back constitutional protections for unions, but Elliot Doe has not confirmed or denied this.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.v57f4jo218a0]</ref><ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.yum24rt6sjl7]</ref><br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have actively supported anti-trust legislation, party leaders have stated there is a right to fair competition in the Empire which must be maintained by breaking up future [[w:Monopolies|monopolies]] if need be. Nationalist Democrats have also proposed the protections for [[w:Small business|small business]] be added to the constitution, including clauses that would prevent big corporations from being immune to regulations which apply to smaller corporations.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.ttx3p5k1b5ya]</ref><br />
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Nationalist Democrats are opposed to the creation of national [[w:Currency|currency]], stating it would prefer to wait until the nation already has a sustainably large internal market in their manifesto.<br />
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===Social policy===<br />
While most Nationalist Democrats are personally [[w:Socially conservative|socially conserverative]] the party has taken a more [[w:Social liberalism|liberal]] approach to [[w:Social policy|social policy]]. The party principles declares the party's support for keeping the Elysiumite government neutral in religious matters,<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.gg999bf29fdb]</ref> and generally the party takes a hands off approach to individuals life. Party leaders have stated they believe that churches should not be taxed.<br />
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There has been a debate in the party between those such as Elliot Doe and [[Thomas Bainbridge]] who want to maintain the party's handsoff position to social policy, and those like [[Christoph Billung]] who want a more [[w:Traditionalist|traditionalist]] approach to social policy.<br />
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[[File:ND “Democratic Papers” cover.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Cover of the ''Democratic Papers'', a manifesto released by the NDs in November 2021.]]<br />
The Nationalist Democrats call for a strong monarch that is bound by a constitution and by Parliament, in addition to playing a non-partisan role in politics; the NDs claim that, due to power sharing between the Grand Emperor, Chancellor, and Grand Senate, the monarch has their power checked as needed. Elliot Doe has argued that, as the Chancellor commands a majority in parliament and appoints the cabinet, the Grand Emperor provides a strong check on the power of the Chancellor. The NDs oppose the Progressive policy of having the cabinet appointed solely by the Chancellor, stating the non-partisan nature of the monarch extends to the cabinet.<br />
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The NDs also believe that parliamentary authority is to be centralized in the Grand Senate. Therefore, in the ''Democratic Papers'', they call for the end of legislative devolution and, by extension, the dissolution of Commonwealth and local legislatures. Instead, the NDs propose that First Ministers are to be elected directly by the citizens of their respective Commonwealth, who are to appoint a cabinet on behalf of the Grand Emperor and their Commonwealth noble. The NDs believe that the Grand Senate delegation of a Commonwealth is to work with their Commonwealth's cabinet in order to pass legislation that affects said Commonwealth in the Grand Senate; it has also called to rewrite the constitution of each Commonwealth.<br />
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The NDs wish to increase transparency and activity in the imperial government through a system of acts, Chancellor-directed actions, and amendments. The party has proposed placing a limit of three consecutive terms as Chancellor. In addition, they have blasted the prior Progressive government for not collecting ministerial agendas, with the NDs having more success in doing so. In addition, the NDs call for a return to monthly ministerial progress reports and a more general report regarding the state of the Empire. Elliot Doe has stated that he believes the Imperial High Court has the power to suspend unelected officials for not abiding by these rules. They've also proposed placing penalties on Grand Senators who are inactive by barring them from running in the next general election or by subjecting their seat to a by-election.<br />
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The NDs are some of the strongest defenders of the Council of Imperial Delegates; despite Progressive and SDP calls for the body to be dissolved, the NDs have supported it, stating that the Council is needed to elect a Grand Emperor. The NDs also support legislation being able to originate within the Council.<br />
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The NDs and SDP have announced a pact in order to pass legislation regarding a legislative reset, stating that, "when considering the current state of our laws, one must come to the conclusion that the legal system of this great nation is weeded and twisted. Laws stretch over four different forms of legal formats, ranging from one-page bills with little to no information and many loopholes to large, byzantine legislation we no longer require. A full reset on legislation, with the exception of the most recent laws, ought to be pursued, so we can start fully anew."<br />
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The NDs have stated they wish to focus less on economics and more on the professionalization and activity of the nation. Despite this, they have proposed expanding the nation's agricultural industry into the Commomwealth of Hilton. They also wish to encourage greater growth for newspaper and media companies.<br />
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===Foreign policy===<br />
The ND’s have stated their primary foreign policy is to expand Elysiumite influence, professionalize existing relations, while avoiding useless treaties. As such the party promotes the renegotiation of the various treaties the nation has currently signed, and creating new ones with nations in the southern United States. The party goes on further to state they wish to create an intermicronational alliance between various nations of the southeast. Lastly the party wants to expand the name of Elysium without establishing foreign relations and advertise Elysium to attract new citizens. The party also wishes to encourage other nations to join the Empire without manipulating them into the Empire like was attempted in previous administrations.<br />
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=Party factions=<br />
===Kylite democrats===<br />
{{Main|Kylite democracy}}<br />
[[File:Kylite Democratic logo .png|200px|thumb|right|A common symbol of Kylite democrats.]]<br />
This [[w:social conservatism|socially conservative]] right-wing grouping is currently associated with the mainstream of the party, and is the oldest tradition within the Nationalist Democratic Party and its predecessors, it’s closely associated with [[w: One-nation conservatism|one-nation toryism]]. The name stems from the founder of modern Elysiumite conservatism Chancellor Kyle Smith. To this end, it emphasises the country's [[w:Monarchy|royalist]] heritage, oppose any transfer of power away from the Empire—either downwards to the Commonwealths or upwards to foreign states—and seek to place greater emphasis on traditional Elysiumite culture. The ideology rose from the centrist and undefined Democracy Now Party to support for the creation of a conservative democracy within the context of the Empire.<br />
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Most Kylite democrats oppose the abolition of the Council of Imperial Delegates. Other members have called for the adoption of [[w:Presbyterianism|Presbyterianism]] as the national religion. Prominent Grand Senators from this wing of the party include Elliot Doe, Kyle Smith, and John Stark.<br />
===Tilites===<br />
[[File:Christoph Billung (2021).jpg|150px|thumb|left|A photograph of Christoph Billung, a notable Tilite.]]<br />
Tilites, better known as [[w:Absolute monarchism|absolutist]], came out of the traditional of the Vox Party rather than the Democratic Traditionalist and have rarely held high levels of influence in the party. The Tilites call for the restoration of an absolute monarchy and stronger Commonwealth rights primarily. Associated with traditional [[w:High Toryism|High Toryism]] the ideology is considered the furthest right within the party. The Tilites name originates from an early Elysiumite politician known as Tiler Adams who opposed the expansion of democracy within the Empire. The factions support base primarily comes from [[w:Baptist|Baptist]].<br />
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Tilites have called for a defense of marriage and getting rid of gender neutral language in legislation. The most notable Tilite is [[Christoph Billung]].<br />
===Bourbonites===<br />
[[File:Moustapha’s official photo.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Official photo of Based Baddie, a notable bourbonite.]]<br />
The final major faction of ND’s is the Bourbonites. The Bourbonites believe in [[w:Liberal conservatism|liberal conservatism]], [[w:Classical liberalism|classical liberalism]], and [[w:Progressivism|social progressivism]]. The Bourbonites grew out of the [[w:Libertarian|libertarian]] tradition of Chancellor [[Tau|Tau Barclay]] who was the leader of the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive-Libertarians]] and later left his party to help the DT’s form the Reform Party. Despite initial success the faction died out following Tau’s departure from politics. In late 2021 following Based Baddie, a student of Tau, joining the party and becoming deputy leader the party saw a revival of Bourbonite politics.<br />
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Bourbonites oppose the expansion of unnecessary government departments and call for the streamlining of government. The faction also calls for increased transparency in government adopting reforms like Chancellor’s questions and ministerial reports. Lastly Bourbonites have called for more merit and less partisan based appointments. This principle was able to effect the policy of the party when in their most recent manifesto the party called for a reset of legislation and for increased government transparency. The party also has set higher standards on ministers and appointed the most non-partisan cabinet of any Ministry in over a year. The most notable Bourbonite is Based Baddie.<br />
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=Electoral history=<br />
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|-<br />
|+ [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate of Elysium]]<br />
|-<br />
! rowspan=2|Election<br />
! rowspan=2|Leader<br />
! colspan=2|Votes<br />
! colspan=3|Seats<br />
! rowspan=2|Position<br />
! rowspan=2|Government<br />
|-<br />
! No.<br />
! Share<br />
! No.<br />
! ±<br />
! Share<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite senatorial election, January 2021|2021 I]]<br />
|rowspan="7"|[[Elliot Doe]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|10<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|20%<br />
|{{Composition bar|6|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 6<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24%<br />
|{{increase}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]-[[Liberal Party of Elysium|Liberal]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, April 2021|2021 II]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|23%<br />
|{{Composition bar|8|34|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]-[[Liberal Party of Elysium|Liberal]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, July 2021|2021 III]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|31%<br />
|{{Composition bar|10|33|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|30%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]-[[Liberal Party of Elysium|Liberal]]-SDMP}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|2021 IV]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|30<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|34.5%<br />
|{{Composition bar|9|26|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{decrease}} 1<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|35%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]-[[Social Democratic Party of Elysium|Social Democrats]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|2021 V]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|42<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|49.4%<br />
|{{Composition bar|13|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 4<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|52%<br />
|{{increase}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]-[[Social Democratic Party of Elysium|Social Democrats]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, May 2022|2022 I]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|39<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|51.3%<br />
|{{Composition bar|14|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 1<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|56%<br />
|{{steady}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]-[[Pirate Party of Elysium|Pirate]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, September 2022|2022 II]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|26<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|52%<br />
|{{Composition bar|12|20|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{decrease}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|60%<br />
|{{steady}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]-[[Rhinoceros Party of Elysium|Rhino]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|2022 III<br />
|''Tbd''<br />
|}<br />
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=References=<br />
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<div>{{Infobox Party<br />
| name = Nationalist Democrats<br />
| logo = [[File:NATDEMLOGO.png|275px|center]]<br />
| colorcode = #FCCC9F<br />
| leader1_title = Senate Leader<br />
| leader2_title = Imperial Chamber Leader <br />
| leader1_name = [[Elliot Doe|Sir Elliot Doe]]<br />
| leader2_name = Sir Kyle Smith<br />
|anthem = [[w:Land of Hope and Glory|Land of Hope and Glory]]<br />
|foundation = 23 November 2020<br />
|predecessor = [[Union Democrats|Democratic Traditionalist]]<br />
|newspaper = ''National Tribune''<br />
|membership = 38<br />
|membership_year = 2021<br />
|ideology = {{unbulleted list|<br />
|'''[[#Political positions|Majority]]:'''<br />
|{{•}} [[Kylite democracy]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Anti-Communism|Anti-communism]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Responsible government|Responsible governing]] <br />
|'''[[#Political positions|Factions]]:'''<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Absolute monarchism|Absolute monarchism]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Libertarianism|Libertarianism]]<br />
}}<br />
|position = [[w:Centre-right|Centre-right]]<br />
|colours = {{colorbox|#FCCC9F}} [[w:Orange|Orange]] <br> {{colorbox|#142474}} [[w:Blue|Imperial blue]] <br> {{colorbox|#A8143C}} [[w:Red|Elysiumite red]]<br />
|seats1_title = [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]]<br />
|seats1 = {{ParlSeats|12|20|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|seats2_title = Imperial Council of Delegates<br />
|seats2 = {{ParlSeats|26|61|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|seats3_title = Commonwealth First Ministers<br />
|seats3 = {{ParlSeats|5|5|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|footnotes = <br />
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The '''Nationalist Democratic Party''', officially the '''Elysiumite Nationalist Democratic Party''' and known colloquially as the '''NatDems''', '''NDs''', or simply the '''Democrats''', is one of the two major [[w:Political party|political parties]], and current governing party, in the [[Empire of Elysium]]. The party is generally considered to be [[w:Syncretic politics|syncretic]] (being socially [[w:Centre-right politics|centre-right]] and fiscally [[w:Centrism|centrist]]). The party subscribes to [[Kylite democracy]], an ideological [[w:Conservatism|conservative]] idea which is found in Elysium. Despite this, the party has many factions, such as the [[w:Liberal conservatism|bourbonites]], [[w:Progressive-conservatism|progressive conservative]], and the [[w:Absolute monarchy|Tilites]]. The party currently has 13 Members of the [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]] and 5 appointed members of the Council of Imperial Delegates, with the governors of Hilton, Ticronvidia and Greymont, as well as the first ministers of Daeltheria and Kaiserhof-Nordhaus, being members of the party.<br />
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The Nationalist Democratic Party was founded in late 2020 by splitting off of the [[Union Democrats]] (formally the [[Democratic Traditionalist]]) due to the party leaving behind Kylite democracy and making an alliance with the New Libertarian Party. Under Elliot Doe, the two other Grand Senators walked out of the party and founded the Nationalist Democrats. Elliot Doe campaigned against the new Union Democrats saying they had left behind conservatism and [[w:Monarchy|royalism]]. The ND’s released a manifesto calling for the restoration of the Elysiumite monarchy, cracking down on citizen sharing, centralization of the nation, and withdrawing Elysium from foreign treaties. In 2021 the Union Democrats, now smaller than the ND’s merged into the party. Throughout all of this the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]] remained the largest party and the primary rival to both parties. Following the creation of the [[Social Democratic Party of Elysium]] the SDP and ND’s became federal rivals although many of their Commonwealth branches have worked together in coalitions.<br />
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The Nationalist Democrats came into government for the first time in [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|2021 V general election]], winning an outright majority and ending over a year of rule by [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]]. There has not been an election since their victory in December 2021 but in all nation wide polling the Nationalist Democrats have maintained a strong lead over their competitors. Upon winning the [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]] [[Robert Smith|HIM Robert Smith]] asked ND leader [[Elliot Doe]] to form a government. On 1 January 2022, Elliot Doe became Chancellor of Elysium.<br />
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The party's support base primarily comes from royalist, local [[Elyria]]ns–particularly [[w:Baptists|Baptist]] and [[w:Presbyterianism|Presbyterians]]–and anti-establishmentarians. The party's ability to shift political opinion–with them going from 12% of the vote upon entering politics to 72% currently–has led to the ND’s being considered some of Elysium’s most successful campaigners.<br />
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The party has a branch in each Commonwealth, although party policy remains rather centralized. The party is not affiliated with any international political associations, although there is reports they are considering founding a Micronational Royalist Association.<br />
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==History==<br />
===Origins===<br />
[[File:Democratic Traditionalist HQ logo.png|250px|left|thumb|The logo of the DTs, a predecessor to the Nationalist Democrats.]]<br />
The party was created in November 2020 by [[Elliot Doe]]. Many Elysiumites consider it a direct successor to the [[Democratic Traditionalist]] of Kyle Smith instead than the Union Democrats, due to the ND’s embracing Kyle Smith’s principles of government of a [[w:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchism]] and an outward facing Empire, compared to the Union Democratic rejection of said ideals.<br />
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The Democratic Traditionalist were one of the major parties of Elysium from 2018 to 2020 and ushered in the end of absolutism in Elysium. The party is most famous for its leader Kyle Smith, the first true Chancellor of Elysium and often times called the architect of the Elysiumite Empire. Kyle Smith, with [[Robert Smith|HIM Robert II]], created the first constitution of Elysium, saw the creation of an elected legislature, and globalized Elysium; his chancellorship also saw the addition of numerous nations into the Empire.<br />
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[[File:NEP poster.jpg|300px|thumb|right|An NEP poster, denouncing the Democratic Socialist Party for wanting to weaken the monarchy (presumably through socialist ideals).]]<br />
The Democratic Traditionalist later merged with the bourbonite faction of the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progresssive-Libertarian Party]], which was led by [[Tau Barclay]], creating the Reform Party. Following his departure from Elysium following the [[Vox Populi (organisation)|Vox Populi scandal]], the party became a party of conservatism, with Kylite democrats having dominance within the party. In order to unite the country following the Vox Populi scandal, the Reform Party reached out to the Progressive Party and with them created the [[New Elysium Party|National Alliance]]; the two would later merge as the [[New Elysium Party]]. Despite winning 95% of the vote in the [[Elysiumite March 2020 senatorial election|March 2020 general election]], Kyle Smith would step down in spring 2020, citing his inactivity.<br />
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As a result of Kyle's departure, [[Adam Johnston]] became the most-popular politician in Elysium; during the [[Elysiumite May 2020 senatorial election|May 2020 general election]], the NEP gained 79% of the vote. Eventually, however, the NEP broke up following Robert Smith's departure from the party and his call for the party to be dissolved. The conservative wing of the NEP was split between Kylite democrats – who opposed republicanism & anti-monarchism within Elysium and formed the [[Union Democrats|Imperial Democratic Traditionalist]] – and the aforementioned bourbonites under the leadership of Javaske – a student of Tau Barclay – who formed the Evolutionary Party.<br />
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During this time period, the DTs took numerous losses, including the institution of republicanism in July 2020 and the DTs being tied in second with the Evolutionary Party during the [[Elysiumite July 2020 senatorial election|general election in the same month]], with 10.3% of the vote; the July 2020 general election was the only election where the DTs did not finish in first or second.<br />
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[[File:Union Democratic Party logo.png|250px|thumb|left|Logo of the Union Democrats, from which the Nationalist Democrats split off.]]<br />
The [[Elysiumite October 2020 senatorial election|October 2020 general election]] was the last election the DTs participated in. Despite winning 5 seats with 19% of the vote, the party still trailed behind the Progressives, who had gained 56% of the vote; in addition, the party, embarrassingly, lost several polls prior to the election to the [[Rhinoceros Party (Elysium)|Rhinoceros Party]]. Following the election, [[May Junkin]] founded the New Libertarian Party alongside [[Corvin I & II|Corvin]]; it would merge into the DTs, forming the [[Union Democrats]]. The merger resulted in a split within the party; as a result, Elliot Doe, alongside outspoken traditionalist JP, formed the Christian Conservative Party; it was later renamed the National Conservative Party.<br />
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===I Doe opposition===<br />
Following the creation of the National Conservative Party, a majority of the Union Democratic caucus in the Grand Senate defected parties; eventually, the UDs merged with the National Conservatives following Junkin's departure from Elysium. This merger resulted in Elliot Doe becoming the leader of the opposition within the Grand Senate.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, January 2021|January 2021 general election]], the National Conservatives won 6 seats and 24% of the vote; Elliot Doe resigned as a result of the election, citing that the election was an "embarrasing defeat" for his party.<br />
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===Smith opposition===<br />
[[File:DoeSmithLogo.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The only poster made during the leadership of Kyle Smith.]]<br />
Following Doe's resignation, Kyle Smith was made leader of the National Democrats; however, due to its reorganization, the party was unable to contest the Speaker elections. Following Spooky Johnston's refusal to hear new Speaker nominations, the party threatened to boycott the Grand Senate; however, this was talked down by Robert Smith and Doe. Following this and calls from [[Thomas Bainbridge]], Robert Smith issued an executive order that outlined how to elect the Speaker.<br />
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A few days later, Kyle Smith stepped down as leader, citing unforeseen personal reasons.<br />
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===II Doe opposition===<br />
Following the resignation of Kyle Smith, an emergency leadership election occurred; Elliot Doe and Charles Slocum both ran for the position, with Elliot eventually winning.<br />
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Despite being an opposition party, the NDs were able to pass multiple major pieces of legislation during the 12th Grand Senate; this included an amendment that would trigger a by-election upon a Grand Senator defecting parties, as well as the banning of satirical parties and the creation of a system where petitions could result in national referendums. As a result of the banning of satirical party, the Rhinoceros Party was dissolved, with the [[Pirate Party of Elysium|Pirate Party]] being created by the Rhinoceros Party's leaders, Based Baddie and [[Johann Kümmel]]. Following the creation of the [[Christian Democratic Party (Elysium)|CDP]] and the removal of the Liberal Party from government, there were talks of a NatCon-Christian Democrat-Liberal-Pirate government, with the Pirate Party ruling out the possibility of said government.<br />
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[[File:NC’s anti-liberal poster .jpg|250px|thumb|left|Anti-Liberal poster released by the NCs]]<br />
The NC campaign leading up to the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, April 2021|April 2021 general election]] slammed the Progressives for attempting to suppress third parties and for not being able to work with other Grand Senators; Elliot Doe also attacked Adam Johnston for getting in useless fights without releasing a manifesto. In addition, he appointed Frederick Garrison – one of the first Grand Senators – as his deputy leader.<br />
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[[File:First ND poster.png|300px|thumb|right|First poster following the party's rebranding in April 2021.]]<br />
During the April 2021 general election, the NCs came second, winning 8 seats with 23% of the vote; this resulted in Doe gaining support in the party once more. Following the elections, he called for a party convention in order to determine how to reform the party. The Nationalist Democrats was formed out of the convention; it supported Kylite democracy and called for the restoration of a strong monarchy, the creation of a ceremonial state church and the institution of requirements that insured that politicians would put Elysium first. Following this, the NDs released a manifesto – named ''Pax Elysia'' – that resulted in the NDs gaining major support from its traditional local support base, as well as among disaffected conservatives. Between the dissolution of the CDP and the formation of the SD&MP, the party gained a large amount of votes.<br />
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Following the increase in support, the NDs petitioned for the restoration of the monarchy, which was opposed by the Liberal, Pirate and Progressive Parties. The petition resulted in a referendum where the pro-republic side won, with 52% of the vote. As a result of the close referendum, the NDs used the ''National Tribune'' – established in April 2021 – to call for the removal of [[Sean O'Neill]] from office and for a new referendum. In addition, the NDs sued the Grand Senate – stating that the amendment instituting a republic was illegal, but was narrowly upheld – and also launched an investigation into Progressive violations of the ''Transparency Act'', finding over 50 violations that had occurred in the past months. Due to this, the NDs motioned that a vote of no confidence in the government be held; despite being defeated, Progressive support continued to fall.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, July 2021|July 2021 general election]], the NDs won 10 seats with 31% of the vote, becoming the first conservative party in a year to win over 30% of the vote. The campaign leading up to the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|October 2021 general election]] saw the NDs releasing more campaign material than any other party, positioning themselves as the strongest supporters to monarchism and as the greatest opposition to anarchism, as well as an "agent of reform" against the incumbent Progressive government. In early August, the NDs undertook an election in order to choose a leader and deputy leader; Doe was oncemore re-elected as leader – defeating Caden "Freedom" Mes – while Based Baddie was elected deputy leader, defeating Charles Slocum and Frederick Garrison.<br />
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[[File:“Stop This Anarchism” Nationalist Democratic Poster.png|250px|thumb|left|An ND poster denouncing the "anarchism vote".]]<br />
Following the establishment of the LSE – originally the NRLE – in early August and its leader, May Junkin, making a statement saying, "fuck the establishment", the NDs said that the NRLE "will never form a competent government"; in response, the NRLE positioned itself as a party "dedicated to your voice than some arbitrary rule against profanity". The NDs promptly released private messages that revealed that the NRLE wanted to form an alliance with the NDs, with Junkin saying she would support the NDs if Jayden Atlee – chairman for the Progressives – was made a candidate for PM. This resulted in the waning of the NRLE by mid-August.<br />
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Following this, the NDs accused the Progressives and NRLE of supporting [[w:Laicism|laicism]] due to more progressive members of the Grand Senate supporting a proposal that would result in churches potentially being mandated to go against their faith. The NDs would also campaign on their success as the opposition, including their implementation of the referendum and recall systems, as well as a reawakened national debate on monarchism. Following this, Doe released a speech that accused the Progressives of killing democracy, citing inactivity, discontent with the incumbent government, the partisanship of the head of state, the notion that the Progressives cultivated a one-party state and reductions in private freedoms; criticism was made by the Progressives, Social Democrats, the LSE and the Pirates as a result of the speech. A few days after, the NDs released their iconic "Stop This Anarchism" poster, which showed the Elysiumite tricolor being painted over by the word "anarchism".<br />
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[[File:ND party declaring their support for “Cross King Country”.png|250px|thumb|right|An ND poster declaring its support for "cross, king and country", contrasting itself with the SA.]]<br />
In early September, the Social Alliance was formed, which campaigned on pagan and fascist values. In response, the NDs called the SA "a corruption of right-wing thought and of the ideals of Kylite democracy", stating that their predecessors "destroyed the first fascist party [and] we'll destroy this one too"; they also released posters accusing the SA of having "no loyalty to Elysium, no loyalty to our God, and no loyalty to our traditions". Eventually, the SA was run out of politics due to constant campaigning from the NDs and the Progressives against them.<br />
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The NDs promptly released the so-called "Nationalist agenda", which comprised Elysium leaving the Vesspuchi Zone, the repealment of treaties with small and inactive states, the passing of a ''Buy Elysiumite Act'' and continued opposition to the [[Grand Unified Micronational]] and the [[Cupertino Alliance]]. In addition, the "four freedoms" were released, which were a non-partisan head of state, the defending of free press and speech, the enforcement of the ''Transparency Act'' and stronger rights for commonwealths.<br />
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In early September, monarchist parties won the midterms; as a result, Doe announced that the republican experiment had failed, releasing two posters that showed the Progressive Party on their deathbed and the other stating that "Progressive poached can't stop the monarchist lion". The NDs also cited the monarchy having 8 heads of government – compared to the republic having one – as proof that the monarchy was more democratic. In addition, Based Baddie led a campaign in Greymont, named as Elysium's safest Progressive commonwealth, in order to flip a seat there. In the final month of the campaign, the NDs began a petition to have a second referendum on monarchism as a result of polling turning in favour of monarchism.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|October 2021 general election]], the NDs won 9 seats with 34.5% of the vote, being 5% behind the Progressives; in addition, they flipped a seat in Greymont. Following this, a referendum was held regarding monarchy, where restoration of monarchism won.<br />
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[[File:TEG midterms article cover .jpg|300px|thumb|left|A cover of the ''The Unionist'' with Based Baddie, deputy leader of the NDs, as the background; it declared the resurgement of the conservative "dynasty".]]<br />
The majority of the 14th Grand Senate was mostly dedicated to debates regarding the restoration of the monarchy, with the Whig caucus of the Progressives, the monarchist wing of the SDP and the NDs pushing for a strong monarchy, while the other Progressives and SDP pushed for a weaker monarchy. Upon the 13th Amendment being completed, the Progressives consistently pushed against it, citing grammar issues; this led to Robert Smith withdrawing his endorsement of the leaders of the Progressives and the SDP. Following this, Speaker Spooky Johnston, as well as PM Adam Johnston, created a two-week long session regarding environmental policy, which was denounced by Doe; as a result, he was made to leave the Grand Senate.<br />
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In response, the NDs announced a vote of no confidence regarding the government, with multiple Progressives joining the vote. As a result, the ''National Tribune'' published, at the time, the largest news article in Elysiumite history, denouncing the Progressives for attempting to filibuster the restoration of the monarchy; the NDs also overtook the Progressives in polling. In addition, a major cabinet rebellion occurred in the Johnston ministry, with multiple ministers declaring a boycott of cabinet functions.<br />
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The NDs also announced that they would work with the SDP for implementing term limits and a legislative reset. As a result of these, the Progressives denounced the SDP, despite the policies being rather mild; the SDP threatened to join calls for a snap election in response. Following this, the NDs won a national election for the first time, resulting in them flipping all but one commonwealth in the midterms.<br />
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[[File:Anti-Seán poster .png|250px|thumb|Left|A poster describing Seán O'Neill's "record" in terms of politics]]<br />
Following the midterms, Adam Johnston, James Christian and Spooky Johnston resigned from politics, with Spooky later renouncing his citizenship following messages being released of him calling for opposition parties to be banned. Thomas Bainbridge was promptly elected as speaker of the Grand Senate; he oversaw the conclusion of the debate on the 13th Amendment, which resulted in it passing the Grand Senate with bipartisan support. Soon after, Sean O'Neill was made leader of the Progressives; on the first day of his term as leader, the NDs published a "record" of him, which showed him to be an apologist of [[w:Joseph Stalin|Joseph Stalin]]. O'Neill promptly stepped down as leader following him learning of plans to replace him, with Bainbridge replacing him. Adam Johnston rebuked the NDs over this, resulting in his resignation; James would resign following [[Johann Kümmel]] being appointed interim Chancellor.<br />
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[[File:ND’s policy poster for the 15th GS election .png|300px|thumb|left|Poster displaying ND policies in the 15th GS election]]<br />
Following this, Doe did not release that many attacks on the Progressives, as he was friends with Bainbridge and didn't wish to see more resignations. In November, the NDs released the ''Democratic Papers'', which detailed a six-part agenda on how to restore Elysium's golden age.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/19cVD2cPp9G8DWMoZqOSb3bOK8lrKdaYcBwK2qg3E3dM/edit|title=The Democratic Papers|date=13 November 2021|access-date=5 July 2022}}</ref><br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|December 2021]] snap election, the NDs won 49.4% of the vote, becoming the first victory for a conservative party in a federal election in over a year. The day after, Elliot Doe was sworn in as Chancellor.<br />
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===Doe government===<br />
[[File:Elliot Doe's Imperial Photograph.jpg|right|thumb|Photograph of Elliot Doe.]]<br />
Elliot Doe opened his government with an Imperial Throne Speech on New Years'; this was the first time a Chancellor delivered a throne speech to an opening Grand Senate and was the longest monologue in the Grand Senate, being 15 paragraphs long. At the end of the speech, he declared that his goal was to make 2022 "the year of Elysium in micronationalism".<br />
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Doe's cabinet comprised 4 NDs, 3 Progressives, 2 independents and a Pirate; this revived a tradition from Kyle Smith's chancellorships, where he would have bipartisan cabinets. In addition, Chancellor's Questions were held for the first time in months. Doe's major pieces of legislation included the reformation of the nobility system and of Elysium's public library, the limitation of the Grand Emperor from serving in foreign nations and the implementation of term limits. Moustapha Hoteit retired from politics in the middle of Doe's term, after his resignation both Elliot Doe and Robert Smith praised him for his service. Elliot Doe appointed James Christian of the Social Democratic Party to be his Deputy Chancellor, later the two formed an official Democratic Alliance and released an eighteen page joint manifesto.<br />
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Elliot Doe was re-elected in May 2022, and appointed the same cabinet. Despite this a few days later Deputy Chancellor James Christian and Home Minister Adam Johnston stepped down from the cabinet due to disagreements with the Nationalist Democrats support of the Marriage and Civil Union Act, 2022. Following these resignations Elliot Doe appointed [[Johann Kummel]] as Deputy Chancellor and Home Minister.<br />
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==Policies==<br />
The Nationalist Democrats officially declared [[Kylite democracy]] as their primary ideology in July, 2022. Before this the ideology was already followed by most major party officials and was unofficially seen as the party ideology.<br />
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===Economic policy===<br />
The Nationalist Democrats take a more hands off approach to the economy than previous governments, focusing instead on government reform and civil service projects. Despite this the party does lay out some basic policies in their [[w:Manifesto|manifesto]] and in the Principles of Kylite Democrats, an essay about Kylite democracy by Elliot Doe.<br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have stated that they are more interested with fostering a new and more active [[w:Economy|economy]] rather than regulating what already exists in the Empire. As a result the Nationalist Democrats have repealed a number of acts which sought to regulate the economy which were passed by the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)]] including measures mandating [[w:Workplace democracy|workplace democracy]], pro-[[w:Trade union|union]] policies, and various [[w:Taxation|tax]] policies.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F_EB3cC554LHzLL3IWMpwzVFxRDtqKyniniHsJI7m-Y/edit#heading=h.nj3wi5dgnemy]</ref><br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have proposed and passed a number of policies which are meant to aid new corporations in being formed. This includes simplifying the [[w:Incorporation (business)|incorporation]] process,<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mm1C35yJRXFx4f1_84ue3lDBsa7UE5XRk62e3L89g2g/edit?usp=sharing]</ref> expanding [[w:Copyright|copyright protections]], and establishing [[w:Trademark|trademark]] and [[w:Patent|patent]] protections.<ref>[ https://docs.google.com/document/d/11RpyDDRDmkkyyHEjVDqYm2AVwKrmzMw1TUYzONjPPng/edit?usp=sharing]</ref><br />
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Unlike previous Progressive Ministries which have attempted to foster unions in Elysium, the Nationalist Democrats have not taken a strong policy toward unions. Instead the party has stated that they do not believe that legislation assisting unions is needed as the economy is still rather small, as such the Nationalist Democrats repealed the Union Act, 2021. In the Principles of Kylite democrats party leader Elliot Doe wrote that the government should take a neutral stance when dealing with despites between union and corporate interest, and that the government should mediate between the two and resolve the issue so a union becomes unneeded. Elliot Doe also wrote in that large unions which inhibit internal trade in the Empire should be contested. These writings could suggest the party may be open to rolling back constitutional protections for unions, but Elliot Doe has not confirmed or denied this.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.v57f4jo218a0]</ref><ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.yum24rt6sjl7]</ref><br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have actively supported anti-trust legislation, party leaders have stated there is a right to fair competition in the Empire which must be maintained by breaking up future [[w:Monopolies|monopolies]] if need be. Nationalist Democrats have also proposed the protections for [[w:Small business|small business]] be added to the constitution, including clauses that would prevent big corporations from being immune to regulations which apply to smaller corporations.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.ttx3p5k1b5ya]</ref><br />
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Nationalist Democrats are opposed to the creation of national [[w:Currency|currency]], stating it would prefer to wait until the nation already has a sustainably large internal market in their manifesto.<br />
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===Social policy===<br />
While most Nationalist Democrats are personally [[w:Socially conservative|socially conserverative]] the party has taken a more [[w:Social liberalism|liberal]] approach to [[w:Social policy|social policy]]. The party principles declares the party's support for keeping the Elysiumite government neutral in religious matters,<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.gg999bf29fdb]</ref> and generally the party takes a hands off approach to individuals life. Party leaders have stated they believe that churches should not be taxed.<br />
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There has been a debate in the party between those such as Elliot Doe and [[Thomas Bainbridge]] who want to maintain the party's handsoff position to social policy, and those like [[Christoph Billung]] who want a more [[w:Traditionalist|traditionalist]] approach to social policy.<br />
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[[File:ND “Democratic Papers” cover.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Cover of the ''Democratic Papers'', a manifesto released by the NDs in November 2021.]]<br />
The Nationalist Democrats call for a strong monarch that is bound by a constitution and by Parliament, in addition to playing a non-partisan role in politics; the NDs claim that, due to power sharing between the Grand Emperor, Chancellor, and Grand Senate, the monarch has their power checked as needed. Elliot Doe has argued that, as the Chancellor commands a majority in parliament and appoints the cabinet, the Grand Emperor provides a strong check on the power of the Chancellor. The NDs oppose the Progressive policy of having the cabinet appointed solely by the Chancellor, stating the non-partisan nature of the monarch extends to the cabinet.<br />
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The NDs also believe that parliamentary authority is to be centralized in the Grand Senate. Therefore, in the ''Democratic Papers'', they call for the end of legislative devolution and, by extension, the dissolution of Commonwealth and local legislatures. Instead, the NDs propose that First Ministers are to be elected directly by the citizens of their respective Commonwealth, who are to appoint a cabinet on behalf of the Grand Emperor and their Commonwealth noble. The NDs believe that the Grand Senate delegation of a Commonwealth is to work with their Commonwealth's cabinet in order to pass legislation that affects said Commonwealth in the Grand Senate; it has also called to rewrite the constitution of each Commonwealth.<br />
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The NDs wish to increase transparency and activity in the imperial government through a system of acts, Chancellor-directed actions, and amendments. The party has proposed placing a limit of three consecutive terms as Chancellor. In addition, they have blasted the prior Progressive government for not collecting ministerial agendas, with the NDs having more success in doing so. In addition, the NDs call for a return to monthly ministerial progress reports and a more general report regarding the state of the Empire. Elliot Doe has stated that he believes the Imperial High Court has the power to suspend unelected officials for not abiding by these rules. They've also proposed placing penalties on Grand Senators who are inactive by barring them from running in the next general election or by subjecting their seat to a by-election.<br />
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The NDs are some of the strongest defenders of the Council of Imperial Delegates; despite Progressive and SDP calls for the body to be dissolved, the NDs have supported it, stating that the Council is needed to elect a Grand Emperor. The NDs also support legislation being able to originate within the Council.<br />
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The NDs and SDP have announced a pact in order to pass legislation regarding a legislative reset, stating that, "when considering the current state of our laws, one must come to the conclusion that the legal system of this great nation is weeded and twisted. Laws stretch over four different forms of legal formats, ranging from one-page bills with little to no information and many loopholes to large, byzantine legislation we no longer require. A full reset on legislation, with the exception of the most recent laws, ought to be pursued, so we can start fully anew."<br />
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The NDs have stated they wish to focus less on economics and more on the professionalization and activity of the nation. Despite this, they have proposed expanding the nation's agricultural industry into the Commomwealth of Hilton. They also wish to encourage greater growth for newspaper and media companies.<br />
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===Foreign policy===<br />
The ND’s have stated their primary foreign policy is to expand Elysiumite influence, professionalize existing relations, while avoiding useless treaties. As such the party promotes the renegotiation of the various treaties the nation has currently signed, and creating new ones with nations in the southern United States. The party goes on further to state they wish to create an intermicronational alliance between various nations of the southeast. Lastly the party wants to expand the name of Elysium without establishing foreign relations and advertise Elysium to attract new citizens. The party also wishes to encourage other nations to join the Empire without manipulating them into the Empire like was attempted in previous administrations.<br />
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=Party factions=<br />
===Kylite democrats===<br />
{{Main|Kylite democracy}}<br />
[[File:Kylite Democratic logo .png|200px|thumb|right|A common symbol of Kylite democrats.]]<br />
This [[w:social conservatism|socially conservative]] right-wing grouping is currently associated with the mainstream of the party, and is the oldest tradition within the Nationalist Democratic Party and its predecessors, it’s closely associated with [[w: One-nation conservatism|one-nation toryism]]. The name stems from the founder of modern Elysiumite conservatism Chancellor Kyle Smith. To this end, it emphasises the country's [[w:Monarchy|royalist]] heritage, oppose any transfer of power away from the Empire—either downwards to the Commonwealths or upwards to foreign states—and seek to place greater emphasis on traditional Elysiumite culture. The ideology rose from the centrist and undefined Democracy Now Party to support for the creation of a conservative democracy within the context of the Empire.<br />
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Most Kylite democrats oppose the abolition of the Council of Imperial Delegates. Other members have called for the adoption of [[w:Presbyterianism|Presbyterianism]] as the national religion. Prominent Grand Senators from this wing of the party include Elliot Doe, Kyle Smith, and John Stark.<br />
===Tilites===<br />
[[File:Christoph Billung (2021).jpg|150px|thumb|left|A photograph of Christoph Billung, a notable Tilite.]]<br />
Tilites, better known as [[w:Absolute monarchism|absolutist]], came out of the traditional of the Vox Party rather than the Democratic Traditionalist and have rarely held high levels of influence in the party. The Tilites call for the restoration of an absolute monarchy and stronger Commonwealth rights primarily. Associated with traditional [[w:High Toryism|High Toryism]] the ideology is considered the furthest right within the party. The Tilites name originates from an early Elysiumite politician known as Tiler Adams who opposed the expansion of democracy within the Empire. The factions support base primarily comes from [[w:Baptist|Baptist]].<br />
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Tilites have called for a defense of marriage and getting rid of gender neutral language in legislation. The most notable Tilite is [[Christoph Billung]].<br />
===Bourbonites===<br />
[[File:Moustapha’s official photo.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Official photo of Based Baddie, a notable bourbonite.]]<br />
The final major faction of ND’s is the Bourbonites. The Bourbonites believe in [[w:Liberal conservatism|liberal conservatism]], [[w:Classical liberalism|classical liberalism]], and [[w:Progressivism|social progressivism]]. The Bourbonites grew out of the [[w:Libertarian|libertarian]] tradition of Chancellor [[Tau|Tau Barclay]] who was the leader of the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive-Libertarians]] and later left his party to help the DT’s form the Reform Party. Despite initial success the faction died out following Tau’s departure from politics. In late 2021 following Based Baddie, a student of Tau, joining the party and becoming deputy leader the party saw a revival of Bourbonite politics.<br />
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Bourbonites oppose the expansion of unnecessary government departments and call for the streamlining of government. The faction also calls for increased transparency in government adopting reforms like Chancellor’s questions and ministerial reports. Lastly Bourbonites have called for more merit and less partisan based appointments. This principle was able to effect the policy of the party when in their most recent manifesto the party called for a reset of legislation and for increased government transparency. The party also has set higher standards on ministers and appointed the most non-partisan cabinet of any Ministry in over a year. The most notable Bourbonite is Based Baddie.<br />
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=Electoral history=<br />
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|-<br />
|+ [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate of Elysium]]<br />
|-<br />
! rowspan=2|Election<br />
! rowspan=2|Leader<br />
! colspan=2|Votes<br />
! colspan=3|Seats<br />
! rowspan=2|Position<br />
! rowspan=2|Government<br />
|-<br />
! No.<br />
! Share<br />
! No.<br />
! ±<br />
! Share<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite senatorial election, January 2021|2021 I]]<br />
|rowspan="7"|[[Elliot Doe]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|10<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|20%<br />
|{{Composition bar|6|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 6<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24%<br />
|{{increase}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]-[[Liberal Party of Elysium|Liberal]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, April 2021|2021 II]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|23%<br />
|{{Composition bar|8|34|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]-[[Liberal Party of Elysium|Liberal]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, July 2021|2021 III]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|31%<br />
|{{Composition bar|10|33|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|30%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]-[[Liberal Party of Elysium|Liberal]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|2021 IV]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|30<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|34.5%<br />
|{{Composition bar|9|26|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{decrease}} 1<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|35%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]-[[Social Democratic Party of Elysium|Social Democrats]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|2021 V]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|42<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|49.4%<br />
|{{Composition bar|13|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 4<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|52%<br />
|{{increase}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]-[[Social Democratic Party of Elysium|Social Democrats]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, May 2022|2022 I]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|39<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|51.3%<br />
|{{Composition bar|14|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 1<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|56%<br />
|{{steady}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]-[[Pirate Party of Elysium|Pirate]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, September 2022|2022 II]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|26<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|52%<br />
|{{Composition bar|12|20|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{decrease}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|60%<br />
|{{steady}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]-[[Rhinoceros Party of Elysium|Rhino]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|2022 III<br />
|''Tbd''<br />
|}<br />
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=References=<br />
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<div>{{Infobox Party<br />
| name = Nationalist Democrats<br />
| logo = [[File:NATDEMLOGO.png|275px|center]]<br />
| colorcode = #FCCC9F<br />
| leader1_title = Senate Leader<br />
| leader2_title = Imperial Chamber Leader <br />
| leader1_name = [[Elliot Doe|Sir Elliot Doe]]<br />
| leader2_name = Sir Kyle Smith<br />
|anthem = [[w:Land of Hope and Glory|Land of Hope and Glory]]<br />
|foundation = 23 November 2020<br />
|predecessor = [[Union Democrats|Democratic Traditionalist]]<br />
|newspaper = ''National Tribune''<br />
|membership = 38<br />
|membership_year = 2021<br />
|ideology = {{unbulleted list|<br />
|'''[[#Political positions|Majority]]:'''<br />
|{{•}} [[Kylite democracy]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Anti-Communism|Anti-communism]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Responsible government|Responsible governing]] <br />
|'''[[#Political positions|Factions]]:'''<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Absolute monarchism|Absolute monarchism]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Libertarianism|Libertarianism]]<br />
}}<br />
|position = [[w:Centre-right|Centre-right]]<br />
|colours = {{colorbox|#FCCC9F}} [[w:Orange|Orange]] <br> {{colorbox|#142474}} [[w:Blue|Imperial blue]] <br> {{colorbox|#A8143C}} [[w:Red|Elysiumite red]]<br />
|seats1_title = [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]]<br />
|seats1 = {{ParlSeats|12|20|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|seats2_title = Imperial Council of Delegates<br />
|seats2 = {{ParlSeats|26|61|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|seats3_title = Commonwealth First Ministers<br />
|seats3 = {{ParlSeats|5|5|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|footnotes = <br />
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The '''Nationalist Democratic Party''', officially the '''Elysiumite Nationalist Democratic Party''' and known colloquially as the '''NatDems''', '''NDs''', or simply the '''Democrats''', is one of the two major [[w:Political party|political parties]], and current governing party, in the [[Empire of Elysium]]. The party is generally considered to be [[w:Syncretic politics|syncretic]] (being socially [[w:Centre-right politics|centre-right]] and fiscally [[w:Centrism|centrist]]). The party subscribes to [[Kylite democracy]], an ideological [[w:Conservatism|conservative]] idea which is found in Elysium. Despite this, the party has many factions, such as the [[w:Liberal conservatism|bourbonites]], [[w:Progressive-conservatism|progressive conservative]], and the [[w:Absolute monarchy|Tilites]]. The party currently has 13 Members of the [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]] and 5 appointed members of the Council of Imperial Delegates, with the governors of Hilton, Ticronvidia and Greymont, as well as the first ministers of Daeltheria and Kaiserhof-Nordhaus, being members of the party.<br />
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The Nationalist Democratic Party was founded in late 2020 by splitting off of the [[Union Democrats]] (formally the [[Democratic Traditionalist]]) due to the party leaving behind Kylite democracy and making an alliance with the New Libertarian Party. Under Elliot Doe, the two other Grand Senators walked out of the party and founded the Nationalist Democrats. Elliot Doe campaigned against the new Union Democrats saying they had left behind conservatism and [[w:Monarchy|royalism]]. The ND’s released a manifesto calling for the restoration of the Elysiumite monarchy, cracking down on citizen sharing, centralization of the nation, and withdrawing Elysium from foreign treaties. In 2021 the Union Democrats, now smaller than the ND’s merged into the party. Throughout all of this the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]] remained the largest party and the primary rival to both parties. Following the creation of the [[Social Democratic Party of Elysium]] the SDP and ND’s became federal rivals although many of their Commonwealth branches have worked together in coalitions.<br />
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The Nationalist Democrats came into government for the first time in [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|2021 V general election]], winning an outright majority and ending over a year of rule by [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]]. There has not been an election since their victory in December 2021 but in all nation wide polling the Nationalist Democrats have maintained a strong lead over their competitors. Upon winning the [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]] [[Robert Smith|HIM Robert Smith]] asked ND leader [[Elliot Doe]] to form a government. On 1 January 2022, Elliot Doe became Chancellor of Elysium.<br />
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The party's support base primarily comes from royalist, local [[Elyria]]ns–particularly [[w:Baptists|Baptist]] and [[w:Presbyterianism|Presbyterians]]–and anti-establishmentarians. The party's ability to shift political opinion–with them going from 12% of the vote upon entering politics to 72% currently–has led to the ND’s being considered some of Elysium’s most successful campaigners.<br />
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The party has a branch in each Commonwealth, although party policy remains rather centralized. The party is not affiliated with any international political associations, although there is reports they are considering founding a Micronational Royalist Association.<br />
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==History==<br />
===Origins===<br />
[[File:Democratic Traditionalist HQ logo.png|250px|left|thumb|The logo of the DTs, a predecessor to the Nationalist Democrats.]]<br />
The party was created in November 2020 by [[Elliot Doe]]. Many Elysiumites consider it a direct successor to the [[Democratic Traditionalist]] of Kyle Smith instead than the Union Democrats, due to the ND’s embracing Kyle Smith’s principles of government of a [[w:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchism]] and an outward facing Empire, compared to the Union Democratic rejection of said ideals.<br />
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The Democratic Traditionalist were one of the major parties of Elysium from 2018 to 2020 and ushered in the end of absolutism in Elysium. The party is most famous for its leader Kyle Smith, the first true Chancellor of Elysium and often times called the architect of the Elysiumite Empire. Kyle Smith, with [[Robert Smith|HIM Robert II]], created the first constitution of Elysium, saw the creation of an elected legislature, and globalized Elysium; his chancellorship also saw the addition of numerous nations into the Empire.<br />
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[[File:NEP poster.jpg|300px|thumb|right|An NEP poster, denouncing the Democratic Socialist Party for wanting to weaken the monarchy (presumably through socialist ideals).]]<br />
The Democratic Traditionalist later merged with the bourbonite faction of the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progresssive-Libertarian Party]], which was led by [[Tau Barclay]], creating the Reform Party. Following his departure from Elysium following the [[Vox Populi (organisation)|Vox Populi scandal]], the party became a party of conservatism, with Kylite democrats having dominance within the party. In order to unite the country following the Vox Populi scandal, the Reform Party reached out to the Progressive Party and with them created the [[New Elysium Party|National Alliance]]; the two would later merge as the [[New Elysium Party]]. Despite winning 95% of the vote in the [[Elysiumite March 2020 senatorial election|March 2020 general election]], Kyle Smith would step down in spring 2020, citing his inactivity.<br />
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As a result of Kyle's departure, [[Adam Johnston]] became the most-popular politician in Elysium; during the [[Elysiumite May 2020 senatorial election|May 2020 general election]], the NEP gained 79% of the vote. Eventually, however, the NEP broke up following Robert Smith's departure from the party and his call for the party to be dissolved. The conservative wing of the NEP was split between Kylite democrats – who opposed republicanism & anti-monarchism within Elysium and formed the [[Union Democrats|Imperial Democratic Traditionalist]] – and the aforementioned bourbonites under the leadership of Javaske – a student of Tau Barclay – who formed the Evolutionary Party.<br />
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During this time period, the DTs took numerous losses, including the institution of republicanism in July 2020 and the DTs being tied in second with the Evolutionary Party during the [[Elysiumite July 2020 senatorial election|general election in the same month]], with 10.3% of the vote; the July 2020 general election was the only election where the DTs did not finish in first or second.<br />
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[[File:Union Democratic Party logo.png|250px|thumb|left|Logo of the Union Democrats, from which the Nationalist Democrats split off.]]<br />
The [[Elysiumite October 2020 senatorial election|October 2020 general election]] was the last election the DTs participated in. Despite winning 5 seats with 19% of the vote, the party still trailed behind the Progressives, who had gained 56% of the vote; in addition, the party, embarrassingly, lost several polls prior to the election to the [[Rhinoceros Party (Elysium)|Rhinoceros Party]]. Following the election, [[May Junkin]] founded the New Libertarian Party alongside [[Corvin I & II|Corvin]]; it would merge into the DTs, forming the [[Union Democrats]]. The merger resulted in a split within the party; as a result, Elliot Doe, alongside outspoken traditionalist JP, formed the Christian Conservative Party; it was later renamed the National Conservative Party.<br />
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===I Doe opposition===<br />
Following the creation of the National Conservative Party, a majority of the Union Democratic caucus in the Grand Senate defected parties; eventually, the UDs merged with the National Conservatives following Junkin's departure from Elysium. This merger resulted in Elliot Doe becoming the leader of the opposition within the Grand Senate.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, January 2021|January 2021 general election]], the National Conservatives won 6 seats and 24% of the vote; Elliot Doe resigned as a result of the election, citing that the election was an "embarrasing defeat" for his party.<br />
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===Smith opposition===<br />
[[File:DoeSmithLogo.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The only poster made during the leadership of Kyle Smith.]]<br />
Following Doe's resignation, Kyle Smith was made leader of the National Democrats; however, due to its reorganization, the party was unable to contest the Speaker elections. Following Spooky Johnston's refusal to hear new Speaker nominations, the party threatened to boycott the Grand Senate; however, this was talked down by Robert Smith and Doe. Following this and calls from [[Thomas Bainbridge]], Robert Smith issued an executive order that outlined how to elect the Speaker.<br />
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A few days later, Kyle Smith stepped down as leader, citing unforeseen personal reasons.<br />
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===II Doe opposition===<br />
Following the resignation of Kyle Smith, an emergency leadership election occurred; Elliot Doe and Charles Slocum both ran for the position, with Elliot eventually winning.<br />
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Despite being an opposition party, the NDs were able to pass multiple major pieces of legislation during the 12th Grand Senate; this included an amendment that would trigger a by-election upon a Grand Senator defecting parties, as well as the banning of satirical parties and the creation of a system where petitions could result in national referendums. As a result of the banning of satirical party, the Rhinoceros Party was dissolved, with the [[Pirate Party of Elysium|Pirate Party]] being created by the Rhinoceros Party's leaders, Based Baddie and [[Johann Kümmel]]. Following the creation of the [[Christian Democratic Party (Elysium)|CDP]] and the removal of the Liberal Party from government, there were talks of a NatCon-Christian Democrat-Liberal-Pirate government, with the Pirate Party ruling out the possibility of said government.<br />
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[[File:NC’s anti-liberal poster .jpg|250px|thumb|left|Anti-Liberal poster released by the NCs]]<br />
The NC campaign leading up to the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, April 2021|April 2021 general election]] slammed the Progressives for attempting to suppress third parties and for not being able to work with other Grand Senators; Elliot Doe also attacked Adam Johnston for getting in useless fights without releasing a manifesto. In addition, he appointed Frederick Garrison – one of the first Grand Senators – as his deputy leader.<br />
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[[File:First ND poster.png|300px|thumb|right|First poster following the party's rebranding in April 2021.]]<br />
During the April 2021 general election, the NCs came second, winning 8 seats with 23% of the vote; this resulted in Doe gaining support in the party once more. Following the elections, he called for a party convention in order to determine how to reform the party. The Nationalist Democrats was formed out of the convention; it supported Kylite democracy and called for the restoration of a strong monarchy, the creation of a ceremonial state church and the institution of requirements that insured that politicians would put Elysium first. Following this, the NDs released a manifesto – named ''Pax Elysia'' – that resulted in the NDs gaining major support from its traditional local support base, as well as among disaffected conservatives. Between the dissolution of the CDP and the formation of the SD&MP, the party gained a large amount of votes.<br />
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Following the increase in support, the NDs petitioned for the restoration of the monarchy, which was opposed by the Liberal, Pirate and Progressive Parties. The petition resulted in a referendum where the pro-republic side won, with 52% of the vote. As a result of the close referendum, the NDs used the ''National Tribune'' – established in April 2021 – to call for the removal of [[Sean O'Neill]] from office and for a new referendum. In addition, the NDs sued the Grand Senate – stating that the amendment instituting a republic was illegal, but was narrowly upheld – and also launched an investigation into Progressive violations of the ''Transparency Act'', finding over 50 violations that had occurred in the past months. Due to this, the NDs motioned that a vote of no confidence in the government be held; despite being defeated, Progressive support continued to fall.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, July 2021|July 2021 general election]], the NDs won 10 seats with 31% of the vote, becoming the first conservative party in a year to win over 30% of the vote. The campaign leading up to the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|October 2021 general election]] saw the NDs releasing more campaign material than any other party, positioning themselves as the strongest supporters to monarchism and as the greatest opposition to anarchism, as well as an "agent of reform" against the incumbent Progressive government. In early August, the NDs undertook an election in order to choose a leader and deputy leader; Doe was oncemore re-elected as leader – defeating Caden "Freedom" Mes – while Based Baddie was elected deputy leader, defeating Charles Slocum and Frederick Garrison.<br />
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[[File:“Stop This Anarchism” Nationalist Democratic Poster.png|250px|thumb|left|An ND poster denouncing the "anarchism vote".]]<br />
Following the establishment of the LSE – originally the NRLE – in early August and its leader, May Junkin, making a statement saying, "fuck the establishment", the NDs said that the NRLE "will never form a competent government"; in response, the NRLE positioned itself as a party "dedicated to your voice than some arbitrary rule against profanity". The NDs promptly released private messages that revealed that the NRLE wanted to form an alliance with the NDs, with Junkin saying she would support the NDs if Jayden Atlee – chairman for the Progressives – was made a candidate for PM. This resulted in the waning of the NRLE by mid-August.<br />
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Following this, the NDs accused the Progressives and NRLE of supporting [[w:Laicism|laicism]] due to more progressive members of the Grand Senate supporting a proposal that would result in churches potentially being mandated to go against their faith. The NDs would also campaign on their success as the opposition, including their implementation of the referendum and recall systems, as well as a reawakened national debate on monarchism. Following this, Doe released a speech that accused the Progressives of killing democracy, citing inactivity, discontent with the incumbent government, the partisanship of the head of state, the notion that the Progressives cultivated a one-party state and reductions in private freedoms; criticism was made by the Progressives, Social Democrats, the LSE and the Pirates as a result of the speech. A few days after, the NDs released their iconic "Stop This Anarchism" poster, which showed the Elysiumite tricolor being painted over by the word "anarchism".<br />
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[[File:ND party declaring their support for “Cross King Country”.png|250px|thumb|right|An ND poster declaring its support for "cross, king and country", contrasting itself with the SA.]]<br />
In early September, the Social Alliance was formed, which campaigned on pagan and fascist values. In response, the NDs called the SA "a corruption of right-wing thought and of the ideals of Kylite democracy", stating that their predecessors "destroyed the first fascist party [and] we'll destroy this one too"; they also released posters accusing the SA of having "no loyalty to Elysium, no loyalty to our God, and no loyalty to our traditions". Eventually, the SA was run out of politics due to constant campaigning from the NDs and the Progressives against them.<br />
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The NDs promptly released the so-called "Nationalist agenda", which comprised Elysium leaving the Vesspuchi Zone, the repealment of treaties with small and inactive states, the passing of a ''Buy Elysiumite Act'' and continued opposition to the [[Grand Unified Micronational]] and the [[Cupertino Alliance]]. In addition, the "four freedoms" were released, which were a non-partisan head of state, the defending of free press and speech, the enforcement of the ''Transparency Act'' and stronger rights for commonwealths.<br />
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In early September, monarchist parties won the midterms; as a result, Doe announced that the republican experiment had failed, releasing two posters that showed the Progressive Party on their deathbed and the other stating that "Progressive poached can't stop the monarchist lion". The NDs also cited the monarchy having 8 heads of government – compared to the republic having one – as proof that the monarchy was more democratic. In addition, Based Baddie led a campaign in Greymont, named as Elysium's safest Progressive commonwealth, in order to flip a seat there. In the final month of the campaign, the NDs began a petition to have a second referendum on monarchism as a result of polling turning in favour of monarchism.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|October 2021 general election]], the NDs won 9 seats with 34.5% of the vote, being 5% behind the Progressives; in addition, they flipped a seat in Greymont. Following this, a referendum was held regarding monarchy, where restoration of monarchism won.<br />
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[[File:TEG midterms article cover .jpg|300px|thumb|left|A cover of the ''The Unionist'' with Based Baddie, deputy leader of the NDs, as the background; it declared the resurgement of the conservative "dynasty".]]<br />
The majority of the 14th Grand Senate was mostly dedicated to debates regarding the restoration of the monarchy, with the Whig caucus of the Progressives, the monarchist wing of the SDP and the NDs pushing for a strong monarchy, while the other Progressives and SDP pushed for a weaker monarchy. Upon the 13th Amendment being completed, the Progressives consistently pushed against it, citing grammar issues; this led to Robert Smith withdrawing his endorsement of the leaders of the Progressives and the SDP. Following this, Speaker Spooky Johnston, as well as PM Adam Johnston, created a two-week long session regarding environmental policy, which was denounced by Doe; as a result, he was made to leave the Grand Senate.<br />
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In response, the NDs announced a vote of no confidence regarding the government, with multiple Progressives joining the vote. As a result, the ''National Tribune'' published, at the time, the largest news article in Elysiumite history, denouncing the Progressives for attempting to filibuster the restoration of the monarchy; the NDs also overtook the Progressives in polling. In addition, a major cabinet rebellion occurred in the Johnston ministry, with multiple ministers declaring a boycott of cabinet functions.<br />
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The NDs also announced that they would work with the SDP for implementing term limits and a legislative reset. As a result of these, the Progressives denounced the SDP, despite the policies being rather mild; the SDP threatened to join calls for a snap election in response. Following this, the NDs won a national election for the first time, resulting in them flipping all but one commonwealth in the midterms.<br />
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[[File:Anti-Seán poster .png|250px|thumb|Left|A poster describing Seán O'Neill's "record" in terms of politics]]<br />
Following the midterms, Adam Johnston, James Christian and Spooky Johnston resigned from politics, with Spooky later renouncing his citizenship following messages being released of him calling for opposition parties to be banned. Thomas Bainbridge was promptly elected as speaker of the Grand Senate; he oversaw the conclusion of the debate on the 13th Amendment, which resulted in it passing the Grand Senate with bipartisan support. Soon after, Sean O'Neill was made leader of the Progressives; on the first day of his term as leader, the NDs published a "record" of him, which showed him to be an apologist of [[w:Joseph Stalin|Joseph Stalin]]. O'Neill promptly stepped down as leader following him learning of plans to replace him, with Bainbridge replacing him. Adam Johnston rebuked the NDs over this, resulting in his resignation; James would resign following [[Johann Kümmel]] being appointed interim Chancellor.<br />
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[[File:ND’s policy poster for the 15th GS election .png|300px|thumb|left|Poster displaying ND policies in the 15th GS election]]<br />
Following this, Doe did not release that many attacks on the Progressives, as he was friends with Bainbridge and didn't wish to see more resignations. In November, the NDs released the ''Democratic Papers'', which detailed a six-part agenda on how to restore Elysium's golden age.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/19cVD2cPp9G8DWMoZqOSb3bOK8lrKdaYcBwK2qg3E3dM/edit|title=The Democratic Papers|date=13 November 2021|access-date=5 July 2022}}</ref><br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|December 2021]] snap election, the NDs won 49.4% of the vote, becoming the first victory for a conservative party in a federal election in over a year. The day after, Elliot Doe was sworn in as Chancellor.<br />
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===Doe government===<br />
[[File:Elliot Doe's Imperial Photograph.jpg|right|thumb|Photograph of Elliot Doe.]]<br />
Elliot Doe opened his government with an Imperial Throne Speech on New Years'; this was the first time a Chancellor delivered a throne speech to an opening Grand Senate and was the longest monologue in the Grand Senate, being 15 paragraphs long. At the end of the speech, he declared that his goal was to make 2022 "the year of Elysium in micronationalism".<br />
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Doe's cabinet comprised 4 NDs, 3 Progressives, 2 independents and a Pirate; this revived a tradition from Kyle Smith's chancellorships, where he would have bipartisan cabinets. In addition, Chancellor's Questions were held for the first time in months. Doe's major pieces of legislation included the reformation of the nobility system and of Elysium's public library, the limitation of the Grand Emperor from serving in foreign nations and the implementation of term limits. Moustapha Hoteit retired from politics in the middle of Doe's term, after his resignation both Elliot Doe and Robert Smith praised him for his service. Elliot Doe appointed James Christian of the Social Democratic Party to be his Deputy Chancellor, later the two formed an official Democratic Alliance and released an eighteen page joint manifesto.<br />
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Elliot Doe was re-elected in May 2022, and appointed the same cabinet. Despite this a few days later Deputy Chancellor James Christian and Home Minister Adam Johnston stepped down from the cabinet due to disagreements with the Nationalist Democrats support of the Marriage and Civil Union Act, 2022. Following these resignations Elliot Doe appointed [[Johann Kummel]] as Deputy Chancellor and Home Minister.<br />
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==Policies==<br />
The Nationalist Democrats officially declared [[Kylite democracy]] as their primary ideology in July, 2022. Before this the ideology was already followed by most major party officials and was unofficially seen as the party ideology.<br />
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===Economic policy===<br />
The Nationalist Democrats take a more hands off approach to the economy than previous governments, focusing instead on government reform and civil service projects. Despite this the party does lay out some basic policies in their [[w:Manifesto|manifesto]] and in the Principles of Kylite Democrats, an essay about Kylite democracy by Elliot Doe.<br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have stated that they are more interested with fostering a new and more active [[w:Economy|economy]] rather than regulating what already exists in the Empire. As a result the Nationalist Democrats have repealed a number of acts which sought to regulate the economy which were passed by the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)]] including measures mandating [[w:Workplace democracy|workplace democracy]], pro-[[w:Trade union|union]] policies, and various [[w:Taxation|tax]] policies.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F_EB3cC554LHzLL3IWMpwzVFxRDtqKyniniHsJI7m-Y/edit#heading=h.nj3wi5dgnemy]</ref><br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have proposed and passed a number of policies which are meant to aid new corporations in being formed. This includes simplifying the [[w:Incorporation (business)|incorporation]] process,<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mm1C35yJRXFx4f1_84ue3lDBsa7UE5XRk62e3L89g2g/edit?usp=sharing]</ref> expanding [[w:Copyright|copyright protections]], and establishing [[w:Trademark|trademark]] and [[w:Patent|patent]] protections.<ref>[ https://docs.google.com/document/d/11RpyDDRDmkkyyHEjVDqYm2AVwKrmzMw1TUYzONjPPng/edit?usp=sharing]</ref><br />
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Unlike previous Progressive Ministries which have attempted to foster unions in Elysium, the Nationalist Democrats have not taken a strong policy toward unions. Instead the party has stated that they do not believe that legislation assisting unions is needed as the economy is still rather small, as such the Nationalist Democrats repealed the Union Act, 2021. In the Principles of Kylite democrats party leader Elliot Doe wrote that the government should take a neutral stance when dealing with despites between union and corporate interest, and that the government should mediate between the two and resolve the issue so a union becomes unneeded. Elliot Doe also wrote in that large unions which inhibit internal trade in the Empire should be contested. These writings could suggest the party may be open to rolling back constitutional protections for unions, but Elliot Doe has not confirmed or denied this.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.v57f4jo218a0]</ref><ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.yum24rt6sjl7]</ref><br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have actively supported anti-trust legislation, party leaders have stated there is a right to fair competition in the Empire which must be maintained by breaking up future [[w:Monopolies|monopolies]] if need be. Nationalist Democrats have also proposed the protections for [[w:Small business|small business]] be added to the constitution, including clauses that would prevent big corporations from being immune to regulations which apply to smaller corporations.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.ttx3p5k1b5ya]</ref><br />
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Nationalist Democrats are opposed to the creation of national [[w:Currency|currency]], stating it would prefer to wait until the nation already has a sustainably large internal market in their manifesto.<br />
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===Social policy===<br />
While most Nationalist Democrats are personally [[w:Socially conservative|socially conserverative]] the party has taken a more [[w:Social liberalism|liberal]] approach to [[w:Social policy|social policy]]. The party principles declares the party's support for keeping the Elysiumite government neutral in religious matters,<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.gg999bf29fdb]</ref> and generally the party takes a hands off approach to individuals life. Party leaders have stated they believe that churches should not be taxed.<br />
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There has been a debate in the party between those such as Elliot Doe and [[Thomas Bainbridge]] who want to maintain the party's handsoff position to social policy, and those like [[Christoph Billung]] who want a more [[w:Traditionalist|traditionalist]] approach to social policy.<br />
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[[File:ND “Democratic Papers” cover.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Cover of the ''Democratic Papers'', a manifesto released by the NDs in November 2021.]]<br />
The Nationalist Democrats call for a strong monarch that is bound by a constitution and by Parliament, in addition to playing a non-partisan role in politics; the NDs claim that, due to power sharing between the Grand Emperor, Chancellor, and Grand Senate, the monarch has their power checked as needed. Elliot Doe has argued that, as the Chancellor commands a majority in parliament and appoints the cabinet, the Grand Emperor provides a strong check on the power of the Chancellor. The NDs oppose the Progressive policy of having the cabinet appointed solely by the Chancellor, stating the non-partisan nature of the monarch extends to the cabinet.<br />
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The NDs also believe that parliamentary authority is to be centralized in the Grand Senate. Therefore, in the ''Democratic Papers'', they call for the end of legislative devolution and, by extension, the dissolution of Commonwealth and local legislatures. Instead, the NDs propose that First Ministers are to be elected directly by the citizens of their respective Commonwealth, who are to appoint a cabinet on behalf of the Grand Emperor and their Commonwealth noble. The NDs believe that the Grand Senate delegation of a Commonwealth is to work with their Commonwealth's cabinet in order to pass legislation that affects said Commonwealth in the Grand Senate; it has also called to rewrite the constitution of each Commonwealth.<br />
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The NDs wish to increase transparency and activity in the imperial government through a system of acts, Chancellor-directed actions, and amendments. The party has proposed placing a limit of three consecutive terms as Chancellor. In addition, they have blasted the prior Progressive government for not collecting ministerial agendas, with the NDs having more success in doing so. In addition, the NDs call for a return to monthly ministerial progress reports and a more general report regarding the state of the Empire. Elliot Doe has stated that he believes the Imperial High Court has the power to suspend unelected officials for not abiding by these rules. They've also proposed placing penalties on Grand Senators who are inactive by barring them from running in the next general election or by subjecting their seat to a by-election.<br />
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The NDs are some of the strongest defenders of the Council of Imperial Delegates; despite Progressive and SDP calls for the body to be dissolved, the NDs have supported it, stating that the Council is needed to elect a Grand Emperor. The NDs also support legislation being able to originate within the Council.<br />
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The NDs and SDP have announced a pact in order to pass legislation regarding a legislative reset, stating that, "when considering the current state of our laws, one must come to the conclusion that the legal system of this great nation is weeded and twisted. Laws stretch over four different forms of legal formats, ranging from one-page bills with little to no information and many loopholes to large, byzantine legislation we no longer require. A full reset on legislation, with the exception of the most recent laws, ought to be pursued, so we can start fully anew."<br />
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The NDs have stated they wish to focus less on economics and more on the professionalization and activity of the nation. Despite this, they have proposed expanding the nation's agricultural industry into the Commomwealth of Hilton. They also wish to encourage greater growth for newspaper and media companies.<br />
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===Foreign policy===<br />
The ND’s have stated their primary foreign policy is to expand Elysiumite influence, professionalize existing relations, while avoiding useless treaties. As such the party promotes the renegotiation of the various treaties the nation has currently signed, and creating new ones with nations in the southern United States. The party goes on further to state they wish to create an intermicronational alliance between various nations of the southeast. Lastly the party wants to expand the name of Elysium without establishing foreign relations and advertise Elysium to attract new citizens. The party also wishes to encourage other nations to join the Empire without manipulating them into the Empire like was attempted in previous administrations.<br />
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=Party factions=<br />
===Kylite democrats===<br />
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[[File:Kylite Democratic logo .png|200px|thumb|right|A common symbol of Kylite democrats.]]<br />
This [[w:social conservatism|socially conservative]] right-wing grouping is currently associated with the mainstream of the party, and is the oldest tradition within the Nationalist Democratic Party and its predecessors, it’s closely associated with [[w: One-nation conservatism|one-nation toryism]]. The name stems from the founder of modern Elysiumite conservatism Chancellor Kyle Smith. To this end, it emphasises the country's [[w:Monarchy|royalist]] heritage, oppose any transfer of power away from the Empire—either downwards to the Commonwealths or upwards to foreign states—and seek to place greater emphasis on traditional Elysiumite culture. The ideology rose from the centrist and undefined Democracy Now Party to support for the creation of a conservative democracy within the context of the Empire.<br />
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Most Kylite democrats oppose the abolition of the Council of Imperial Delegates. Other members have called for the adoption of [[w:Presbyterianism|Presbyterianism]] as the national religion. Prominent Grand Senators from this wing of the party include Elliot Doe, Kyle Smith, and John Stark.<br />
===Tilites===<br />
[[File:Christoph Billung (2021).jpg|150px|thumb|left|A photograph of Christoph Billung, a notable Tilite.]]<br />
Tilites, better known as [[w:Absolute monarchism|absolutist]], came out of the traditional of the Vox Party rather than the Democratic Traditionalist and have rarely held high levels of influence in the party. The Tilites call for the restoration of an absolute monarchy and stronger Commonwealth rights primarily. Associated with traditional [[w:High Toryism|High Toryism]] the ideology is considered the furthest right within the party. The Tilites name originates from an early Elysiumite politician known as Tiler Adams who opposed the expansion of democracy within the Empire. The factions support base primarily comes from [[w:Baptist|Baptist]].<br />
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Tilites have called for a defense of marriage and getting rid of gender neutral language in legislation. The most notable Tilite is [[Christoph Billung]].<br />
===Bourbonites===<br />
[[File:Moustapha’s official photo.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Official photo of Based Baddie, a notable bourbonite.]]<br />
The final major faction of ND’s is the Bourbonites. The Bourbonites believe in [[w:Liberal conservatism|liberal conservatism]], [[w:Classical liberalism|classical liberalism]], and [[w:Progressivism|social progressivism]]. The Bourbonites grew out of the [[w:Libertarian|libertarian]] tradition of Chancellor [[Tau|Tau Barclay]] who was the leader of the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive-Libertarians]] and later left his party to help the DT’s form the Reform Party. Despite initial success the faction died out following Tau’s departure from politics. In late 2021 following Based Baddie, a student of Tau, joining the party and becoming deputy leader the party saw a revival of Bourbonite politics.<br />
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Bourbonites oppose the expansion of unnecessary government departments and call for the streamlining of government. The faction also calls for increased transparency in government adopting reforms like Chancellor’s questions and ministerial reports. Lastly Bourbonites have called for more merit and less partisan based appointments. This principle was able to effect the policy of the party when in their most recent manifesto the party called for a reset of legislation and for increased government transparency. The party also has set higher standards on ministers and appointed the most non-partisan cabinet of any Ministry in over a year. The most notable Bourbonite is Based Baddie.<br />
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=Electoral history=<br />
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|-<br />
|+ [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate of Elysium]]<br />
|-<br />
! rowspan=2|Election<br />
! rowspan=2|Leader<br />
! colspan=2|Votes<br />
! colspan=3|Seats<br />
! rowspan=2|Position<br />
! rowspan=2|Government<br />
|-<br />
! No.<br />
! Share<br />
! No.<br />
! ±<br />
! Share<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite senatorial election, January 2021|2021 I]]<br />
|rowspan="7"|[[Elliot Doe]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|10<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|20%<br />
|{{Composition bar|6|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 6<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24%<br />
|{{increase}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, April 2021|2021 II]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|23%<br />
|{{Composition bar|8|34|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, July 2021|2021 III]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|31%<br />
|{{Composition bar|10|33|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|30%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|2021 IV]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|30<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|34.5%<br />
|{{Composition bar|9|26|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{decrease}} 1<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|35%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|2021 V]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|42<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|49.4%<br />
|{{Composition bar|13|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 4<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|52%<br />
|{{increase}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]-[[Social Democratic Party of Elysium|Social Democrats]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, May 2022|2022 I]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|39<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|51.3%<br />
|{{Composition bar|14|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 1<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|56%<br />
|{{steady}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]-[[Pirate Party of Elysium|Pirate]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, September 2022|2022 II]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|26<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|52%<br />
|{{Composition bar|12|20|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{decrease}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|60%<br />
|{{steady}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]-[[Rhinoceros Party of Elysium|Rhino]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|2022 III<br />
|''Tbd''<br />
|}<br />
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=References=<br />
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<div>{{Infobox Party<br />
| name = Nationalist Democrats<br />
| logo = [[File:NATDEMLOGO.png|275px|center]]<br />
| colorcode = #FCCC9F<br />
| leader1_title = Senate Leader<br />
| leader2_title = Imperial Chamber Leader <br />
| leader1_name = [[Elliot Doe|Sir Elliot Doe]]<br />
| leader2_name = Sir Kyle Smith<br />
|anthem = [[w:Land of Hope and Glory|Land of Hope and Glory]]<br />
|foundation = 23 November 2020<br />
|predecessor = [[Union Democrats|Democratic Traditionalist]]<br />
|newspaper = ''National Tribune''<br />
|membership = 38<br />
|membership_year = 2021<br />
|ideology = {{unbulleted list|<br />
|'''[[#Political positions|Majority]]:'''<br />
|{{•}} [[Kylite democracy]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Anti-Communism|Anti-communism]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Responsible government|Responsible governing]] <br />
|'''[[#Political positions|Factions]]:'''<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Absolute monarchism|Absolute monarchism]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Libertarianism|Libertarianism]]<br />
}}<br />
|position = [[w:Centre-right|Centre-right]]<br />
|colours = {{colorbox|#FCCC9F}} [[w:Orange|Orange]] <br> {{colorbox|#142474}} [[w:Blue|Imperial blue]] <br> {{colorbox|#A8143C}} [[w:Red|Elysiumite red]]<br />
|seats1_title = [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]]<br />
|seats1 = {{ParlSeats|12|20|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|seats2_title = Imperial Council of Delegates<br />
|seats2 = {{ParlSeats|26|61|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|seats3_title = Commonwealth First Ministers<br />
|seats3 = {{ParlSeats|5|5|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|footnotes = <br />
}}<br />
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The '''Nationalist Democratic Party''', officially the '''Elysiumite Nationalist Democratic Party''' and known colloquially as the '''NatDems''', '''NDs''', or simply the '''Democrats''', is one of the two major [[w:Political party|political parties]], and current governing party, in the [[Empire of Elysium]]. The party is generally considered to be [[w:Syncretic politics|syncretic]] (being socially [[w:Centre-right politics|centre-right]] and fiscally [[w:Centrism|centrist]]). The party subscribes to [[Kylite democracy]], an ideological [[w:Conservatism|conservative]] idea which is found in Elysium. Despite this, the party has many factions, such as the [[w:Liberal conservatism|bourbonites]], [[w:Progressive-conservatism|progressive conservative]], and the [[w:Absolute monarchy|Tilites]]. The party currently has 13 Members of the [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]] and 5 appointed members of the Council of Imperial Delegates, with the governors of Hilton, Ticronvidia and Greymont, as well as the first ministers of Daeltheria and Kaiserhof-Nordhaus, being members of the party.<br />
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The Nationalist Democratic Party was founded in late 2020 by splitting off of the [[Union Democrats]] (formally the [[Democratic Traditionalist]]) due to the party leaving behind Kylite democracy and making an alliance with the New Libertarian Party. Under Elliot Doe, the two other Grand Senators walked out of the party and founded the Nationalist Democrats. Elliot Doe campaigned against the new Union Democrats saying they had left behind conservatism and [[w:Monarchy|royalism]]. The ND’s released a manifesto calling for the restoration of the Elysiumite monarchy, cracking down on citizen sharing, centralization of the nation, and withdrawing Elysium from foreign treaties. In 2021 the Union Democrats, now smaller than the ND’s merged into the party. Throughout all of this the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]] remained the largest party and the primary rival to both parties. Following the creation of the [[Social Democratic Party of Elysium]] the SDP and ND’s became federal rivals although many of their Commonwealth branches have worked together in coalitions.<br />
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The Nationalist Democrats came into government for the first time in [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|2021 V general election]], winning an outright majority and ending over a year of rule by [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]]. There has not been an election since their victory in December 2021 but in all nation wide polling the Nationalist Democrats have maintained a strong lead over their competitors. Upon winning the [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]] [[Robert Smith|HIM Robert Smith]] asked ND leader [[Elliot Doe]] to form a government. On 1 January 2022, Elliot Doe became Chancellor of Elysium.<br />
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The party's support base primarily comes from royalist, local [[Elyria]]ns–particularly [[w:Baptists|Baptist]] and [[w:Presbyterianism|Presbyterians]]–and anti-establishmentarians. The party's ability to shift political opinion–with them going from 12% of the vote upon entering politics to 72% currently–has led to the ND’s being considered some of Elysium’s most successful campaigners.<br />
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The party has a branch in each Commonwealth, although party policy remains rather centralized. The party is not affiliated with any international political associations, although there is reports they are considering founding a Micronational Royalist Association.<br />
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==History==<br />
===Origins===<br />
[[File:Democratic Traditionalist HQ logo.png|250px|left|thumb|The logo of the DTs, a predecessor to the Nationalist Democrats.]]<br />
The party was created in November 2020 by [[Elliot Doe]]. Many Elysiumites consider it a direct successor to the [[Democratic Traditionalist]] of Kyle Smith instead than the Union Democrats, due to the ND’s embracing Kyle Smith’s principles of government of a [[w:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchism]] and an outward facing Empire, compared to the Union Democratic rejection of said ideals.<br />
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The Democratic Traditionalist were one of the major parties of Elysium from 2018 to 2020 and ushered in the end of absolutism in Elysium. The party is most famous for its leader Kyle Smith, the first true Chancellor of Elysium and often times called the architect of the Elysiumite Empire. Kyle Smith, with [[Robert Smith|HIM Robert II]], created the first constitution of Elysium, saw the creation of an elected legislature, and globalized Elysium; his chancellorship also saw the addition of numerous nations into the Empire.<br />
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[[File:NEP poster.jpg|300px|thumb|right|An NEP poster, denouncing the Democratic Socialist Party for wanting to weaken the monarchy (presumably through socialist ideals).]]<br />
The Democratic Traditionalist later merged with the bourbonite faction of the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progresssive-Libertarian Party]], which was led by [[Tau Barclay]], creating the Reform Party. Following his departure from Elysium following the [[Vox Populi (organisation)|Vox Populi scandal]], the party became a party of conservatism, with Kylite democrats having dominance within the party. In order to unite the country following the Vox Populi scandal, the Reform Party reached out to the Progressive Party and with them created the [[New Elysium Party|National Alliance]]; the two would later merge as the [[New Elysium Party]]. Despite winning 95% of the vote in the [[Elysiumite March 2020 senatorial election|March 2020 general election]], Kyle Smith would step down in spring 2020, citing his inactivity.<br />
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As a result of Kyle's departure, [[Adam Johnston]] became the most-popular politician in Elysium; during the [[Elysiumite May 2020 senatorial election|May 2020 general election]], the NEP gained 79% of the vote. Eventually, however, the NEP broke up following Robert Smith's departure from the party and his call for the party to be dissolved. The conservative wing of the NEP was split between Kylite democrats – who opposed republicanism & anti-monarchism within Elysium and formed the [[Union Democrats|Imperial Democratic Traditionalist]] – and the aforementioned bourbonites under the leadership of Javaske – a student of Tau Barclay – who formed the Evolutionary Party.<br />
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During this time period, the DTs took numerous losses, including the institution of republicanism in July 2020 and the DTs being tied in second with the Evolutionary Party during the [[Elysiumite July 2020 senatorial election|general election in the same month]], with 10.3% of the vote; the July 2020 general election was the only election where the DTs did not finish in first or second.<br />
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[[File:Union Democratic Party logo.png|250px|thumb|left|Logo of the Union Democrats, from which the Nationalist Democrats split off.]]<br />
The [[Elysiumite October 2020 senatorial election|October 2020 general election]] was the last election the DTs participated in. Despite winning 5 seats with 19% of the vote, the party still trailed behind the Progressives, who had gained 56% of the vote; in addition, the party, embarrassingly, lost several polls prior to the election to the [[Rhinoceros Party (Elysium)|Rhinoceros Party]]. Following the election, [[May Junkin]] founded the New Libertarian Party alongside [[Corvin I & II|Corvin]]; it would merge into the DTs, forming the [[Union Democrats]]. The merger resulted in a split within the party; as a result, Elliot Doe, alongside outspoken traditionalist JP, formed the Christian Conservative Party; it was later renamed the National Conservative Party.<br />
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===I Doe opposition===<br />
Following the creation of the National Conservative Party, a majority of the Union Democratic caucus in the Grand Senate defected parties; eventually, the UDs merged with the National Conservatives following Junkin's departure from Elysium. This merger resulted in Elliot Doe becoming the leader of the opposition within the Grand Senate.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, January 2021|January 2021 general election]], the National Conservatives won 6 seats and 24% of the vote; Elliot Doe resigned as a result of the election, citing that the election was an "embarrasing defeat" for his party.<br />
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===Smith opposition===<br />
[[File:DoeSmithLogo.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The only poster made during the leadership of Kyle Smith.]]<br />
Following Doe's resignation, Kyle Smith was made leader of the National Democrats; however, due to its reorganization, the party was unable to contest the Speaker elections. Following Spooky Johnston's refusal to hear new Speaker nominations, the party threatened to boycott the Grand Senate; however, this was talked down by Robert Smith and Doe. Following this and calls from [[Thomas Bainbridge]], Robert Smith issued an executive order that outlined how to elect the Speaker.<br />
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A few days later, Kyle Smith stepped down as leader, citing unforeseen personal reasons.<br />
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===II Doe opposition===<br />
Following the resignation of Kyle Smith, an emergency leadership election occurred; Elliot Doe and Charles Slocum both ran for the position, with Elliot eventually winning.<br />
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Despite being an opposition party, the NDs were able to pass multiple major pieces of legislation during the 12th Grand Senate; this included an amendment that would trigger a by-election upon a Grand Senator defecting parties, as well as the banning of satirical parties and the creation of a system where petitions could result in national referendums. As a result of the banning of satirical party, the Rhinoceros Party was dissolved, with the [[Pirate Party of Elysium|Pirate Party]] being created by the Rhinoceros Party's leaders, Based Baddie and [[Johann Kümmel]]. Following the creation of the [[Christian Democratic Party (Elysium)|CDP]] and the removal of the Liberal Party from government, there were talks of a NatCon-Christian Democrat-Liberal-Pirate government, with the Pirate Party ruling out the possibility of said government.<br />
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[[File:NC’s anti-liberal poster .jpg|250px|thumb|left|Anti-Liberal poster released by the NCs]]<br />
The NC campaign leading up to the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, April 2021|April 2021 general election]] slammed the Progressives for attempting to suppress third parties and for not being able to work with other Grand Senators; Elliot Doe also attacked Adam Johnston for getting in useless fights without releasing a manifesto. In addition, he appointed Frederick Garrison – one of the first Grand Senators – as his deputy leader.<br />
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[[File:First ND poster.png|300px|thumb|right|First poster following the party's rebranding in April 2021.]]<br />
During the April 2021 general election, the NCs came second, winning 8 seats with 23% of the vote; this resulted in Doe gaining support in the party once more. Following the elections, he called for a party convention in order to determine how to reform the party. The Nationalist Democrats was formed out of the convention; it supported Kylite democracy and called for the restoration of a strong monarchy, the creation of a ceremonial state church and the institution of requirements that insured that politicians would put Elysium first. Following this, the NDs released a manifesto – named ''Pax Elysia'' – that resulted in the NDs gaining major support from its traditional local support base, as well as among disaffected conservatives. Between the dissolution of the CDP and the formation of the SD&MP, the party gained a large amount of votes.<br />
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Following the increase in support, the NDs petitioned for the restoration of the monarchy, which was opposed by the Liberal, Pirate and Progressive Parties. The petition resulted in a referendum where the pro-republic side won, with 52% of the vote. As a result of the close referendum, the NDs used the ''National Tribune'' – established in April 2021 – to call for the removal of [[Sean O'Neill]] from office and for a new referendum. In addition, the NDs sued the Grand Senate – stating that the amendment instituting a republic was illegal, but was narrowly upheld – and also launched an investigation into Progressive violations of the ''Transparency Act'', finding over 50 violations that had occurred in the past months. Due to this, the NDs motioned that a vote of no confidence in the government be held; despite being defeated, Progressive support continued to fall.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, July 2021|July 2021 general election]], the NDs won 10 seats with 31% of the vote, becoming the first conservative party in a year to win over 30% of the vote. The campaign leading up to the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|October 2021 general election]] saw the NDs releasing more campaign material than any other party, positioning themselves as the strongest supporters to monarchism and as the greatest opposition to anarchism, as well as an "agent of reform" against the incumbent Progressive government. In early August, the NDs undertook an election in order to choose a leader and deputy leader; Doe was oncemore re-elected as leader – defeating Caden "Freedom" Mes – while Based Baddie was elected deputy leader, defeating Charles Slocum and Frederick Garrison.<br />
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[[File:“Stop This Anarchism” Nationalist Democratic Poster.png|250px|thumb|left|An ND poster denouncing the "anarchism vote".]]<br />
Following the establishment of the LSE – originally the NRLE – in early August and its leader, May Junkin, making a statement saying, "fuck the establishment", the NDs said that the NRLE "will never form a competent government"; in response, the NRLE positioned itself as a party "dedicated to your voice than some arbitrary rule against profanity". The NDs promptly released private messages that revealed that the NRLE wanted to form an alliance with the NDs, with Junkin saying she would support the NDs if Jayden Atlee – chairman for the Progressives – was made a candidate for PM. This resulted in the waning of the NRLE by mid-August.<br />
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Following this, the NDs accused the Progressives and NRLE of supporting [[w:Laicism|laicism]] due to more progressive members of the Grand Senate supporting a proposal that would result in churches potentially being mandated to go against their faith. The NDs would also campaign on their success as the opposition, including their implementation of the referendum and recall systems, as well as a reawakened national debate on monarchism. Following this, Doe released a speech that accused the Progressives of killing democracy, citing inactivity, discontent with the incumbent government, the partisanship of the head of state, the notion that the Progressives cultivated a one-party state and reductions in private freedoms; criticism was made by the Progressives, Social Democrats, the LSE and the Pirates as a result of the speech. A few days after, the NDs released their iconic "Stop This Anarchism" poster, which showed the Elysiumite tricolor being painted over by the word "anarchism".<br />
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[[File:ND party declaring their support for “Cross King Country”.png|250px|thumb|right|An ND poster declaring its support for "cross, king and country", contrasting itself with the SA.]]<br />
In early September, the Social Alliance was formed, which campaigned on pagan and fascist values. In response, the NDs called the SA "a corruption of right-wing thought and of the ideals of Kylite democracy", stating that their predecessors "destroyed the first fascist party [and] we'll destroy this one too"; they also released posters accusing the SA of having "no loyalty to Elysium, no loyalty to our God, and no loyalty to our traditions". Eventually, the SA was run out of politics due to constant campaigning from the NDs and the Progressives against them.<br />
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The NDs promptly released the so-called "Nationalist agenda", which comprised Elysium leaving the Vesspuchi Zone, the repealment of treaties with small and inactive states, the passing of a ''Buy Elysiumite Act'' and continued opposition to the [[Grand Unified Micronational]] and the [[Cupertino Alliance]]. In addition, the "four freedoms" were released, which were a non-partisan head of state, the defending of free press and speech, the enforcement of the ''Transparency Act'' and stronger rights for commonwealths.<br />
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In early September, monarchist parties won the midterms; as a result, Doe announced that the republican experiment had failed, releasing two posters that showed the Progressive Party on their deathbed and the other stating that "Progressive poached can't stop the monarchist lion". The NDs also cited the monarchy having 8 heads of government – compared to the republic having one – as proof that the monarchy was more democratic. In addition, Based Baddie led a campaign in Greymont, named as Elysium's safest Progressive commonwealth, in order to flip a seat there. In the final month of the campaign, the NDs began a petition to have a second referendum on monarchism as a result of polling turning in favour of monarchism.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|October 2021 general election]], the NDs won 9 seats with 34.5% of the vote, being 5% behind the Progressives; in addition, they flipped a seat in Greymont. Following this, a referendum was held regarding monarchy, where restoration of monarchism won.<br />
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[[File:TEG midterms article cover .jpg|300px|thumb|left|A cover of the ''The Unionist'' with Based Baddie, deputy leader of the NDs, as the background; it declared the resurgement of the conservative "dynasty".]]<br />
The majority of the 14th Grand Senate was mostly dedicated to debates regarding the restoration of the monarchy, with the Whig caucus of the Progressives, the monarchist wing of the SDP and the NDs pushing for a strong monarchy, while the other Progressives and SDP pushed for a weaker monarchy. Upon the 13th Amendment being completed, the Progressives consistently pushed against it, citing grammar issues; this led to Robert Smith withdrawing his endorsement of the leaders of the Progressives and the SDP. Following this, Speaker Spooky Johnston, as well as PM Adam Johnston, created a two-week long session regarding environmental policy, which was denounced by Doe; as a result, he was made to leave the Grand Senate.<br />
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In response, the NDs announced a vote of no confidence regarding the government, with multiple Progressives joining the vote. As a result, the ''National Tribune'' published, at the time, the largest news article in Elysiumite history, denouncing the Progressives for attempting to filibuster the restoration of the monarchy; the NDs also overtook the Progressives in polling. In addition, a major cabinet rebellion occurred in the Johnston ministry, with multiple ministers declaring a boycott of cabinet functions.<br />
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The NDs also announced that they would work with the SDP for implementing term limits and a legislative reset. As a result of these, the Progressives denounced the SDP, despite the policies being rather mild; the SDP threatened to join calls for a snap election in response. Following this, the NDs won a national election for the first time, resulting in them flipping all but one commonwealth in the midterms.<br />
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[[File:Anti-Seán poster .png|250px|thumb|Left|A poster describing Seán O'Neill's "record" in terms of politics]]<br />
Following the midterms, Adam Johnston, James Christian and Spooky Johnston resigned from politics, with Spooky later renouncing his citizenship following messages being released of him calling for opposition parties to be banned. Thomas Bainbridge was promptly elected as speaker of the Grand Senate; he oversaw the conclusion of the debate on the 13th Amendment, which resulted in it passing the Grand Senate with bipartisan support. Soon after, Sean O'Neill was made leader of the Progressives; on the first day of his term as leader, the NDs published a "record" of him, which showed him to be an apologist of [[w:Joseph Stalin|Joseph Stalin]]. O'Neill promptly stepped down as leader following him learning of plans to replace him, with Bainbridge replacing him. Adam Johnston rebuked the NDs over this, resulting in his resignation; James would resign following [[Johann Kümmel]] being appointed interim Chancellor.<br />
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[[File:ND’s policy poster for the 15th GS election .png|300px|thumb|left|Poster displaying ND policies in the 15th GS election]]<br />
Following this, Doe did not release that many attacks on the Progressives, as he was friends with Bainbridge and didn't wish to see more resignations. In November, the NDs released the ''Democratic Papers'', which detailed a six-part agenda on how to restore Elysium's golden age.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/19cVD2cPp9G8DWMoZqOSb3bOK8lrKdaYcBwK2qg3E3dM/edit|title=The Democratic Papers|date=13 November 2021|access-date=5 July 2022}}</ref><br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|December 2021]] snap election, the NDs won 49.4% of the vote, becoming the first victory for a conservative party in a federal election in over a year. The day after, Elliot Doe was sworn in as Chancellor.<br />
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===Doe government===<br />
[[File:Elliot Doe's Imperial Photograph.jpg|right|thumb|Photograph of Elliot Doe.]]<br />
Elliot Doe opened his government with an Imperial Throne Speech on New Years'; this was the first time a Chancellor delivered a throne speech to an opening Grand Senate and was the longest monologue in the Grand Senate, being 15 paragraphs long. At the end of the speech, he declared that his goal was to make 2022 "the year of Elysium in micronationalism".<br />
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Doe's cabinet comprised 4 NDs, 3 Progressives, 2 independents and a Pirate; this revived a tradition from Kyle Smith's chancellorships, where he would have bipartisan cabinets. In addition, Chancellor's Questions were held for the first time in months. Doe's major pieces of legislation included the reformation of the nobility system and of Elysium's public library, the limitation of the Grand Emperor from serving in foreign nations and the implementation of term limits. Moustapha Hoteit retired from politics in the middle of Doe's term, after his resignation both Elliot Doe and Robert Smith praised him for his service. Elliot Doe appointed James Christian of the Social Democratic Party to be his Deputy Chancellor, later the two formed an official Democratic Alliance and released an eighteen page joint manifesto.<br />
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Elliot Doe was re-elected in May 2022, and appointed the same cabinet. Despite this a few days later Deputy Chancellor James Christian and Home Minister Adam Johnston stepped down from the cabinet due to disagreements with the Nationalist Democrats support of the Marriage and Civil Union Act, 2022. Following these resignations Elliot Doe appointed [[Johann Kummel]] as Deputy Chancellor and Home Minister.<br />
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==Policies==<br />
The Nationalist Democrats officially declared [[Kylite democracy]] as their primary ideology in July, 2022. Before this the ideology was already followed by most major party officials and was unofficially seen as the party ideology.<br />
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===Economic policy===<br />
The Nationalist Democrats take a more hands off approach to the economy than previous governments, focusing instead on government reform and civil service projects. Despite this the party does lay out some basic policies in their [[w:Manifesto|manifesto]] and in the Principles of Kylite Democrats, an essay about Kylite democracy by Elliot Doe.<br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have stated that they are more interested with fostering a new and more active [[w:Economy|economy]] rather than regulating what already exists in the Empire. As a result the Nationalist Democrats have repealed a number of acts which sought to regulate the economy which were passed by the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)]] including measures mandating [[w:Workplace democracy|workplace democracy]], pro-[[w:Trade union|union]] policies, and various [[w:Taxation|tax]] policies.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F_EB3cC554LHzLL3IWMpwzVFxRDtqKyniniHsJI7m-Y/edit#heading=h.nj3wi5dgnemy]</ref><br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have proposed and passed a number of policies which are meant to aid new corporations in being formed. This includes simplifying the [[w:Incorporation (business)|incorporation]] process,<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mm1C35yJRXFx4f1_84ue3lDBsa7UE5XRk62e3L89g2g/edit?usp=sharing]</ref> expanding [[w:Copyright|copyright protections]], and establishing [[w:Trademark|trademark]] and [[w:Patent|patent]] protections.<ref>[ https://docs.google.com/document/d/11RpyDDRDmkkyyHEjVDqYm2AVwKrmzMw1TUYzONjPPng/edit?usp=sharing]</ref><br />
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Unlike previous Progressive Ministries which have attempted to foster unions in Elysium, the Nationalist Democrats have not taken a strong policy toward unions. Instead the party has stated that they do not believe that legislation assisting unions is needed as the economy is still rather small, as such the Nationalist Democrats repealed the Union Act, 2021. In the Principles of Kylite democrats party leader Elliot Doe wrote that the government should take a neutral stance when dealing with despites between union and corporate interest, and that the government should mediate between the two and resolve the issue so a union becomes unneeded. Elliot Doe also wrote in that large unions which inhibit internal trade in the Empire should be contested. These writings could suggest the party may be open to rolling back constitutional protections for unions, but Elliot Doe has not confirmed or denied this.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.v57f4jo218a0]</ref><ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.yum24rt6sjl7]</ref><br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have actively supported anti-trust legislation, party leaders have stated there is a right to fair competition in the Empire which must be maintained by breaking up future [[w:Monopolies|monopolies]] if need be. Nationalist Democrats have also proposed the protections for [[w:Small business|small business]] be added to the constitution, including clauses that would prevent big corporations from being immune to regulations which apply to smaller corporations.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.ttx3p5k1b5ya]</ref><br />
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Nationalist Democrats are opposed to the creation of national [[w:Currency|currency]], stating it would prefer to wait until the nation already has a sustainably large internal market in their manifesto.<br />
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===Social policy===<br />
While most Nationalist Democrats are personally [[w:Socially conservative|socially conserverative]] the party has taken a more [[w:Social liberalism|liberal]] approach to [[w:Social policy|social policy]]. The party principles declares the party's support for keeping the Elysiumite government neutral in religious matters,<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.gg999bf29fdb]</ref> and generally the party takes a hands off approach to individuals life. Party leaders have stated they believe that churches should not be taxed.<br />
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There has been a debate in the party between those such as Elliot Doe and [[Thomas Bainbridge]] who want to maintain the party's handsoff position to social policy, and those like [[Christoph Billung]] who want a more [[w:Traditionalist|traditionalist]] approach to social policy.<br />
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[[File:ND “Democratic Papers” cover.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Cover of the ''Democratic Papers'', a manifesto released by the NDs in November 2021.]]<br />
The Nationalist Democrats call for a strong monarch that is bound by a constitution and by Parliament, in addition to playing a non-partisan role in politics; the NDs claim that, due to power sharing between the Grand Emperor, Chancellor, and Grand Senate, the monarch has their power checked as needed. Elliot Doe has argued that, as the Chancellor commands a majority in parliament and appoints the cabinet, the Grand Emperor provides a strong check on the power of the Chancellor. The NDs oppose the Progressive policy of having the cabinet appointed solely by the Chancellor, stating the non-partisan nature of the monarch extends to the cabinet.<br />
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The NDs also believe that parliamentary authority is to be centralized in the Grand Senate. Therefore, in the ''Democratic Papers'', they call for the end of legislative devolution and, by extension, the dissolution of Commonwealth and local legislatures. Instead, the NDs propose that First Ministers are to be elected directly by the citizens of their respective Commonwealth, who are to appoint a cabinet on behalf of the Grand Emperor and their Commonwealth noble. The NDs believe that the Grand Senate delegation of a Commonwealth is to work with their Commonwealth's cabinet in order to pass legislation that affects said Commonwealth in the Grand Senate; it has also called to rewrite the constitution of each Commonwealth.<br />
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The NDs wish to increase transparency and activity in the imperial government through a system of acts, Chancellor-directed actions, and amendments. The party has proposed placing a limit of three consecutive terms as Chancellor. In addition, they have blasted the prior Progressive government for not collecting ministerial agendas, with the NDs having more success in doing so. In addition, the NDs call for a return to monthly ministerial progress reports and a more general report regarding the state of the Empire. Elliot Doe has stated that he believes the Imperial High Court has the power to suspend unelected officials for not abiding by these rules. They've also proposed placing penalties on Grand Senators who are inactive by barring them from running in the next general election or by subjecting their seat to a by-election.<br />
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The NDs are some of the strongest defenders of the Council of Imperial Delegates; despite Progressive and SDP calls for the body to be dissolved, the NDs have supported it, stating that the Council is needed to elect a Grand Emperor. The NDs also support legislation being able to originate within the Council.<br />
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The NDs and SDP have announced a pact in order to pass legislation regarding a legislative reset, stating that, "when considering the current state of our laws, one must come to the conclusion that the legal system of this great nation is weeded and twisted. Laws stretch over four different forms of legal formats, ranging from one-page bills with little to no information and many loopholes to large, byzantine legislation we no longer require. A full reset on legislation, with the exception of the most recent laws, ought to be pursued, so we can start fully anew."<br />
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The NDs have stated they wish to focus less on economics and more on the professionalization and activity of the nation. Despite this, they have proposed expanding the nation's agricultural industry into the Commomwealth of Hilton. They also wish to encourage greater growth for newspaper and media companies.<br />
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===Foreign policy===<br />
The ND’s have stated their primary foreign policy is to expand Elysiumite influence, professionalize existing relations, while avoiding useless treaties. As such the party promotes the renegotiation of the various treaties the nation has currently signed, and creating new ones with nations in the southern United States. The party goes on further to state they wish to create an intermicronational alliance between various nations of the southeast. Lastly the party wants to expand the name of Elysium without establishing foreign relations and advertise Elysium to attract new citizens. The party also wishes to encourage other nations to join the Empire without manipulating them into the Empire like was attempted in previous administrations.<br />
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=Party factions=<br />
===Kylite democrats===<br />
{{Main|Kylite democracy}}<br />
[[File:Kylite Democratic logo .png|200px|thumb|right|A common symbol of Kylite democrats.]]<br />
This [[w:social conservatism|socially conservative]] right-wing grouping is currently associated with the mainstream of the party, and is the oldest tradition within the Nationalist Democratic Party and its predecessors, it’s closely associated with [[w: One-nation conservatism|one-nation toryism]]. The name stems from the founder of modern Elysiumite conservatism Chancellor Kyle Smith. To this end, it emphasises the country's [[w:Monarchy|royalist]] heritage, oppose any transfer of power away from the Empire—either downwards to the Commonwealths or upwards to foreign states—and seek to place greater emphasis on traditional Elysiumite culture. The ideology rose from the centrist and undefined Democracy Now Party to support for the creation of a conservative democracy within the context of the Empire.<br />
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Most Kylite democrats oppose the abolition of the Council of Imperial Delegates. Other members have called for the adoption of [[w:Presbyterianism|Presbyterianism]] as the national religion. Prominent Grand Senators from this wing of the party include Elliot Doe, Kyle Smith, and John Stark.<br />
===Tilites===<br />
[[File:Christoph Billung (2021).jpg|150px|thumb|left|A photograph of Christoph Billung, a notable Tilite.]]<br />
Tilites, better known as [[w:Absolute monarchism|absolutist]], came out of the traditional of the Vox Party rather than the Democratic Traditionalist and have rarely held high levels of influence in the party. The Tilites call for the restoration of an absolute monarchy and stronger Commonwealth rights primarily. Associated with traditional [[w:High Toryism|High Toryism]] the ideology is considered the furthest right within the party. The Tilites name originates from an early Elysiumite politician known as Tiler Adams who opposed the expansion of democracy within the Empire. The factions support base primarily comes from [[w:Baptist|Baptist]].<br />
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Tilites have called for a defense of marriage and getting rid of gender neutral language in legislation. The most notable Tilite is [[Christoph Billung]].<br />
===Bourbonites===<br />
[[File:Moustapha’s official photo.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Official photo of Based Baddie, a notable bourbonite.]]<br />
The final major faction of ND’s is the Bourbonites. The Bourbonites believe in [[w:Liberal conservatism|liberal conservatism]], [[w:Classical liberalism|classical liberalism]], and [[w:Progressivism|social progressivism]]. The Bourbonites grew out of the [[w:Libertarian|libertarian]] tradition of Chancellor [[Tau|Tau Barclay]] who was the leader of the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive-Libertarians]] and later left his party to help the DT’s form the Reform Party. Despite initial success the faction died out following Tau’s departure from politics. In late 2021 following Based Baddie, a student of Tau, joining the party and becoming deputy leader the party saw a revival of Bourbonite politics.<br />
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Bourbonites oppose the expansion of unnecessary government departments and call for the streamlining of government. The faction also calls for increased transparency in government adopting reforms like Chancellor’s questions and ministerial reports. Lastly Bourbonites have called for more merit and less partisan based appointments. This principle was able to effect the policy of the party when in their most recent manifesto the party called for a reset of legislation and for increased government transparency. The party also has set higher standards on ministers and appointed the most non-partisan cabinet of any Ministry in over a year. The most notable Bourbonite is Based Baddie.<br />
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=Electoral history=<br />
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|+ [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate of Elysium]]<br />
|-<br />
! rowspan=2|Election<br />
! rowspan=2|Leader<br />
! colspan=2|Votes<br />
! colspan=3|Seats<br />
! rowspan=2|Position<br />
! rowspan=2|Government<br />
|-<br />
! No.<br />
! Share<br />
! No.<br />
! ±<br />
! Share<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite senatorial election, January 2021|2021 I]]<br />
|rowspan="7"|[[Elliot Doe]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|10<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|20%<br />
|{{Composition bar|6|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 6<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24%<br />
|{{increase}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, April 2021|2021 II]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|23%<br />
|{{Composition bar|8|34|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, July 2021|2021 III]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|31%<br />
|{{Composition bar|10|33|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|30%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|2021 IV]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|30<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|34.5%<br />
|{{Composition bar|9|26|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{decrease}} 1<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|35%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|2021 V]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|42<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|49.4%<br />
|{{Composition bar|13|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 4<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|52%<br />
|{{increase}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]-[[Social Democratic Party of Elysium|Social Democrats]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, May 2022|2022 I]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|39<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|51.3%<br />
|{{Composition bar|14|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 1<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|56%<br />
|{{steady}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]-[[Pirate Party of Elysium|Pirate]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, September 2022|2022 II]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|26<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|52%<br />
|{{Composition bar|12|20|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{decrease}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|60%<br />
|{{steady}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]-[[Rhinoceros Party of Elysium|Rhino]]}}<br />
|}<br />
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=References=<br />
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<div>{{Infobox Party<br />
| name = Nationalist Democrats<br />
| logo = [[File:NATDEMLOGO.png|275px|center]]<br />
| colorcode = #FCCC9F<br />
| leader1_title = Senate Leader<br />
| leader2_title = Imperial Chamber Leader <br />
| leader1_name = [[Elliot Doe|Sir Elliot Doe]]<br />
| leader2_name = Sir Kyle Smith<br />
|anthem = [[w:Land of Hope and Glory|Land of Hope and Glory]]<br />
|foundation = 23 November 2020<br />
|predecessor = [[Union Democrats|Democratic Traditionalist]]<br />
|newspaper = ''National Tribune''<br />
|membership = 38<br />
|membership_year = 2021<br />
|ideology = {{unbulleted list|<br />
|'''[[#Political positions|Majority]]:'''<br />
|{{•}} [[Kylite democracy]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Anti-Communism|Anti-communism]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Responsible government|Responsible governing]] <br />
|'''[[#Political positions|Factions]]:'''<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Absolute monarchism|Absolute monarchism]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Libertarianism|Libertarianism]]<br />
}}<br />
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|colours = {{colorbox|#FCCC9F}} [[w:Orange|Orange]] <br> {{colorbox|#142474}} [[w:Blue|Imperial blue]] <br> {{colorbox|#A8143C}} [[w:Red|Elysiumite red]]<br />
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|seats2_title = Imperial Council of Delegates<br />
|seats2 = {{ParlSeats|26|61|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|seats3_title = Commonwealth First Ministers<br />
|seats3 = {{ParlSeats|5|5|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|footnotes = <br />
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The '''Nationalist Democratic Party''', officially the '''Elysiumite Nationalist Democratic Party''' and known colloquially as the '''NatDems''', '''NDs''', or simply the '''Democrats''', is one of the two major [[w:Political party|political parties]], and current governing party, in the [[Empire of Elysium]]. The party is generally considered to be [[w:Syncretic politics|syncretic]] (being socially [[w:Centre-right politics|centre-right]] and fiscally [[w:Centrism|centrist]]). The party subscribes to [[Kylite democracy]], an ideological [[w:Conservatism|conservative]] idea which is found in Elysium. Despite this, the party has many factions, such as the [[w:Liberal conservatism|bourbonites]], [[w:Progressive-conservatism|progressive conservative]], and the [[w:Absolute monarchy|Tilites]]. The party currently has 13 Members of the [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]] and 5 appointed members of the Council of Imperial Delegates, with the governors of Hilton, Ticronvidia and Greymont, as well as the first ministers of Daeltheria and Kaiserhof-Nordhaus, being members of the party.<br />
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The Nationalist Democratic Party was founded in late 2020 by splitting off of the [[Union Democrats]] (formally the [[Democratic Traditionalist]]) due to the party leaving behind Kylite democracy and making an alliance with the New Libertarian Party. Under Elliot Doe, the two other Grand Senators walked out of the party and founded the Nationalist Democrats. Elliot Doe campaigned against the new Union Democrats saying they had left behind conservatism and [[w:Monarchy|royalism]]. The ND’s released a manifesto calling for the restoration of the Elysiumite monarchy, cracking down on citizen sharing, centralization of the nation, and withdrawing Elysium from foreign treaties. In 2021 the Union Democrats, now smaller than the ND’s merged into the party. Throughout all of this the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]] remained the largest party and the primary rival to both parties. Following the creation of the [[Social Democratic Party of Elysium]] the SDP and ND’s became federal rivals although many of their Commonwealth branches have worked together in coalitions.<br />
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The Nationalist Democrats came into government for the first time in [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|2021 V general election]], winning an outright majority and ending over a year of rule by [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]]. There has not been an election since their victory in December 2021 but in all nation wide polling the Nationalist Democrats have maintained a strong lead over their competitors. Upon winning the [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]] [[Robert Smith|HIM Robert Smith]] asked ND leader [[Elliot Doe]] to form a government. On 1 January 2022, Elliot Doe became Chancellor of Elysium.<br />
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The party's support base primarily comes from royalist, local [[Elyria]]ns–particularly [[w:Baptists|Baptist]] and [[w:Presbyterianism|Presbyterians]]–and anti-establishmentarians. The party's ability to shift political opinion–with them going from 12% of the vote upon entering politics to 72% currently–has led to the ND’s being considered some of Elysium’s most successful campaigners.<br />
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The party has a branch in each Commonwealth, although party policy remains rather centralized. The party is not affiliated with any international political associations, although there is reports they are considering founding a Micronational Royalist Association.<br />
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==History==<br />
===Origins===<br />
[[File:Democratic Traditionalist HQ logo.png|250px|left|thumb|The logo of the DTs, a predecessor to the Nationalist Democrats.]]<br />
The party was created in November 2020 by [[Elliot Doe]]. Many Elysiumites consider it a direct successor to the [[Democratic Traditionalist]] of Kyle Smith instead than the Union Democrats, due to the ND’s embracing Kyle Smith’s principles of government of a [[w:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchism]] and an outward facing Empire, compared to the Union Democratic rejection of said ideals.<br />
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The Democratic Traditionalist were one of the major parties of Elysium from 2018 to 2020 and ushered in the end of absolutism in Elysium. The party is most famous for its leader Kyle Smith, the first true Chancellor of Elysium and often times called the architect of the Elysiumite Empire. Kyle Smith, with [[Robert Smith|HIM Robert II]], created the first constitution of Elysium, saw the creation of an elected legislature, and globalized Elysium; his chancellorship also saw the addition of numerous nations into the Empire.<br />
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[[File:NEP poster.jpg|300px|thumb|right|An NEP poster, denouncing the Democratic Socialist Party for wanting to weaken the monarchy (presumably through socialist ideals).]]<br />
The Democratic Traditionalist later merged with the bourbonite faction of the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progresssive-Libertarian Party]], which was led by [[Tau Barclay]], creating the Reform Party. Following his departure from Elysium following the [[Vox Populi (organisation)|Vox Populi scandal]], the party became a party of conservatism, with Kylite democrats having dominance within the party. In order to unite the country following the Vox Populi scandal, the Reform Party reached out to the Progressive Party and with them created the [[New Elysium Party|National Alliance]]; the two would later merge as the [[New Elysium Party]]. Despite winning 95% of the vote in the [[Elysiumite March 2020 senatorial election|March 2020 general election]], Kyle Smith would step down in spring 2020, citing his inactivity.<br />
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As a result of Kyle's departure, [[Adam Johnston]] became the most-popular politician in Elysium; during the [[Elysiumite May 2020 senatorial election|May 2020 general election]], the NEP gained 79% of the vote. Eventually, however, the NEP broke up following Robert Smith's departure from the party and his call for the party to be dissolved. The conservative wing of the NEP was split between Kylite democrats – who opposed republicanism & anti-monarchism within Elysium and formed the [[Union Democrats|Imperial Democratic Traditionalist]] – and the aforementioned bourbonites under the leadership of Javaske – a student of Tau Barclay – who formed the Evolutionary Party.<br />
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During this time period, the DTs took numerous losses, including the institution of republicanism in July 2020 and the DTs being tied in second with the Evolutionary Party during the [[Elysiumite July 2020 senatorial election|general election in the same month]], with 10.3% of the vote; the July 2020 general election was the only election where the DTs did not finish in first or second.<br />
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[[File:Union Democratic Party logo.png|250px|thumb|left|Logo of the Union Democrats, from which the Nationalist Democrats split off.]]<br />
The [[Elysiumite October 2020 senatorial election|October 2020 general election]] was the last election the DTs participated in. Despite winning 5 seats with 19% of the vote, the party still trailed behind the Progressives, who had gained 56% of the vote; in addition, the party, embarrassingly, lost several polls prior to the election to the [[Rhinoceros Party (Elysium)|Rhinoceros Party]]. Following the election, [[May Junkin]] founded the New Libertarian Party alongside [[Corvin I & II|Corvin]]; it would merge into the DTs, forming the [[Union Democrats]]. The merger resulted in a split within the party; as a result, Elliot Doe, alongside outspoken traditionalist JP, formed the Christian Conservative Party; it was later renamed the National Conservative Party.<br />
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===I Doe opposition===<br />
Following the creation of the National Conservative Party, a majority of the Union Democratic caucus in the Grand Senate defected parties; eventually, the UDs merged with the National Conservatives following Junkin's departure from Elysium. This merger resulted in Elliot Doe becoming the leader of the opposition within the Grand Senate.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, January 2021|January 2021 general election]], the National Conservatives won 6 seats and 24% of the vote; Elliot Doe resigned as a result of the election, citing that the election was an "embarrasing defeat" for his party.<br />
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===Smith opposition===<br />
[[File:DoeSmithLogo.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The only poster made during the leadership of Kyle Smith.]]<br />
Following Doe's resignation, Kyle Smith was made leader of the National Democrats; however, due to its reorganization, the party was unable to contest the Speaker elections. Following Spooky Johnston's refusal to hear new Speaker nominations, the party threatened to boycott the Grand Senate; however, this was talked down by Robert Smith and Doe. Following this and calls from [[Thomas Bainbridge]], Robert Smith issued an executive order that outlined how to elect the Speaker.<br />
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A few days later, Kyle Smith stepped down as leader, citing unforeseen personal reasons.<br />
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===II Doe opposition===<br />
Following the resignation of Kyle Smith, an emergency leadership election occurred; Elliot Doe and Charles Slocum both ran for the position, with Elliot eventually winning.<br />
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Despite being an opposition party, the NDs were able to pass multiple major pieces of legislation during the 12th Grand Senate; this included an amendment that would trigger a by-election upon a Grand Senator defecting parties, as well as the banning of satirical parties and the creation of a system where petitions could result in national referendums. As a result of the banning of satirical party, the Rhinoceros Party was dissolved, with the [[Pirate Party of Elysium|Pirate Party]] being created by the Rhinoceros Party's leaders, Based Baddie and [[Johann Kümmel]]. Following the creation of the [[Christian Democratic Party (Elysium)|CDP]] and the removal of the Liberal Party from government, there were talks of a NatCon-Christian Democrat-Liberal-Pirate government, with the Pirate Party ruling out the possibility of said government.<br />
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[[File:NC’s anti-liberal poster .jpg|250px|thumb|left|Anti-Liberal poster released by the NCs]]<br />
The NC campaign leading up to the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, April 2021|April 2021 general election]] slammed the Progressives for attempting to suppress third parties and for not being able to work with other Grand Senators; Elliot Doe also attacked Adam Johnston for getting in useless fights without releasing a manifesto. In addition, he appointed Frederick Garrison – one of the first Grand Senators – as his deputy leader.<br />
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[[File:First ND poster.png|300px|thumb|right|First poster following the party's rebranding in April 2021.]]<br />
During the April 2021 general election, the NCs came second, winning 8 seats with 23% of the vote; this resulted in Doe gaining support in the party once more. Following the elections, he called for a party convention in order to determine how to reform the party. The Nationalist Democrats was formed out of the convention; it supported Kylite democracy and called for the restoration of a strong monarchy, the creation of a ceremonial state church and the institution of requirements that insured that politicians would put Elysium first. Following this, the NDs released a manifesto – named ''Pax Elysia'' – that resulted in the NDs gaining major support from its traditional local support base, as well as among disaffected conservatives. Between the dissolution of the CDP and the formation of the SD&MP, the party gained a large amount of votes.<br />
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Following the increase in support, the NDs petitioned for the restoration of the monarchy, which was opposed by the Liberal, Pirate and Progressive Parties. The petition resulted in a referendum where the pro-republic side won, with 52% of the vote. As a result of the close referendum, the NDs used the ''National Tribune'' – established in April 2021 – to call for the removal of [[Sean O'Neill]] from office and for a new referendum. In addition, the NDs sued the Grand Senate – stating that the amendment instituting a republic was illegal, but was narrowly upheld – and also launched an investigation into Progressive violations of the ''Transparency Act'', finding over 50 violations that had occurred in the past months. Due to this, the NDs motioned that a vote of no confidence in the government be held; despite being defeated, Progressive support continued to fall.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, July 2021|July 2021 general election]], the NDs won 10 seats with 31% of the vote, becoming the first conservative party in a year to win over 30% of the vote. The campaign leading up to the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|October 2021 general election]] saw the NDs releasing more campaign material than any other party, positioning themselves as the strongest supporters to monarchism and as the greatest opposition to anarchism, as well as an "agent of reform" against the incumbent Progressive government. In early August, the NDs undertook an election in order to choose a leader and deputy leader; Doe was oncemore re-elected as leader – defeating Caden "Freedom" Mes – while Based Baddie was elected deputy leader, defeating Charles Slocum and Frederick Garrison.<br />
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[[File:“Stop This Anarchism” Nationalist Democratic Poster.png|250px|thumb|left|An ND poster denouncing the "anarchism vote".]]<br />
Following the establishment of the LSE – originally the NRLE – in early August and its leader, May Junkin, making a statement saying, "fuck the establishment", the NDs said that the NRLE "will never form a competent government"; in response, the NRLE positioned itself as a party "dedicated to your voice than some arbitrary rule against profanity". The NDs promptly released private messages that revealed that the NRLE wanted to form an alliance with the NDs, with Junkin saying she would support the NDs if Jayden Atlee – chairman for the Progressives – was made a candidate for PM. This resulted in the waning of the NRLE by mid-August.<br />
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Following this, the NDs accused the Progressives and NRLE of supporting [[w:Laicism|laicism]] due to more progressive members of the Grand Senate supporting a proposal that would result in churches potentially being mandated to go against their faith. The NDs would also campaign on their success as the opposition, including their implementation of the referendum and recall systems, as well as a reawakened national debate on monarchism. Following this, Doe released a speech that accused the Progressives of killing democracy, citing inactivity, discontent with the incumbent government, the partisanship of the head of state, the notion that the Progressives cultivated a one-party state and reductions in private freedoms; criticism was made by the Progressives, Social Democrats, the LSE and the Pirates as a result of the speech. A few days after, the NDs released their iconic "Stop This Anarchism" poster, which showed the Elysiumite tricolor being painted over by the word "anarchism".<br />
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[[File:ND party declaring their support for “Cross King Country”.png|250px|thumb|right|An ND poster declaring its support for "cross, king and country", contrasting itself with the SA.]]<br />
In early September, the Social Alliance was formed, which campaigned on pagan and fascist values. In response, the NDs called the SA "a corruption of right-wing thought and of the ideals of Kylite democracy", stating that their predecessors "destroyed the first fascist party [and] we'll destroy this one too"; they also released posters accusing the SA of having "no loyalty to Elysium, no loyalty to our God, and no loyalty to our traditions". Eventually, the SA was run out of politics due to constant campaigning from the NDs and the Progressives against them.<br />
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The NDs promptly released the so-called "Nationalist agenda", which comprised Elysium leaving the Vesspuchi Zone, the repealment of treaties with small and inactive states, the passing of a ''Buy Elysiumite Act'' and continued opposition to the [[Grand Unified Micronational]] and the [[Cupertino Alliance]]. In addition, the "four freedoms" were released, which were a non-partisan head of state, the defending of free press and speech, the enforcement of the ''Transparency Act'' and stronger rights for commonwealths.<br />
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In early September, monarchist parties won the midterms; as a result, Doe announced that the republican experiment had failed, releasing two posters that showed the Progressive Party on their deathbed and the other stating that "Progressive poached can't stop the monarchist lion". The NDs also cited the monarchy having 8 heads of government – compared to the republic having one – as proof that the monarchy was more democratic. In addition, Based Baddie led a campaign in Greymont, named as Elysium's safest Progressive commonwealth, in order to flip a seat there. In the final month of the campaign, the NDs began a petition to have a second referendum on monarchism as a result of polling turning in favour of monarchism.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|October 2021 general election]], the NDs won 9 seats with 34.5% of the vote, being 5% behind the Progressives; in addition, they flipped a seat in Greymont. Following this, a referendum was held regarding monarchy, where restoration of monarchism won.<br />
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[[File:TEG midterms article cover .jpg|300px|thumb|left|A cover of the ''The Unionist'' with Based Baddie, deputy leader of the NDs, as the background; it declared the resurgement of the conservative "dynasty".]]<br />
The majority of the 14th Grand Senate was mostly dedicated to debates regarding the restoration of the monarchy, with the Whig caucus of the Progressives, the monarchist wing of the SDP and the NDs pushing for a strong monarchy, while the other Progressives and SDP pushed for a weaker monarchy. Upon the 13th Amendment being completed, the Progressives consistently pushed against it, citing grammar issues; this led to Robert Smith withdrawing his endorsement of the leaders of the Progressives and the SDP. Following this, Speaker Spooky Johnston, as well as PM Adam Johnston, created a two-week long session regarding environmental policy, which was denounced by Doe; as a result, he was made to leave the Grand Senate.<br />
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In response, the NDs announced a vote of no confidence regarding the government, with multiple Progressives joining the vote. As a result, the ''National Tribune'' published, at the time, the largest news article in Elysiumite history, denouncing the Progressives for attempting to filibuster the restoration of the monarchy; the NDs also overtook the Progressives in polling. In addition, a major cabinet rebellion occurred in the Johnston ministry, with multiple ministers declaring a boycott of cabinet functions.<br />
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The NDs also announced that they would work with the SDP for implementing term limits and a legislative reset. As a result of these, the Progressives denounced the SDP, despite the policies being rather mild; the SDP threatened to join calls for a snap election in response. Following this, the NDs won a national election for the first time, resulting in them flipping all but one commonwealth in the midterms.<br />
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[[File:Anti-Seán poster .png|250px|thumb|Left|A poster describing Seán O'Neill's "record" in terms of politics]]<br />
Following the midterms, Adam Johnston, James Christian and Spooky Johnston resigned from politics, with Spooky later renouncing his citizenship following messages being released of him calling for opposition parties to be banned. Thomas Bainbridge was promptly elected as speaker of the Grand Senate; he oversaw the conclusion of the debate on the 13th Amendment, which resulted in it passing the Grand Senate with bipartisan support. Soon after, Sean O'Neill was made leader of the Progressives; on the first day of his term as leader, the NDs published a "record" of him, which showed him to be an apologist of [[w:Joseph Stalin|Joseph Stalin]]. O'Neill promptly stepped down as leader following him learning of plans to replace him, with Bainbridge replacing him. Adam Johnston rebuked the NDs over this, resulting in his resignation; James would resign following [[Johann Kümmel]] being appointed interim Chancellor.<br />
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[[File:ND’s policy poster for the 15th GS election .png|300px|thumb|left|Poster displaying ND policies in the 15th GS election]]<br />
Following this, Doe did not release that many attacks on the Progressives, as he was friends with Bainbridge and didn't wish to see more resignations. In November, the NDs released the ''Democratic Papers'', which detailed a six-part agenda on how to restore Elysium's golden age.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/19cVD2cPp9G8DWMoZqOSb3bOK8lrKdaYcBwK2qg3E3dM/edit|title=The Democratic Papers|date=13 November 2021|access-date=5 July 2022}}</ref><br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|December 2021]] snap election, the NDs won 49.4% of the vote, becoming the first victory for a conservative party in a federal election in over a year. The day after, Elliot Doe was sworn in as Chancellor.<br />
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===Doe government===<br />
[[File:Elliot Doe's Imperial Photograph.jpg|right|thumb|Photograph of Elliot Doe.]]<br />
Elliot Doe opened his government with an Imperial Throne Speech on New Years'; this was the first time a Chancellor delivered a throne speech to an opening Grand Senate and was the longest monologue in the Grand Senate, being 15 paragraphs long. At the end of the speech, he declared that his goal was to make 2022 "the year of Elysium in micronationalism".<br />
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Doe's cabinet comprised 4 NDs, 3 Progressives, 2 independents and a Pirate; this revived a tradition from Kyle Smith's chancellorships, where he would have bipartisan cabinets. In addition, Chancellor's Questions were held for the first time in months. Doe's major pieces of legislation included the reformation of the nobility system and of Elysium's public library, the limitation of the Grand Emperor from serving in foreign nations and the implementation of term limits. Moustapha Hoteit retired from politics in the middle of Doe's term, after his resignation both Elliot Doe and Robert Smith praised him for his service. Elliot Doe appointed James Christian of the Social Democratic Party to be his Deputy Chancellor, later the two formed an official Democratic Alliance and released an eighteen page joint manifesto.<br />
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Elliot Doe was re-elected in May 2022, and appointed the same cabinet. Despite this a few days later Deputy Chancellor James Christian and Home Minister Adam Johnston stepped down from the cabinet due to disagreements with the Nationalist Democrats support of the Marriage and Civil Union Act, 2022. Following these resignations Elliot Doe appointed [[Johann Kummel]] as Deputy Chancellor and Home Minister.<br />
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==Policies==<br />
The Nationalist Democrats officially declared [[Kylite democracy]] as their primary ideology in July, 2022. Before this the ideology was already followed by most major party officials and was unofficially seen as the party ideology.<br />
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===Economic policy===<br />
The Nationalist Democrats take a more hands off approach to the economy than previous governments, focusing instead on government reform and civil service projects. Despite this the party does lay out some basic policies in their [[w:Manifesto|manifesto]] and in the Principles of Kylite Democrats, an essay about Kylite democracy by Elliot Doe.<br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have stated that they are more interested with fostering a new and more active [[w:Economy|economy]] rather than regulating what already exists in the Empire. As a result the Nationalist Democrats have repealed a number of acts which sought to regulate the economy which were passed by the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)]] including measures mandating [[w:Workplace democracy|workplace democracy]], pro-[[w:Trade union|union]] policies, and various [[w:Taxation|tax]] policies.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F_EB3cC554LHzLL3IWMpwzVFxRDtqKyniniHsJI7m-Y/edit#heading=h.nj3wi5dgnemy]</ref><br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have proposed and passed a number of policies which are meant to aid new corporations in being formed. This includes simplifying the [[w:Incorporation (business)|incorporation]] process,<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mm1C35yJRXFx4f1_84ue3lDBsa7UE5XRk62e3L89g2g/edit?usp=sharing]</ref> expanding [[w:Copyright|copyright protections]], and establishing [[w:Trademark|trademark]] and [[w:Patent|patent]] protections.<ref>[ https://docs.google.com/document/d/11RpyDDRDmkkyyHEjVDqYm2AVwKrmzMw1TUYzONjPPng/edit?usp=sharing]</ref><br />
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Unlike previous Progressive Ministries which have attempted to foster unions in Elysium, the Nationalist Democrats have not taken a strong policy toward unions. Instead the party has stated that they do not believe that legislation assisting unions is needed as the economy is still rather small, as such the Nationalist Democrats repealed the Union Act, 2021. In the Principles of Kylite democrats party leader Elliot Doe wrote that the government should take a neutral stance when dealing with despites between union and corporate interest, and that the government should mediate between the two and resolve the issue so a union becomes unneeded. Elliot Doe also wrote in that large unions which inhibit internal trade in the Empire should be contested. These writings could suggest the party may be open to rolling back constitutional protections for unions, but Elliot Doe has not confirmed or denied this.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.v57f4jo218a0]</ref><ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.yum24rt6sjl7]</ref><br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have actively supported anti-trust legislation, party leaders have stated there is a right to fair competition in the Empire which must be maintained by breaking up future [[w:Monopolies|monopolies]] if need be. Nationalist Democrats have also proposed the protections for [[w:Small business|small business]] be added to the constitution, including clauses that would prevent big corporations from being immune to regulations which apply to smaller corporations.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.ttx3p5k1b5ya]</ref><br />
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Nationalist Democrats are opposed to the creation of national [[w:Currency|currency]], stating it would prefer to wait until the nation already has a sustainably large internal market in their manifesto.<br />
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===Social policy===<br />
While most Nationalist Democrats are personally [[w:Socially conservative|socially conserverative]] the party has taken a more [[w:Social liberalism|liberal]] approach to [[w:Social policy|social policy]]. The party principles declares the party's support for keeping the Elysiumite government neutral in religious matters,<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.gg999bf29fdb]</ref> and generally the party takes a hands off approach to individuals life. Party leaders have stated they believe that churches should not be taxed.<br />
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There has been a debate in the party between those such as Elliot Doe and [[Thomas Bainbridge]] who want to maintain the party's handsoff position to social policy, and those like [[Christoph Billung]] who want a more [[w:Traditionalist|traditionalist]] approach to social policy.<br />
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[[File:ND “Democratic Papers” cover.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Cover of the ''Democratic Papers'', a manifesto released by the NDs in November 2021.]]<br />
The Nationalist Democrats call for a strong monarch that is bound by a constitution and by Parliament, in addition to playing a non-partisan role in politics; the NDs claim that, due to power sharing between the Grand Emperor, Chancellor, and Grand Senate, the monarch has their power checked as needed. Elliot Doe has argued that, as the Chancellor commands a majority in parliament and appoints the cabinet, the Grand Emperor provides a strong check on the power of the Chancellor. The NDs oppose the Progressive policy of having the cabinet appointed solely by the Chancellor, stating the non-partisan nature of the monarch extends to the cabinet.<br />
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The NDs also believe that parliamentary authority is to be centralized in the Grand Senate. Therefore, in the ''Democratic Papers'', they call for the end of legislative devolution and, by extension, the dissolution of Commonwealth and local legislatures. Instead, the NDs propose that First Ministers are to be elected directly by the citizens of their respective Commonwealth, who are to appoint a cabinet on behalf of the Grand Emperor and their Commonwealth noble. The NDs believe that the Grand Senate delegation of a Commonwealth is to work with their Commonwealth's cabinet in order to pass legislation that affects said Commonwealth in the Grand Senate; it has also called to rewrite the constitution of each Commonwealth.<br />
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The NDs wish to increase transparency and activity in the imperial government through a system of acts, Chancellor-directed actions, and amendments. The party has proposed placing a limit of three consecutive terms as Chancellor. In addition, they have blasted the prior Progressive government for not collecting ministerial agendas, with the NDs having more success in doing so. In addition, the NDs call for a return to monthly ministerial progress reports and a more general report regarding the state of the Empire. Elliot Doe has stated that he believes the Imperial High Court has the power to suspend unelected officials for not abiding by these rules. They've also proposed placing penalties on Grand Senators who are inactive by barring them from running in the next general election or by subjecting their seat to a by-election.<br />
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The NDs are some of the strongest defenders of the Council of Imperial Delegates; despite Progressive and SDP calls for the body to be dissolved, the NDs have supported it, stating that the Council is needed to elect a Grand Emperor. The NDs also support legislation being able to originate within the Council.<br />
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The NDs and SDP have announced a pact in order to pass legislation regarding a legislative reset, stating that, "when considering the current state of our laws, one must come to the conclusion that the legal system of this great nation is weeded and twisted. Laws stretch over four different forms of legal formats, ranging from one-page bills with little to no information and many loopholes to large, byzantine legislation we no longer require. A full reset on legislation, with the exception of the most recent laws, ought to be pursued, so we can start fully anew."<br />
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The NDs have stated they wish to focus less on economics and more on the professionalization and activity of the nation. Despite this, they have proposed expanding the nation's agricultural industry into the Commomwealth of Hilton. They also wish to encourage greater growth for newspaper and media companies.<br />
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===Foreign policy===<br />
The ND’s have stated their primary foreign policy is to expand Elysiumite influence, professionalize existing relations, while avoiding useless treaties. As such the party promotes the renegotiation of the various treaties the nation has currently signed, and creating new ones with nations in the southern United States. The party goes on further to state they wish to create an intermicronational alliance between various nations of the southeast. Lastly the party wants to expand the name of Elysium without establishing foreign relations and advertise Elysium to attract new citizens. The party also wishes to encourage other nations to join the Empire without manipulating them into the Empire like was attempted in previous administrations.<br />
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=Party factions=<br />
===Kylite democrats===<br />
{{Main|Kylite democracy}}<br />
[[File:Kylite Democratic logo .png|200px|thumb|right|A common symbol of Kylite democrats.]]<br />
This [[w:social conservatism|socially conservative]] right-wing grouping is currently associated with the mainstream of the party, and is the oldest tradition within the Nationalist Democratic Party and its predecessors, it’s closely associated with [[w: One-nation conservatism|one-nation toryism]]. The name stems from the founder of modern Elysiumite conservatism Chancellor Kyle Smith. To this end, it emphasises the country's [[w:Monarchy|royalist]] heritage, oppose any transfer of power away from the Empire—either downwards to the Commonwealths or upwards to foreign states—and seek to place greater emphasis on traditional Elysiumite culture. The ideology rose from the centrist and undefined Democracy Now Party to support for the creation of a conservative democracy within the context of the Empire.<br />
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Most Kylite democrats oppose the abolition of the Council of Imperial Delegates. Other members have called for the adoption of [[w:Presbyterianism|Presbyterianism]] as the national religion. Prominent Grand Senators from this wing of the party include Elliot Doe, Kyle Smith, and John Stark.<br />
===Tilites===<br />
[[File:Christoph Billung (2021).jpg|150px|thumb|left|A photograph of Christoph Billung, a notable Tilite.]]<br />
Tilites, better known as [[w:Absolute monarchism|absolutist]], came out of the traditional of the Vox Party rather than the Democratic Traditionalist and have rarely held high levels of influence in the party. The Tilites call for the restoration of an absolute monarchy and stronger Commonwealth rights primarily. Associated with traditional [[w:High Toryism|High Toryism]] the ideology is considered the furthest right within the party. The Tilites name originates from an early Elysiumite politician known as Tiler Adams who opposed the expansion of democracy within the Empire. The factions support base primarily comes from [[w:Baptist|Baptist]].<br />
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Tilites have called for a defense of marriage and getting rid of gender neutral language in legislation. The most notable Tilite is [[Christoph Billung]].<br />
===Bourbonites===<br />
[[File:Moustapha’s official photo.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Official photo of Based Baddie, a notable bourbonite.]]<br />
The final major faction of ND’s is the Bourbonites. The Bourbonites believe in [[w:Liberal conservatism|liberal conservatism]], [[w:Classical liberalism|classical liberalism]], and [[w:Progressivism|social progressivism]]. The Bourbonites grew out of the [[w:Libertarian|libertarian]] tradition of Chancellor [[Tau|Tau Barclay]] who was the leader of the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive-Libertarians]] and later left his party to help the DT’s form the Reform Party. Despite initial success the faction died out following Tau’s departure from politics. In late 2021 following Based Baddie, a student of Tau, joining the party and becoming deputy leader the party saw a revival of Bourbonite politics.<br />
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Bourbonites oppose the expansion of unnecessary government departments and call for the streamlining of government. The faction also calls for increased transparency in government adopting reforms like Chancellor’s questions and ministerial reports. Lastly Bourbonites have called for more merit and less partisan based appointments. This principle was able to effect the policy of the party when in their most recent manifesto the party called for a reset of legislation and for increased government transparency. The party also has set higher standards on ministers and appointed the most non-partisan cabinet of any Ministry in over a year. The most notable Bourbonite is Based Baddie.<br />
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=Electoral history=<br />
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|+ [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate of Elysium]]<br />
|-<br />
! rowspan=2|Election<br />
! rowspan=2|Leader<br />
! colspan=2|Votes<br />
! colspan=3|Seats<br />
! rowspan=2|Position<br />
! rowspan=2|Government<br />
|-<br />
! No.<br />
! Share<br />
! No.<br />
! ±<br />
! Share<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite senatorial election, January 2021|2021 I]]<br />
|rowspan="7"|[[Elliot Doe]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|10<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|20%<br />
|{{Composition bar|6|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 6<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24%<br />
|{{increase}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, April 2021|2021 II]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|23%<br />
|{{Composition bar|8|34|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, July 2021|2021 III]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|31%<br />
|{{Composition bar|10|33|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|30%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|2021 IV]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|30<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|34.5%<br />
|{{Composition bar|9|26|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{decrease}} 1<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|35%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|2021 V]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|42<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|49.4%<br />
|{{Composition bar|13|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 4<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|52%<br />
|{{increase}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, May 2022|2022 I]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|39<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|51.3%<br />
|{{Composition bar|14|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 1<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|56%<br />
|{{steady}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, September 2022|2022 II]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|26<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|52%<br />
|{{Composition bar|12|20|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{decrease}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|60%<br />
|{{steady}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]}}<br />
|}<br />
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=References=<br />
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<div>{{Infobox Party<br />
| name = Nationalist Democrats<br />
| logo = [[File:NATDEMLOGO.png|275px|center]]<br />
| colorcode = #FCCC9F<br />
| leader1_title = Senate Leader<br />
| leader2_title = Imperial Chamber Leader <br />
| leader1_name = [[Elliot Doe|Sir Elliot Doe]]<br />
| leader2_name = Sir Kyle Smith<br />
|anthem = [[w:Land of Hope and Glory|Land of Hope and Glory]]<br />
|foundation = 23 November 2020<br />
|predecessor = [[Union Democrats|Democratic Traditionalist]]<br />
|newspaper = ''National Tribune''<br />
|membership = 38<br />
|membership_year = 2021<br />
|ideology = {{unbulleted list|<br />
|'''[[#Political positions|Majority]]:'''<br />
|{{•}} [[Kylite democracy]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Anti-Communism|Anti-communism]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Responsible government|Responsible governing]] <br />
|'''[[#Political positions|Factions]]:'''<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Absolute monarchism|Absolute monarchism]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Libertarianism|Libertarianism]]<br />
}}<br />
|position = [[w:Centre-right|Centre-right]]<br />
|colours = {{colorbox|#FCCC9F}} [[w:Orange|Orange]] <br> {{colorbox|#142474}} [[w:Blue|Imperial blue]] <br> {{colorbox|#A8143C}} [[w:Red|Elysiumite red]]<br />
|seats1_title = [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]]<br />
|seats1 = {{ParlSeats|12|20|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|seats2_title = Imperial Council of Delegates<br />
|seats2 = {{ParlSeats|26|61|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|seats3_title = Commonwealth First Ministers<br />
|seats3 = {{ParlSeats|5|5|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|footnotes = <br />
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The '''Nationalist Democratic Party''', officially the '''Elysiumite Nationalist Democratic Party''' and known colloquially as the '''NatDems''', '''NDs''', or simply the '''Democrats''', is one of the two major [[w:Political party|political parties]], and current governing party, in the [[Empire of Elysium]]. The party is generally considered to be [[w:Syncretic politics|syncretic]] (being socially [[w:Centre-right politics|centre-right]] and fiscally [[w:Centrism|centrist]]). The party subscribes to [[Kylite democracy]], an ideological [[w:Conservatism|conservative]] idea which is found in Elysium. Despite this, the party has many factions, such as the [[w:Liberal conservatism|bourbonites]], [[w:Progressive-conservatism|progressive conservative]], and the [[w:Absolute monarchy|Tilites]]. The party currently has 13 Members of the [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]] and 5 appointed members of the Council of Imperial Delegates, with the governors of Hilton, Ticronvidia and Greymont, as well as the first ministers of Daeltheria and Kaiserhof-Nordhaus, being members of the party.<br />
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The Nationalist Democratic Party was founded in late 2020 by splitting off of the [[Union Democrats]] (formally the [[Democratic Traditionalist]]) due to the party leaving behind Kylite democracy and making an alliance with the New Libertarian Party. Under Elliot Doe, the two other Grand Senators walked out of the party and founded the Nationalist Democrats. Elliot Doe campaigned against the new Union Democrats saying they had left behind conservatism and [[w:Monarchy|royalism]]. The ND’s released a manifesto calling for the restoration of the Elysiumite monarchy, cracking down on citizen sharing, centralization of the nation, and withdrawing Elysium from foreign treaties. In 2021 the Union Democrats, now smaller than the ND’s merged into the party. Throughout all of this the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]] remained the largest party and the primary rival to both parties. Following the creation of the [[Social Democratic Party of Elysium]] the SDP and ND’s became federal rivals although many of their Commonwealth branches have worked together in coalitions.<br />
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The Nationalist Democrats came into government for the first time in [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|2021 V general election]], winning an outright majority and ending over a year of rule by [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]]. There has not been an election since their victory in December 2021 but in all nation wide polling the Nationalist Democrats have maintained a strong lead over their competitors. Upon winning the [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]] [[Robert Smith|HIM Robert Smith]] asked ND leader [[Elliot Doe]] to form a government. On 1 January 2022, Elliot Doe became Chancellor of Elysium.<br />
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The party's support base primarily comes from royalist, local [[Elyria]]ns–particularly [[w:Baptists|Baptist]] and [[w:Presbyterianism|Presbyterians]]–and anti-establishmentarians. The party's ability to shift political opinion–with them going from 12% of the vote upon entering politics to 72% currently–has led to the ND’s being considered some of Elysium’s most successful campaigners.<br />
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The party has a branch in each Commonwealth, although party policy remains rather centralized. The party is not affiliated with any international political associations, although there is reports they are considering founding a Micronational Royalist Association.<br />
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==History==<br />
===Origins===<br />
[[File:Democratic Traditionalist HQ logo.png|250px|left|thumb|The logo of the DTs, a predecessor to the Nationalist Democrats.]]<br />
The party was created in November 2020 by [[Elliot Doe]]. Many Elysiumites consider it a direct successor to the [[Democratic Traditionalist]] of Kyle Smith instead than the Union Democrats, due to the ND’s embracing Kyle Smith’s principles of government of a [[w:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchism]] and an outward facing Empire, compared to the Union Democratic rejection of said ideals.<br />
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The Democratic Traditionalist were one of the major parties of Elysium from 2018 to 2020 and ushered in the end of absolutism in Elysium. The party is most famous for its leader Kyle Smith, the first true Chancellor of Elysium and often times called the architect of the Elysiumite Empire. Kyle Smith, with [[Robert Smith|HIM Robert II]], created the first constitution of Elysium, saw the creation of an elected legislature, and globalized Elysium; his chancellorship also saw the addition of numerous nations into the Empire.<br />
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[[File:NEP poster.jpg|300px|thumb|right|An NEP poster, denouncing the Democratic Socialist Party for wanting to weaken the monarchy (presumably through socialist ideals).]]<br />
The Democratic Traditionalist later merged with the bourbonite faction of the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progresssive-Libertarian Party]], which was led by [[Tau Barclay]], creating the Reform Party. Following his departure from Elysium following the [[Vox Populi (organisation)|Vox Populi scandal]], the party became a party of conservatism, with Kylite democrats having dominance within the party. In order to unite the country following the Vox Populi scandal, the Reform Party reached out to the Progressive Party and with them created the [[New Elysium Party|National Alliance]]; the two would later merge as the [[New Elysium Party]]. Despite winning 95% of the vote in the [[Elysiumite March 2020 senatorial election|March 2020 general election]], Kyle Smith would step down in spring 2020, citing his inactivity.<br />
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As a result of Kyle's departure, [[Adam Johnston]] became the most-popular politician in Elysium; during the [[Elysiumite May 2020 senatorial election|May 2020 general election]], the NEP gained 79% of the vote. Eventually, however, the NEP broke up following Robert Smith's departure from the party and his call for the party to be dissolved. The conservative wing of the NEP was split between Kylite democrats – who opposed republicanism & anti-monarchism within Elysium and formed the [[Union Democrats|Imperial Democratic Traditionalist]] – and the aforementioned bourbonites under the leadership of Javaske – a student of Tau Barclay – who formed the Evolutionary Party.<br />
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During this time period, the DTs took numerous losses, including the institution of republicanism in July 2020 and the DTs being tied in second with the Evolutionary Party during the [[Elysiumite July 2020 senatorial election|general election in the same month]], with 10.3% of the vote; the July 2020 general election was the only election where the DTs did not finish in first or second.<br />
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[[File:Union Democratic Party logo.png|250px|thumb|left|Logo of the Union Democrats, from which the Nationalist Democrats split off.]]<br />
The [[Elysiumite October 2020 senatorial election|October 2020 general election]] was the last election the DTs participated in. Despite winning 5 seats with 19% of the vote, the party still trailed behind the Progressives, who had gained 56% of the vote; in addition, the party, embarrassingly, lost several polls prior to the election to the [[Rhinoceros Party (Elysium)|Rhinoceros Party]]. Following the election, [[May Junkin]] founded the New Libertarian Party alongside [[Corvin I & II|Corvin]]; it would merge into the DTs, forming the [[Union Democrats]]. The merger resulted in a split within the party; as a result, Elliot Doe, alongside outspoken traditionalist JP, formed the Christian Conservative Party; it was later renamed the National Conservative Party.<br />
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===I Doe opposition===<br />
Following the creation of the National Conservative Party, a majority of the Union Democratic caucus in the Grand Senate defected parties; eventually, the UDs merged with the National Conservatives following Junkin's departure from Elysium. This merger resulted in Elliot Doe becoming the leader of the opposition within the Grand Senate.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, January 2021|January 2021 general election]], the National Conservatives won 6 seats and 24% of the vote; Elliot Doe resigned as a result of the election, citing that the election was an "embarrasing defeat" for his party.<br />
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===Smith opposition===<br />
[[File:DoeSmithLogo.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The only poster made during the leadership of Kyle Smith.]]<br />
Following Doe's resignation, Kyle Smith was made leader of the National Democrats; however, due to its reorganization, the party was unable to contest the Speaker elections. Following Spooky Johnston's refusal to hear new Speaker nominations, the party threatened to boycott the Grand Senate; however, this was talked down by Robert Smith and Doe. Following this and calls from [[Thomas Bainbridge]], Robert Smith issued an executive order that outlined how to elect the Speaker.<br />
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A few days later, Kyle Smith stepped down as leader, citing unforeseen personal reasons.<br />
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===II Doe opposition===<br />
Following the resignation of Kyle Smith, an emergency leadership election occurred; Elliot Doe and Charles Slocum both ran for the position, with Elliot eventually winning.<br />
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Despite being an opposition party, the NDs were able to pass multiple major pieces of legislation during the 12th Grand Senate; this included an amendment that would trigger a by-election upon a Grand Senator defecting parties, as well as the banning of satirical parties and the creation of a system where petitions could result in national referendums. As a result of the banning of satirical party, the Rhinoceros Party was dissolved, with the [[Pirate Party of Elysium|Pirate Party]] being created by the Rhinoceros Party's leaders, Based Baddie and [[Johann Kümmel]]. Following the creation of the [[Christian Democratic Party (Elysium)|CDP]] and the removal of the Liberal Party from government, there were talks of a NatCon-Christian Democrat-Liberal-Pirate government, with the Pirate Party ruling out the possibility of said government.<br />
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[[File:NC’s anti-liberal poster .jpg|250px|thumb|left|Anti-Liberal poster released by the NCs]]<br />
The NC campaign leading up to the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, April 2021|April 2021 general election]] slammed the Progressives for attempting to suppress third parties and for not being able to work with other Grand Senators; Elliot Doe also attacked Adam Johnston for getting in useless fights without releasing a manifesto. In addition, he appointed Frederick Garrison – one of the first Grand Senators – as his deputy leader.<br />
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[[File:First ND poster.png|300px|thumb|right|First poster following the party's rebranding in April 2021.]]<br />
During the April 2021 general election, the NCs came second, winning 8 seats with 23% of the vote; this resulted in Doe gaining support in the party once more. Following the elections, he called for a party convention in order to determine how to reform the party. The Nationalist Democrats was formed out of the convention; it supported Kylite democracy and called for the restoration of a strong monarchy, the creation of a ceremonial state church and the institution of requirements that insured that politicians would put Elysium first. Following this, the NDs released a manifesto – named ''Pax Elysia'' – that resulted in the NDs gaining major support from its traditional local support base, as well as among disaffected conservatives. Between the dissolution of the CDP and the formation of the SD&MP, the party gained a large amount of votes.<br />
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Following the increase in support, the NDs petitioned for the restoration of the monarchy, which was opposed by the Liberal, Pirate and Progressive Parties. The petition resulted in a referendum where the pro-republic side won, with 52% of the vote. As a result of the close referendum, the NDs used the ''National Tribune'' – established in April 2021 – to call for the removal of [[Sean O'Neill]] from office and for a new referendum. In addition, the NDs sued the Grand Senate – stating that the amendment instituting a republic was illegal, but was narrowly upheld – and also launched an investigation into Progressive violations of the ''Transparency Act'', finding over 50 violations that had occurred in the past months. Due to this, the NDs motioned that a vote of no confidence in the government be held; despite being defeated, Progressive support continued to fall.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, July 2021|July 2021 general election]], the NDs won 10 seats with 31% of the vote, becoming the first conservative party in a year to win over 30% of the vote. The campaign leading up to the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|October 2021 general election]] saw the NDs releasing more campaign material than any other party, positioning themselves as the strongest supporters to monarchism and as the greatest opposition to anarchism, as well as an "agent of reform" against the incumbent Progressive government. In early August, the NDs undertook an election in order to choose a leader and deputy leader; Doe was oncemore re-elected as leader – defeating Caden "Freedom" Mes – while Based Baddie was elected deputy leader, defeating Charles Slocum and Frederick Garrison.<br />
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[[File:“Stop This Anarchism” Nationalist Democratic Poster.png|250px|thumb|left|An ND poster denouncing the "anarchism vote".]]<br />
Following the establishment of the LSE – originally the NRLE – in early August and its leader, May Junkin, making a statement saying, "fuck the establishment", the NDs said that the NRLE "will never form a competent government"; in response, the NRLE positioned itself as a party "dedicated to your voice than some arbitrary rule against profanity". The NDs promptly released private messages that revealed that the NRLE wanted to form an alliance with the NDs, with Junkin saying she would support the NDs if Jayden Atlee – chairman for the Progressives – was made a candidate for PM. This resulted in the waning of the NRLE by mid-August.<br />
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Following this, the NDs accused the Progressives and NRLE of supporting [[w:Laicism|laicism]] due to more progressive members of the Grand Senate supporting a proposal that would result in churches potentially being mandated to go against their faith. The NDs would also campaign on their success as the opposition, including their implementation of the referendum and recall systems, as well as a reawakened national debate on monarchism. Following this, Doe released a speech that accused the Progressives of killing democracy, citing inactivity, discontent with the incumbent government, the partisanship of the head of state, the notion that the Progressives cultivated a one-party state and reductions in private freedoms; criticism was made by the Progressives, Social Democrats, the LSE and the Pirates as a result of the speech. A few days after, the NDs released their iconic "Stop This Anarchism" poster, which showed the Elysiumite tricolor being painted over by the word "anarchism".<br />
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[[File:ND party declaring their support for “Cross King Country”.png|250px|thumb|right|An ND poster declaring its support for "cross, king and country", contrasting itself with the SA.]]<br />
In early September, the Social Alliance was formed, which campaigned on pagan and fascist values. In response, the NDs called the SA "a corruption of right-wing thought and of the ideals of Kylite democracy", stating that their predecessors "destroyed the first fascist party [and] we'll destroy this one too"; they also released posters accusing the SA of having "no loyalty to Elysium, no loyalty to our God, and no loyalty to our traditions". Eventually, the SA was run out of politics due to constant campaigning from the NDs and the Progressives against them.<br />
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The NDs promptly released the so-called "Nationalist agenda", which comprised Elysium leaving the Vesspuchi Zone, the repealment of treaties with small and inactive states, the passing of a ''Buy Elysiumite Act'' and continued opposition to the [[Grand Unified Micronational]] and the [[Cupertino Alliance]]. In addition, the "four freedoms" were released, which were a non-partisan head of state, the defending of free press and speech, the enforcement of the ''Transparency Act'' and stronger rights for commonwealths.<br />
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In early September, monarchist parties won the midterms; as a result, Doe announced that the republican experiment had failed, releasing two posters that showed the Progressive Party on their deathbed and the other stating that "Progressive poached can't stop the monarchist lion". The NDs also cited the monarchy having 8 heads of government – compared to the republic having one – as proof that the monarchy was more democratic. In addition, Based Baddie led a campaign in Greymont, named as Elysium's safest Progressive commonwealth, in order to flip a seat there. In the final month of the campaign, the NDs began a petition to have a second referendum on monarchism as a result of polling turning in favour of monarchism.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|October 2021 general election]], the NDs won 9 seats with 34.5% of the vote, being 5% behind the Progressives; in addition, they flipped a seat in Greymont. Following this, a referendum was held regarding monarchy, where restoration of monarchism won.<br />
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[[File:TEG midterms article cover .jpg|300px|thumb|left|A cover of the ''The Unionist'' with Based Baddie, deputy leader of the NDs, as the background; it declared the resurgement of the conservative "dynasty".]]<br />
The majority of the 14th Grand Senate was mostly dedicated to debates regarding the restoration of the monarchy, with the Whig caucus of the Progressives, the monarchist wing of the SDP and the NDs pushing for a strong monarchy, while the other Progressives and SDP pushed for a weaker monarchy. Upon the 13th Amendment being completed, the Progressives consistently pushed against it, citing grammar issues; this led to Robert Smith withdrawing his endorsement of the leaders of the Progressives and the SDP. Following this, Speaker Spooky Johnston, as well as PM Adam Johnston, created a two-week long session regarding environmental policy, which was denounced by Doe; as a result, he was made to leave the Grand Senate.<br />
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In response, the NDs announced a vote of no confidence regarding the government, with multiple Progressives joining the vote. As a result, the ''National Tribune'' published, at the time, the largest news article in Elysiumite history, denouncing the Progressives for attempting to filibuster the restoration of the monarchy; the NDs also overtook the Progressives in polling. In addition, a major cabinet rebellion occurred in the Johnston ministry, with multiple ministers declaring a boycott of cabinet functions.<br />
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The NDs also announced that they would work with the SDP for implementing term limits and a legislative reset. As a result of these, the Progressives denounced the SDP, despite the policies being rather mild; the SDP threatened to join calls for a snap election in response. Following this, the NDs won a national election for the first time, resulting in them flipping all but one commonwealth in the midterms.<br />
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[[File:Anti-Seán poster .png|250px|thumb|Left|A poster describing Seán O'Neill's "record" in terms of politics]]<br />
Following the midterms, Adam Johnston, James Christian and Spooky Johnston resigned from politics, with Spooky later renouncing his citizenship following messages being released of him calling for opposition parties to be banned. Thomas Bainbridge was promptly elected as speaker of the Grand Senate; he oversaw the conclusion of the debate on the 13th Amendment, which resulted in it passing the Grand Senate with bipartisan support. Soon after, Sean O'Neill was made leader of the Progressives; on the first day of his term as leader, the NDs published a "record" of him, which showed him to be an apologist of [[w:Joseph Stalin|Joseph Stalin]]. O'Neill promptly stepped down as leader following him learning of plans to replace him, with Bainbridge replacing him. Adam Johnston rebuked the NDs over this, resulting in his resignation; James would resign following [[Johann Kümmel]] being appointed interim Chancellor.<br />
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[[File:ND’s policy poster for the 15th GS election .png|300px|thumb|left|Poster displaying ND policies in the 15th GS election]]<br />
Following this, Doe did not release that many attacks on the Progressives, as he was friends with Bainbridge and didn't wish to see more resignations. In November, the NDs released the ''Democratic Papers'', which detailed a six-part agenda on how to restore Elysium's golden age.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/19cVD2cPp9G8DWMoZqOSb3bOK8lrKdaYcBwK2qg3E3dM/edit|title=The Democratic Papers|date=13 November 2021|access-date=5 July 2022}}</ref><br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|December 2021]] snap election, the NDs won 49.4% of the vote, becoming the first victory for a conservative party in a federal election in over a year. The day after, Elliot Doe was sworn in as Chancellor.<br />
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===Doe government===<br />
[[File:Elliot Doe's Imperial Photograph.jpg|right|thumb|Photograph of Elliot Doe.]]<br />
Elliot Doe opened his government with an Imperial Throne Speech on New Years'; this was the first time a Chancellor delivered a throne speech to an opening Grand Senate and was the longest monologue in the Grand Senate, being 15 paragraphs long. At the end of the speech, he declared that his goal was to make 2022 "the year of Elysium in micronationalism".<br />
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Doe's cabinet comprised 4 NDs, 3 Progressives, 2 independents and a Pirate; this revived a tradition from Kyle Smith's chancellorships, where he would have bipartisan cabinets. In addition, Chancellor's Questions were held for the first time in months. Doe's major pieces of legislation included the reformation of the nobility system and of Elysium's public library, the limitation of the Grand Emperor from serving in foreign nations and the implementation of term limits. Moustapha Hoteit retired from politics in the middle of Doe's term, after his resignation both Elliot Doe and Robert Smith praised him for his service. Elliot Doe appointed James Christian of the Social Democratic Party to be his Deputy Chancellor, later the two formed an official Democratic Alliance and released an eighteen page joint manifesto.<br />
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Elliot Doe was re-elected in May 2022, and appointed the same cabinet. Despite this a few days later Deputy Chancellor James Christian and Home Minister Adam Johnston stepped down from the cabinet due to disagreements with the Nationalist Democrats support of the Marriage and Civil Union Act, 2022. Following these resignations Elliot Doe appointed [[Johann Kummel]] as Deputy Chancellor and Home Minister.<br />
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==Policies==<br />
The Nationalist Democrats officially declared [[Kylite democracy]] as their primary ideology in July, 2022. Before this the ideology was already followed by most major party officials and was unofficially seen as the party ideology.<br />
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===Economic policy===<br />
The Nationalist Democrats take a more hands off approach to the economy than previous governments, focusing instead on government reform and civil service projects. Despite this the party does lay out some basic policies in their [[w:Manifesto|manifesto]] and in the Principles of Kylite Democrats, an essay about Kylite democracy by Elliot Doe.<br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have stated that they are more interested with fostering a new and more active [[w:Economy|economy]] rather than regulating what already exists in the Empire. As a result the Nationalist Democrats have repealed a number of acts which sought to regulate the economy which were passed by the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)]] including measures mandating [[w:Workplace democracy|workplace democracy]], pro-[[w:Trade union|union]] policies, and various [[w:Taxation|tax]] policies.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F_EB3cC554LHzLL3IWMpwzVFxRDtqKyniniHsJI7m-Y/edit#heading=h.nj3wi5dgnemy]</ref><br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have proposed and passed a number of policies which are meant to aid new corporations in being formed. This includes simplifying the [[w:Incorporation (business)|incorporation]] process,<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mm1C35yJRXFx4f1_84ue3lDBsa7UE5XRk62e3L89g2g/edit?usp=sharing]</ref> expanding [[w:Copyright|copyright protections]], and establishing [[w:Trademark|trademark]] and [[w:Patent|patent]] protections.<ref>[ https://docs.google.com/document/d/11RpyDDRDmkkyyHEjVDqYm2AVwKrmzMw1TUYzONjPPng/edit?usp=sharing]</ref><br />
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Unlike previous Progressive Ministries which have attempted to foster unions in Elysium, the Nationalist Democrats have not taken a strong policy toward unions. Instead the party has stated that they do not believe that legislation assisting unions is needed as the economy is still rather small, as such the Nationalist Democrats repealed the Union Act, 2021. In the Principles of Kylite democrats party leader Elliot Doe wrote that the government should take a neutral stance when dealing with despites between union and corporate interest, and that the government should mediate between the two and resolve the issue so a union becomes unneeded. Elliot Doe also wrote in that large unions which inhibit internal trade in the Empire should be contested. These writings could suggest the party may be open to rolling back constitutional protections for unions, but Elliot Doe has not confirmed or denied this.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.v57f4jo218a0]</ref><ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.yum24rt6sjl7]</ref><br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have actively supported anti-trust legislation, party leaders have stated there is a right to fair competition in the Empire which must be maintained by breaking up future [[w:Monopolies|monopolies]] if need be. Nationalist Democrats have also proposed the protections for [[w:Small business|small business]] be added to the constitution, including clauses that would prevent big corporations from being immune to regulations which apply to smaller corporations.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.ttx3p5k1b5ya]</ref><br />
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Nationalist Democrats are opposed to the creation of national [[w:Currency|currency]], stating it would prefer to wait until the nation already has a sustainably large internal market in their manifesto.<br />
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===Social policy===<br />
While most Nationalist Democrats are personally [[w:Socially conservative|socially conserverative]] the party has taken a more [[w:Social liberalism|liberal]] approach to [[w:Social policy|social policy]]. The party principles declares the party's support for keeping the Elysiumite government neutral in religious matters,<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.gg999bf29fdb]</ref> and generally the party takes a hands off approach to individuals life. Party leaders have stated they believe that churches should not be taxed.<br />
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There has been a debate in the party between those such as Elliot Doe and [[Thomas Bainbridge]] who want to maintain the party's handsoff position to social policy, and those like [[Christoph Billung]] who want a more [[w:Traditionalist|traditionalist]] approach to social policy.<br />
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[[File:ND “Democratic Papers” cover.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Cover of the ''Democratic Papers'', a manifesto released by the NDs in November 2021.]]<br />
The Nationalist Democrats call for a strong monarch that is bound by a constitution and by Parliament, in addition to playing a non-partisan role in politics; the NDs claim that, due to power sharing between the Grand Emperor, Chancellor, and Grand Senate, the monarch has their power checked as needed. Elliot Doe has argued that, as the Chancellor commands a majority in parliament and appoints the cabinet, the Grand Emperor provides a strong check on the power of the Chancellor. The NDs oppose the Progressive policy of having the cabinet appointed solely by the Chancellor, stating the non-partisan nature of the monarch extends to the cabinet.<br />
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The NDs also believe that parliamentary authority is to be centralized in the Grand Senate. Therefore, in the ''Democratic Papers'', they call for the end of legislative devolution and, by extension, the dissolution of Commonwealth and local legislatures. Instead, the NDs propose that First Ministers are to be elected directly by the citizens of their respective Commonwealth, who are to appoint a cabinet on behalf of the Grand Emperor and their Commonwealth noble. The NDs believe that the Grand Senate delegation of a Commonwealth is to work with their Commonwealth's cabinet in order to pass legislation that affects said Commonwealth in the Grand Senate; it has also called to rewrite the constitution of each Commonwealth.<br />
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The NDs wish to increase transparency and activity in the imperial government through a system of acts, Chancellor-directed actions, and amendments. The party has proposed placing a limit of three consecutive terms as Chancellor. In addition, they have blasted the prior Progressive government for not collecting ministerial agendas, with the NDs having more success in doing so. In addition, the NDs call for a return to monthly ministerial progress reports and a more general report regarding the state of the Empire. Elliot Doe has stated that he believes the Imperial High Court has the power to suspend unelected officials for not abiding by these rules. They've also proposed placing penalties on Grand Senators who are inactive by barring them from running in the next general election or by subjecting their seat to a by-election.<br />
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The NDs are some of the strongest defenders of the Council of Imperial Delegates; despite Progressive and SDP calls for the body to be dissolved, the NDs have supported it, stating that the Council is needed to elect a Grand Emperor. The NDs also support legislation being able to originate within the Council.<br />
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The NDs and SDP have announced a pact in order to pass legislation regarding a legislative reset, stating that, "when considering the current state of our laws, one must come to the conclusion that the legal system of this great nation is weeded and twisted. Laws stretch over four different forms of legal formats, ranging from one-page bills with little to no information and many loopholes to large, byzantine legislation we no longer require. A full reset on legislation, with the exception of the most recent laws, ought to be pursued, so we can start fully anew."<br />
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The NDs have stated they wish to focus less on economics and more on the professionalization and activity of the nation. Despite this, they have proposed expanding the nation's agricultural industry into the Commomwealth of Hilton. They also wish to encourage greater growth for newspaper and media companies.<br />
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===Foreign policy===<br />
The ND’s have stated their primary foreign policy is to expand Elysiumite influence, professionalize existing relations, while avoiding useless treaties. As such the party promotes the renegotiation of the various treaties the nation has currently signed, and creating new ones with nations in the southern United States. The party goes on further to state they wish to create an intermicronational alliance between various nations of the southeast. Lastly the party wants to expand the name of Elysium without establishing foreign relations and advertise Elysium to attract new citizens. The party also wishes to encourage other nations to join the Empire without manipulating them into the Empire like was attempted in previous administrations.<br />
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=Party factions=<br />
===Kylite democrats===<br />
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[[File:Kylite Democratic logo .png|200px|thumb|right|A common symbol of Kylite democrats.]]<br />
This [[w:social conservatism|socially conservative]] right-wing grouping is currently associated with the mainstream of the party, and is the oldest tradition within the Nationalist Democratic Party and its predecessors, it’s closely associated with [[w: One-nation conservatism|one-nation toryism]]. The name stems from the founder of modern Elysiumite conservatism Chancellor Kyle Smith. To this end, it emphasises the country's [[w:Monarchy|royalist]] heritage, oppose any transfer of power away from the Empire—either downwards to the Commonwealths or upwards to foreign states—and seek to place greater emphasis on traditional Elysiumite culture. The ideology rose from the centrist and undefined Democracy Now Party to support for the creation of a conservative democracy within the context of the Empire.<br />
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Most Kylite democrats oppose the abolition of the Council of Imperial Delegates. Other members have called for the adoption of [[w:Presbyterianism|Presbyterianism]] as the national religion. Prominent Grand Senators from this wing of the party include Elliot Doe, Kyle Smith, and John Stark.<br />
===Tilites===<br />
[[File:Christoph Billung (2021).jpg|150px|thumb|left|A photograph of Christoph Billung, a notable Tilite.]]<br />
Tilites, better known as [[w:Absolute monarchism|absolutist]], came out of the traditional of the Vox Party rather than the Democratic Traditionalist and have rarely held high levels of influence in the party. The Tilites call for the restoration of an absolute monarchy and stronger Commonwealth rights primarily. Associated with traditional [[w:High Toryism|High Toryism]] the ideology is considered the furthest right within the party. The Tilites name originates from an early Elysiumite politician known as Tiler Adams who opposed the expansion of democracy within the Empire. The factions support base primarily comes from [[w:Baptist|Baptist]].<br />
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Tilites have called for a defense of marriage and getting rid of gender neutral language in legislation. The most notable Tilite is [[Christoph Billung]].<br />
===Bourbonites===<br />
[[File:Moustapha’s official photo.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Official photo of Based Baddie, a notable bourbonite.]]<br />
The final major faction of ND’s is the Bourbonites. The Bourbonites believe in [[w:Liberal conservatism|liberal conservatism]], [[w:Classical liberalism|classical liberalism]], and [[w:Progressivism|social progressivism]]. The Bourbonites grew out of the [[w:Libertarian|libertarian]] tradition of Chancellor [[Tau|Tau Barclay]] who was the leader of the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive-Libertarians]] and later left his party to help the DT’s form the Reform Party. Despite initial success the faction died out following Tau’s departure from politics. In late 2021 following Based Baddie, a student of Tau, joining the party and becoming deputy leader the party saw a revival of Bourbonite politics.<br />
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Bourbonites oppose the expansion of unnecessary government departments and call for the streamlining of government. The faction also calls for increased transparency in government adopting reforms like Chancellor’s questions and ministerial reports. Lastly Bourbonites have called for more merit and less partisan based appointments. This principle was able to effect the policy of the party when in their most recent manifesto the party called for a reset of legislation and for increased government transparency. The party also has set higher standards on ministers and appointed the most non-partisan cabinet of any Ministry in over a year. The most notable Bourbonite is Based Baddie.<br />
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=Electoral history=<br />
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|style="text-align:right;"|10<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|20%<br />
|{{Composition bar|6|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 6<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24%<br />
|{{increase}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, April 2021|2021 II]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|23%<br />
|{{Composition bar|8|34|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, July 2021|2021 III]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|31%<br />
|{{Composition bar|10|33|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|30%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|2021 IV]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|30<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|34.5%<br />
|{{Composition bar|9|26|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{decrease}} 1<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|35%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|2021 V]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|42<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|49.4%<br />
|{{Composition bar|13|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 4<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|52%<br />
|{{increase}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|2022 I<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|39<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|51.3%<br />
|{{Composition bar|14|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 1<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|56%<br />
|{{steady}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]}}<br />
|}<br />
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=References=<br />
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<div>{{Infobox Party<br />
| name = Nationalist Democrats<br />
| logo = [[File:NATDEMLOGO.png|275px|center]]<br />
| colorcode = #FCCC9F<br />
| leader1_title = Senate Leader<br />
| leader2_title = Imperial Chamber Leader <br />
| leader1_name = [[Elliot Doe|Sir Elliot Doe]]<br />
| leader2_name = Sir Kyle Smith<br />
|anthem = [[w:Land of Hope and Glory|Land of Hope and Glory]]<br />
|foundation = 23 November 2020<br />
|predecessor = [[Union Democrats|Democratic Traditionalist]]<br />
|newspaper = ''National Tribune''<br />
|membership = 38<br />
|membership_year = 2021<br />
|ideology = {{unbulleted list|<br />
|'''[[#Political positions|Majority]]:'''<br />
|{{•}} [[Kylite democracy]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Anti-Communism|Anti-communism]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Responsible government|Responsible governing]] <br />
|'''[[#Political positions|Factions]]:'''<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Absolute monarchism|Absolute monarchism]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Libertarianism|Libertarianism]]<br />
}}<br />
|position = [[w:Centre-right|Centre-right]]<br />
|colours = {{colorbox|#FCCC9F}} [[w:Orange|Orange]] <br> {{colorbox|#142474}} [[w:Blue|Imperial blue]] <br> {{colorbox|#A8143C}} [[w:Red|Elysiumite red]]<br />
|seats1_title = [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]]<br />
|seats1 = {{ParlSeats|12|20|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|seats2_title = Imperial Council of Delegates<br />
|seats2 = {{ParlSeats|26|61|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|seats3_title = Commonwealth First Ministers<br />
|seats3 = {{ParlSeats|5|5|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|footnotes = <br />
}}<br />
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The '''Nationalist Democratic Party''', officially the '''Elysiumite Nationalist Democratic Party''' and known colloquially as the '''NatDems''', '''NDs''', or simply the '''Democrats''', is one of the two major [[w:Political party|political parties]], and current governing party, in the [[Empire of Elysium]]. The party is generally considered to be [[w:Syncretic politics|syncretic]] (being socially [[w:Centre-right politics|centre-right]] and fiscally [[w:Centrism|centrist]]). The party subscribes to [[Kylite democracy]], an ideological [[w:Conservatism|conservative]] idea which is found in Elysium. Despite this, the party has many factions, such as the [[w:Liberal conservatism|bourbonites]], [[w:Progressive-conservatism|progressive conservative]], and the [[w:Absolute monarchy|Tilites]]. The party currently has 13 Members of the [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]] and 5 appointed members of the Council of Imperial Delegates, with the governors of Hilton, Ticronvidia and Greymont, as well as the first ministers of Daeltheria and Kaiserhof-Nordhaus, being members of the party.<br />
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The Nationalist Democratic Party was founded in late 2020 by splitting off of the [[Union Democrats]] (formally the [[Democratic Traditionalist]]) due to the party leaving behind Kylite democracy and making an alliance with the New Libertarian Party. Under Elliot Doe, the two other Grand Senators walked out of the party and founded the Nationalist Democrats. Elliot Doe campaigned against the new Union Democrats saying they had left behind conservatism and [[w:Monarchy|royalism]]. The ND’s released a manifesto calling for the restoration of the Elysiumite monarchy, cracking down on citizen sharing, centralization of the nation, and withdrawing Elysium from foreign treaties. In 2021 the Union Democrats, now smaller than the ND’s merged into the party. Throughout all of this the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]] remained the largest party and the primary rival to both parties. Following the creation of the [[Social Democratic Party of Elysium]] the SDP and ND’s became federal rivals although many of their Commonwealth branches have worked together in coalitions.<br />
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The Nationalist Democrats came into government for the first time in [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|2021 V general election]], winning an outright majority and ending over a year of rule by [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]]. There has not been an election since their victory in December 2021 but in all nation wide polling the Nationalist Democrats have maintained a strong lead over their competitors. Upon winning the [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]] [[Robert Smith|HIM Robert Smith]] asked ND leader [[Elliot Doe]] to form a government. On 1 January 2022, Elliot Doe became Chancellor of Elysium.<br />
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The party's support base primarily comes from royalist, local [[Elyria]]ns–particularly [[w:Baptists|Baptist]] and [[w:Presbyterianism|Presbyterians]]–and anti-establishmentarians. The party's ability to shift political opinion–with them going from 12% of the vote upon entering politics to 72% currently–has led to the ND’s being considered some of Elysium’s most successful campaigners.<br />
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The party has a branch in each Commonwealth, although party policy remains rather centralized. The party is not affiliated with any international political associations, although there is reports they are considering founding a Micronational Royalist Association.<br />
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==History==<br />
===Origins===<br />
[[File:Democratic Traditionalist HQ logo.png|250px|left|thumb|The logo of the DTs, a predecessor to the Nationalist Democrats.]]<br />
The party was created in November 2020 by [[Elliot Doe]]. Many Elysiumites consider it a direct successor to the [[Democratic Traditionalist]] of Kyle Smith instead than the Union Democrats, due to the ND’s embracing Kyle Smith’s principles of government of a [[w:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchism]] and an outward facing Empire, compared to the Union Democratic rejection of said ideals.<br />
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The Democratic Traditionalist were one of the major parties of Elysium from 2018 to 2020 and ushered in the end of absolutism in Elysium. The party is most famous for its leader Kyle Smith, the first true Chancellor of Elysium and often times called the architect of the Elysiumite Empire. Kyle Smith, with [[Robert Smith|HIM Robert II]], created the first constitution of Elysium, saw the creation of an elected legislature, and globalized Elysium; his chancellorship also saw the addition of numerous nations into the Empire.<br />
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[[File:NEP poster.jpg|300px|thumb|right|An NEP poster, denouncing the Democratic Socialist Party for wanting to weaken the monarchy (presumably through socialist ideals).]]<br />
The Democratic Traditionalist later merged with the bourbonite faction of the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progresssive-Libertarian Party]], which was led by [[Tau Barclay]], creating the Reform Party. Following his departure from Elysium following the [[Vox Populi (organisation)|Vox Populi scandal]], the party became a party of conservatism, with Kylite democrats having dominance within the party. In order to unite the country following the Vox Populi scandal, the Reform Party reached out to the Progressive Party and with them created the [[New Elysium Party|National Alliance]]; the two would later merge as the [[New Elysium Party]]. Despite winning 95% of the vote in the [[Elysiumite March 2020 senatorial election|March 2020 general election]], Kyle Smith would step down in spring 2020, citing his inactivity.<br />
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As a result of Kyle's departure, [[Adam Johnston]] became the most-popular politician in Elysium; during the [[Elysiumite May 2020 senatorial election|May 2020 general election]], the NEP gained 79% of the vote. Eventually, however, the NEP broke up following Robert Smith's departure from the party and his call for the party to be dissolved. The conservative wing of the NEP was split between Kylite democrats – who opposed republicanism & anti-monarchism within Elysium and formed the [[Union Democrats|Imperial Democratic Traditionalist]] – and the aforementioned bourbonites under the leadership of Javaske – a student of Tau Barclay – who formed the Evolutionary Party.<br />
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During this time period, the DTs took numerous losses, including the institution of republicanism in July 2020 and the DTs being tied in second with the Evolutionary Party during the [[Elysiumite July 2020 senatorial election|general election in the same month]], with 10.3% of the vote; the July 2020 general election was the only election where the DTs did not finish in first or second.<br />
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[[File:Union Democratic Party logo.png|250px|thumb|left|Logo of the Union Democrats, from which the Nationalist Democrats split off.]]<br />
The [[Elysiumite October 2020 senatorial election|October 2020 general election]] was the last election the DTs participated in. Despite winning 5 seats with 19% of the vote, the party still trailed behind the Progressives, who had gained 56% of the vote; in addition, the party, embarrassingly, lost several polls prior to the election to the [[Rhinoceros Party (Elysium)|Rhinoceros Party]]. Following the election, [[May Junkin]] founded the New Libertarian Party alongside [[Corvin I & II|Corvin]]; it would merge into the DTs, forming the [[Union Democrats]]. The merger resulted in a split within the party; as a result, Elliot Doe, alongside outspoken traditionalist JP, formed the Christian Conservative Party; it was later renamed the National Conservative Party.<br />
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===I Doe opposition===<br />
Following the creation of the National Conservative Party, a majority of the Union Democratic caucus in the Grand Senate defected parties; eventually, the UDs merged with the National Conservatives following Junkin's departure from Elysium. This merger resulted in Elliot Doe becoming the leader of the opposition within the Grand Senate.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, January 2021|January 2021 general election]], the National Conservatives won 6 seats and 24% of the vote; Elliot Doe resigned as a result of the election, citing that the election was an "embarrasing defeat" for his party.<br />
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===Smith opposition===<br />
[[File:DoeSmithLogo.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The only poster made during the leadership of Kyle Smith.]]<br />
Following Doe's resignation, Kyle Smith was made leader of the National Democrats; however, due to its reorganization, the party was unable to contest the Speaker elections. Following Spooky Johnston's refusal to hear new Speaker nominations, the party threatened to boycott the Grand Senate; however, this was talked down by Robert Smith and Doe. Following this and calls from [[Thomas Bainbridge]], Robert Smith issued an executive order that outlined how to elect the Speaker.<br />
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A few days later, Kyle Smith stepped down as leader, citing unforeseen personal reasons.<br />
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===II Doe opposition===<br />
Following the resignation of Kyle Smith, an emergency leadership election occurred; Elliot Doe and Charles Slocum both ran for the position, with Elliot eventually winning.<br />
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Despite being an opposition party, the NDs were able to pass multiple major pieces of legislation during the 12th Grand Senate; this included an amendment that would trigger a by-election upon a Grand Senator defecting parties, as well as the banning of satirical parties and the creation of a system where petitions could result in national referendums. As a result of the banning of satirical party, the Rhinoceros Party was dissolved, with the [[Pirate Party of Elysium|Pirate Party]] being created by the Rhinoceros Party's leaders, Based Baddie and [[Johann Kümmel]]. Following the creation of the [[Christian Democratic Party (Elysium)|CDP]] and the removal of the Liberal Party from government, there were talks of a NatCon-Christian Democrat-Liberal-Pirate government, with the Pirate Party ruling out the possibility of said government.<br />
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[[File:NC’s anti-liberal poster .jpg|250px|thumb|left|Anti-Liberal poster released by the NCs]]<br />
The NC campaign leading up to the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, April 2021|April 2021 general election]] slammed the Progressives for attempting to suppress third parties and for not being able to work with other Grand Senators; Elliot Doe also attacked Adam Johnston for getting in useless fights without releasing a manifesto. In addition, he appointed Frederick Garrison – one of the first Grand Senators – as his deputy leader.<br />
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[[File:First ND poster.png|300px|thumb|right|First poster following the party's rebranding in April 2021.]]<br />
During the April 2021 general election, the NCs came second, winning 8 seats with 23% of the vote; this resulted in Doe gaining support in the party once more. Following the elections, he called for a party convention in order to determine how to reform the party. The Nationalist Democrats was formed out of the convention; it supported Kylite democracy and called for the restoration of a strong monarchy, the creation of a ceremonial state church and the institution of requirements that insured that politicians would put Elysium first. Following this, the NDs released a manifesto – named ''Pax Elysia'' – that resulted in the NDs gaining major support from its traditional local support base, as well as among disaffected conservatives. Between the dissolution of the CDP and the formation of the SD&MP, the party gained a large amount of votes.<br />
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Following the increase in support, the NDs petitioned for the restoration of the monarchy, which was opposed by the Liberal, Pirate and Progressive Parties. The petition resulted in a referendum where the pro-republic side won, with 52% of the vote. As a result of the close referendum, the NDs used the ''National Tribune'' – established in April 2021 – to call for the removal of [[Sean O'Neill]] from office and for a new referendum. In addition, the NDs sued the Grand Senate – stating that the amendment instituting a republic was illegal, but was narrowly upheld – and also launched an investigation into Progressive violations of the ''Transparency Act'', finding over 50 violations that had occurred in the past months. Due to this, the NDs motioned that a vote of no confidence in the government be held; despite being defeated, Progressive support continued to fall.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, July 2021|July 2021 general election]], the NDs won 10 seats with 31% of the vote, becoming the first conservative party in a year to win over 30% of the vote. The campaign leading up to the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|October 2021 general election]] saw the NDs releasing more campaign material than any other party, positioning themselves as the strongest supporters to monarchism and as the greatest opposition to anarchism, as well as an "agent of reform" against the incumbent Progressive government. In early August, the NDs undertook an election in order to choose a leader and deputy leader; Doe was oncemore re-elected as leader – defeating Caden "Freedom" Mes – while Based Baddie was elected deputy leader, defeating Charles Slocum and Frederick Garrison.<br />
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[[File:“Stop This Anarchism” Nationalist Democratic Poster.png|250px|thumb|left|An ND poster denouncing the "anarchism vote".]]<br />
Following the establishment of the LSE – originally the NRLE – in early August and its leader, May Junkin, making a statement saying, "fuck the establishment", the NDs said that the NRLE "will never form a competent government"; in response, the NRLE positioned itself as a party "dedicated to your voice than some arbitrary rule against profanity". The NDs promptly released private messages that revealed that the NRLE wanted to form an alliance with the NDs, with Junkin saying she would support the NDs if Jayden Atlee – chairman for the Progressives – was made a candidate for PM. This resulted in the waning of the NRLE by mid-August.<br />
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Following this, the NDs accused the Progressives and NRLE of supporting [[w:Laicism|laicism]] due to more progressive members of the Grand Senate supporting a proposal that would result in churches potentially being mandated to go against their faith. The NDs would also campaign on their success as the opposition, including their implementation of the referendum and recall systems, as well as a reawakened national debate on monarchism. Following this, Doe released a speech that accused the Progressives of killing democracy, citing inactivity, discontent with the incumbent government, the partisanship of the head of state, the notion that the Progressives cultivated a one-party state and reductions in private freedoms; criticism was made by the Progressives, Social Democrats, the LSE and the Pirates as a result of the speech. A few days after, the NDs released their iconic "Stop This Anarchism" poster, which showed the Elysiumite tricolor being painted over by the word "anarchism".<br />
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[[File:ND party declaring their support for “Cross King Country”.png|250px|thumb|right|An ND poster declaring its support for "cross, king and country", contrasting itself with the SA.]]<br />
In early September, the Social Alliance was formed, which campaigned on pagan and fascist values. In response, the NDs called the SA "a corruption of right-wing thought and of the ideals of Kylite democracy", stating that their predecessors "destroyed the first fascist party [and] we'll destroy this one too"; they also released posters accusing the SA of having "no loyalty to Elysium, no loyalty to our God, and no loyalty to our traditions". Eventually, the SA was run out of politics due to constant campaigning from the NDs and the Progressives against them.<br />
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The NDs promptly released the so-called "Nationalist agenda", which comprised Elysium leaving the Vesspuchi Zone, the repealment of treaties with small and inactive states, the passing of a ''Buy Elysiumite Act'' and continued opposition to the [[Grand Unified Micronational]] and the [[Cupertino Alliance]]. In addition, the "four freedoms" were released, which were a non-partisan head of state, the defending of free press and speech, the enforcement of the ''Transparency Act'' and stronger rights for commonwealths.<br />
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In early September, monarchist parties won the midterms; as a result, Doe announced that the republican experiment had failed, releasing two posters that showed the Progressive Party on their deathbed and the other stating that "Progressive poached can't stop the monarchist lion". The NDs also cited the monarchy having 8 heads of government – compared to the republic having one – as proof that the monarchy was more democratic. In addition, Based Baddie led a campaign in Greymont, named as Elysium's safest Progressive commonwealth, in order to flip a seat there. In the final month of the campaign, the NDs began a petition to have a second referendum on monarchism as a result of polling turning in favour of monarchism.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|October 2021 general election]], the NDs won 9 seats with 34.5% of the vote, being 5% behind the Progressives; in addition, they flipped a seat in Greymont. Following this, a referendum was held regarding monarchy, where restoration of monarchism won.<br />
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[[File:TEG midterms article cover .jpg|300px|thumb|left|A cover of the ''The Unionist'' with Based Baddie, deputy leader of the NDs, as the background; it declared the resurgement of the conservative "dynasty".]]<br />
The majority of the 14th Grand Senate was mostly dedicated to debates regarding the restoration of the monarchy, with the Whig caucus of the Progressives, the monarchist wing of the SDP and the NDs pushing for a strong monarchy, while the other Progressives and SDP pushed for a weaker monarchy. Upon the 13th Amendment being completed, the Progressives consistently pushed against it, citing grammar issues; this led to Robert Smith withdrawing his endorsement of the leaders of the Progressives and the SDP. Following this, Speaker Spooky Johnston, as well as PM Adam Johnston, created a two-week long session regarding environmental policy, which was denounced by Doe; as a result, he was made to leave the Grand Senate.<br />
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In response, the NDs announced a vote of no confidence regarding the government, with multiple Progressives joining the vote. As a result, the ''National Tribune'' published, at the time, the largest news article in Elysiumite history, denouncing the Progressives for attempting to filibuster the restoration of the monarchy; the NDs also overtook the Progressives in polling. In addition, a major cabinet rebellion occurred in the Johnston ministry, with multiple ministers declaring a boycott of cabinet functions.<br />
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The NDs also announced that they would work with the SDP for implementing term limits and a legislative reset. As a result of these, the Progressives denounced the SDP, despite the policies being rather mild; the SDP threatened to join calls for a snap election in response. Following this, the NDs won a national election for the first time, resulting in them flipping all but one commonwealth in the midterms.<br />
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[[File:Anti-Seán poster .png|250px|thumb|Left|A poster describing Seán O'Neill's "record" in terms of politics]]<br />
Following the midterms, Adam Johnston, James Christian and Spooky Johnston resigned from politics, with Spooky later renouncing his citizenship following messages being released of him calling for opposition parties to be banned. Thomas Bainbridge was promptly elected as speaker of the Grand Senate; he oversaw the conclusion of the debate on the 13th Amendment, which resulted in it passing the Grand Senate with bipartisan support. Soon after, Sean O'Neill was made leader of the Progressives; on the first day of his term as leader, the NDs published a "record" of him, which showed him to be an apologist of [[w:Joseph Stalin|Joseph Stalin]]. O'Neill promptly stepped down as leader following him learning of plans to replace him, with Bainbridge replacing him. Adam Johnston rebuked the NDs over this, resulting in his resignation; James would resign following [[Johann Kümmel]] being appointed interim Chancellor.<br />
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[[File:ND’s policy poster for the 15th GS election .png|300px|thumb|left|Poster displaying ND policies in the 15th GS election]]<br />
Following this, Doe did not release that many attacks on the Progressives, as he was friends with Bainbridge and didn't wish to see more resignations. In November, the NDs released the ''Democratic Papers'', which detailed a six-part agenda on how to restore Elysium's golden age.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/19cVD2cPp9G8DWMoZqOSb3bOK8lrKdaYcBwK2qg3E3dM/edit|title=The Democratic Papers|date=13 November 2021|access-date=5 July 2022}}</ref><br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|December 2021]] snap election, the NDs won 49.4% of the vote, becoming the first victory for a conservative party in a federal election in over a year. The day after, Elliot Doe was sworn in as Chancellor.<br />
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===Doe government===<br />
[[File:Elliot Doe's Imperial Photograph.jpg|right|thumb|Photograph of Elliot Doe.]]<br />
Elliot Doe opened his government with an Imperial Throne Speech on New Years'; this was the first time a Chancellor delivered a throne speech to an opening Grand Senate and was the longest monologue in the Grand Senate, being 15 paragraphs long. At the end of the speech, he declared that his goal was to make 2022 "the year of Elysium in micronationalism".<br />
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Doe's cabinet comprised 4 NDs, 3 Progressives, 2 independents and a Pirate; this revived a tradition from Kyle Smith's chancellorships, where he would have bipartisan cabinets. In addition, Chancellor's Questions were held for the first time in months. Doe's major pieces of legislation included the reformation of the nobility system and of Elysium's public library, the limitation of the Grand Emperor from serving in foreign nations and the implementation of term limits. Moustapha Hoteit retired from politics in the middle of Doe's term, after his resignation both Elliot Doe and Robert Smith praised him for his service. Elliot Doe appointed James Christian of the Social Democratic Party to be his Deputy Chancellor, later the two formed an official Democratic Alliance and released an eighteen page joint manifesto.<br />
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Elliot Doe was re-elected in May 2022, and appointed the same cabinet. Despite this a few days later Deputy Chancellor James Christian and Home Minister Adam Johnston stepped down from the cabinet due to disagreements with the Nationalist Democrats support of the Marriage and Civil Union Act, 2022. Following these resignations Elliot Doe appointed [[Johann Kummel]] as Deputy Chancellor and Home Minister.<br />
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==Policies==<br />
The Nationalist Democrats officially declared [[Kylite democracy]] as their primary ideology in July, 2022. Before this the ideology was already followed by most major party officials and was unofficially seen as the party ideology.<br />
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===Economic policy===<br />
The Nationalist Democrats take a more hands off approach to the economy than previous governments, focusing instead on government reform and civil service projects. Despite this the party does lay out some basic policies in their [[w:Manifesto|manifesto]] and in the Principles of Kylite Democrats, an essay about Kylite democracy by Elliot Doe.<br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have stated that they are more interested with fostering a new and more active [[w:Economy|economy]] rather than regulating what already exists in the Empire. As a result the Nationalist Democrats have repealed a number of acts which sought to regulate the economy which were passed by the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)]] including measures mandating [[w:Workplace democracy|workplace democracy]], pro-[[w:Trade union|union]] policies, and various [[w:Taxation|tax]] policies.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F_EB3cC554LHzLL3IWMpwzVFxRDtqKyniniHsJI7m-Y/edit#heading=h.nj3wi5dgnemy]</ref><br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have proposed and passed a number of policies which are meant to aid new corporations in being formed. This includes simplifying the [[w:Incorporation (business)|incorporation]] process,<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mm1C35yJRXFx4f1_84ue3lDBsa7UE5XRk62e3L89g2g/edit?usp=sharing]</ref> expanding [[w:Copyright|copyright protections]], and establishing [[w:Trademark|trademark]] and [[w:Patent|patent]] protections.<ref>[ https://docs.google.com/document/d/11RpyDDRDmkkyyHEjVDqYm2AVwKrmzMw1TUYzONjPPng/edit?usp=sharing]</ref><br />
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Unlike previous Progressive Ministries which have attempted to foster unions in Elysium, the Nationalist Democrats have not taken a strong policy toward unions. Instead the party has stated that they do not believe that legislation assisting unions is needed as the economy is still rather small, as such the Nationalist Democrats repealed the Union Act, 2021. In the Principles of Kylite democrats party leader Elliot Doe wrote that the government should take a neutral stance when dealing with despites between union and corporate interest, and that the government should mediate between the two and resolve the issue so a union becomes unneeded. Elliot Doe also wrote in that large unions which inhibit internal trade in the Empire should be contested. These writings could suggest the party may be open to rolling back constitutional protections for unions, but Elliot Doe has not confirmed or denied this.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.v57f4jo218a0]</ref><ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.yum24rt6sjl7]</ref><br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have actively supported anti-trust legislation, party leaders have stated there is a right to fair competition in the Empire which must be maintained by breaking up future [[w:Monopolies|monopolies]] if need be. Nationalist Democrats have also proposed the protections for [[w:Small business|small business]] be added to the constitution, including clauses that would prevent big corporations from being immune to regulations which apply to smaller corporations.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.ttx3p5k1b5ya]</ref><br />
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Nationalist Democrats are opposed to the creation of national [[w:Currency|currency]], stating it would prefer to wait until the nation already has a sustainably large internal market in their manifesto.<br />
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===Social policy===<br />
While most Nationalist Democrats are personally [[w:Socially conservative|socially conserverative]] the party has taken a more [[w:Social liberalism|liberal]] approach to [[w:Social policy|social policy]]. The party principles declares the party's support for keeping the Elysiumite government neutral in religious matters,<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.gg999bf29fdb]</ref> and generally the party takes a hands off approach to individuals life. Party leaders have stated they believe that churches should not be taxed.<br />
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There has been a debate in the party between those such as Elliot Doe and [[Thomas Bainbridge]] who want to maintain the party's handsoff position to social policy, and those like [[Christoph Billung]] who want a more [[w:Traditionalist|traditionalist]] approach to social policy.<br />
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[[File:ND “Democratic Papers” cover.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Cover of the ''Democratic Papers'', a manifesto released by the NDs in November 2021.]]<br />
The Nationalist Democrats call for a strong monarch that is bound by a constitution and by Parliament, in addition to playing a non-partisan role in politics; the NDs claim that, due to power sharing between the Grand Emperor, Chancellor, and Grand Senate, the monarch has their power checked as needed. Elliot Doe has argued that, as the Chancellor commands a majority in parliament and appoints the cabinet, the Grand Emperor provides a strong check on the power of the Chancellor. The NDs oppose the Progressive policy of having the cabinet appointed solely by the Chancellor, stating the non-partisan nature of the monarch extends to the cabinet.<br />
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The NDs also believe that parliamentary authority is to be centralized in the Grand Senate. Therefore, in the ''Democratic Papers'', they call for the end of legislative devolution and, by extension, the dissolution of Commonwealth and local legislatures. Instead, the NDs propose that First Ministers are to be elected directly by the citizens of their respective Commonwealth, who are to appoint a cabinet on behalf of the Grand Emperor and their Commonwealth noble. The NDs believe that the Grand Senate delegation of a Commonwealth is to work with their Commonwealth's cabinet in order to pass legislation that affects said Commonwealth in the Grand Senate; it has also called to rewrite the constitution of each Commonwealth.<br />
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The NDs wish to increase transparency and activity in the imperial government through a system of acts, Chancellor-directed actions, and amendments. The party has proposed placing a limit of three consecutive terms as Chancellor. In addition, they have blasted the prior Progressive government for not collecting ministerial agendas, with the NDs having more success in doing so. In addition, the NDs call for a return to monthly ministerial progress reports and a more general report regarding the state of the Empire. Elliot Doe has stated that he believes the Imperial High Court has the power to suspend unelected officials for not abiding by these rules. They've also proposed placing penalties on Grand Senators who are inactive by barring them from running in the next general election or by subjecting their seat to a by-election.<br />
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The NDs are some of the strongest defenders of the Council of Imperial Delegates; despite Progressive and SDP calls for the body to be dissolved, the NDs have supported it, stating that the Council is needed to elect a Grand Emperor. The NDs also support legislation being able to originate within the Council.<br />
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The NDs and SDP have announced a pact in order to pass legislation regarding a legislative reset, stating that, "when considering the current state of our laws, one must come to the conclusion that the legal system of this great nation is weeded and twisted. Laws stretch over four different forms of legal formats, ranging from one-page bills with little to no information and many loopholes to large, byzantine legislation we no longer require. A full reset on legislation, with the exception of the most recent laws, ought to be pursued, so we can start fully anew."<br />
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The NDs have stated they wish to focus less on economics and more on the professionalization and activity of the nation. Despite this, they have proposed expanding the nation's agricultural industry into the Commomwealth of Hilton. They also wish to encourage greater growth for newspaper and media companies.<br />
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===Foreign policy===<br />
The ND’s have stated their primary foreign policy is to expand Elysiumite influence, professionalize existing relations, while avoiding useless treaties. As such the party promotes the renegotiation of the various treaties the nation has currently signed, and creating new ones with nations in the southern United States. The party goes on further to state they wish to create an intermicronational alliance between various nations of the southeast. Lastly the party wants to expand the name of Elysium without establishing foreign relations and advertise Elysium to attract new citizens. The party also wishes to encourage other nations to join the Empire without manipulating them into the Empire like was attempted in previous administrations.<br />
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=Party factions=<br />
===Kylite democrats===<br />
{{Main|Kylite democracy}}<br />
[[File:Kylite Democratic logo .png|200px|thumb|right|A common symbol of Kylite democrats.]]<br />
This [[w:social conservatism|socially conservative]] right-wing grouping is currently associated with the mainstream of the party, and is the oldest tradition within the Nationalist Democratic Party and its predecessors, it’s closely associated with [[w: One-nation conservatism|one-nation toryism]]. The name stems from the founder of modern Elysiumite conservatism Chancellor Kyle Smith. To this end, it emphasises the country's [[w:Monarchy|royalist]] heritage, oppose any transfer of power away from the Empire—either downwards to the Commonwealths or upwards to foreign states—and seek to place greater emphasis on traditional Elysiumite culture. The ideology rose from the centrist and undefined Democracy Now Party to support for the creation of a conservative democracy within the context of the Empire.<br />
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Most Kylite democrats oppose the abolition of the Council of Imperial Delegates. Other members have called for the adoption of [[w:Presbyterianism|Presbyterianism]] as the national religion. Prominent Grand Senators from this wing of the party include Elliot Doe, Kyle Smith, and John Stark.<br />
===Tilites===<br />
[[File:Christoph Billung (2021).jpg|150px|thumb|left|A photograph of Christoph Billung, a notable Tilite.]]<br />
Tilites, better known as [[w:Absolute monarchism|absolutist]], came out of the traditional of the Vox Party rather than the Democratic Traditionalist and have rarely held high levels of influence in the party. The Tilites call for the restoration of an absolute monarchy and stronger Commonwealth rights primarily. Associated with traditional [[w:High Toryism|High Toryism]] the ideology is considered the furthest right within the party. The Tilites name originates from an early Elysiumite politician known as Tiler Adams who opposed the expansion of democracy within the Empire. The factions support base primarily comes from [[w:Baptist|Baptist]].<br />
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Tilites have called for a defense of marriage and getting rid of gender neutral language in legislation. The most notable Tilite is [[Christoph Billung]].<br />
===Bourbonites===<br />
[[File:Moustapha’s official photo.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Official photo of Based Baddie, a notable bourbonite.]]<br />
The final major faction of ND’s is the Bourbonites. The Bourbonites believe in [[w:Liberal conservatism|liberal conservatism]], [[w:Classical liberalism|classical liberalism]], and [[w:Progressivism|social progressivism]]. The Bourbonites grew out of the [[w:Libertarian|libertarian]] tradition of Chancellor [[Tau|Tau Barclay]] who was the leader of the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive-Libertarians]] and later left his party to help the DT’s form the Reform Party. Despite initial success the faction died out following Tau’s departure from politics. In late 2021 following Based Baddie, a student of Tau, joining the party and becoming deputy leader the party saw a revival of Bourbonite politics.<br />
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Bourbonites oppose the expansion of unnecessary government departments and call for the streamlining of government. The faction also calls for increased transparency in government adopting reforms like Chancellor’s questions and ministerial reports. Lastly Bourbonites have called for more merit and less partisan based appointments. This principle was able to effect the policy of the party when in their most recent manifesto the party called for a reset of legislation and for increased government transparency. The party also has set higher standards on ministers and appointed the most non-partisan cabinet of any Ministry in over a year. The most notable Bourbonite is Based Baddie.<br />
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=Electoral history=<br />
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|-<br />
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! rowspan=2|Leader<br />
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! colspan=3|Seats<br />
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| [[Elysiumite senatorial election, January 2021|2021 I]]<br />
|rowspan="6"|[[Elliot Doe]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|10<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|20%<br />
|{{Composition bar|6|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 6<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24%<br />
|{{increase}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, April 2021|2021 II]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|23%<br />
|{{Composition bar|8|34|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, July 2021|2021 III]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|31%<br />
|{{Composition bar|10|33|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|30%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|2021 IV]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|30<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|34.5%<br />
|{{Composition bar|9|26|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{decrease}} 1<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|35%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|2021 V]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|42<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|49.4%<br />
|{{Composition bar|13|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 4<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|52%<br />
|{{increase}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|2022 I<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|39<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|51.3%<br />
|{{Composition bar|14|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 1<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|56%<br />
|{{steady}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]}}<br />
|}<br />
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==References==<br />
{{Reflist}}</div>Elysiumhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=Kylite_democracy&diff=1284279Kylite democracy2022-09-29T00:07:02Z<p>Elysium: </p>
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| name = Kylite democracy<br />
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| title = '''Kylite democracy'''<br />
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| caption = Emblem of the Democratic Traditionalist, the first party of Kylite democracy<br />
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*''[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats]]''<br />
*''Hampton National Party''<br />
*''Reform - The Carolinian Party'' (Poltiza)<br />
*''Akun Imperial Conservative Party''<br />
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*[[w:One-nation conservatism|Tory democracy]]<br />
*[[w:Nationalism|Elysiumite nationalism]]<br />
*[[w:Constitutional monarchy|Semi-constitutional monarchy]]<br />
*[[w:Imperialism|Soft imperialism]]<br />
*[[w:Responsible government|Responsible government]]<br />
| list4name = People<br />
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*Kyle Smith, <small>former Chancellor of Elysium</small><br />
*Elliot Doe, <small>Chancellor of Elysium</small><br />
*JP,<small> King of Akun, Elyrian senator</small><br />
*Christoph Billung, <small>Governor of Hilton and Grand Senator</small><br />
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'''Kylite democracy''', also known as '''Elysiumite conservativism''' and '''democratic traditionalism''', is a [[w:Paternalistic conservatism|paternalistic]] form of Elysiumite [[w:Conservatism|political conservatism]]. It advocates the preservation of established institutions and traditional principles from the [[Republic of Elysium|Imperial Age of Elysium]], in which the nation was led by a [[w:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarch]], in combination with [[w:Nationalism|nationalism]] and economic [[w:Populism|populism]]. According to the philosophy of Kylite democracy, the primary duties of the government is to foster a sense of patriotism, strike a balance between [[w:Business|capital]] and [[w:Workforce|labour]], and preserve [[Elysium|Elysium]]'s traditions of a monarchy whilst creating a [[w:Liberal democracy|democratic framework]] within the nation. Furthermore, the ideology argues that nations ought to keep to themselves and not interfere in one another's domestic affairs. Supporters of Kylite democracy claim they wish to serve both the interest of [[w:Business|capital]] and [[w:Workforce|labour]] in order to bring a balance in the nation between these two forces. As such, followers of Kylite democracy denounce the idea that [[w:Business|capital]] and [[w:Workforce|labour]] are fundamentally opposed.<br />
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The term Kylite democracy comes from the name of Elysium's longest serving Chancellor, Kyle Smith, who also founded the [[Union Democrats|Democratic Traditionalist]] Party, which, alongside its successors, remains one of the two major parties of Elysium. This party, as well as its succesor, the [[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats]], remain majority Kylite democratic parties. Kyle Smith appealed to average Elysiumites of the left and right through his policies of “localization, industrialization and reformation”, as he described them in a [[w:Speech|campaign speech]]. These policies included putting a higher focus on local Elysiumites, temporary nationalizing certain industries in order to further economic growth, and to reform the Elysiumite electoral system through major changes to [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]] voting. Furthermore, when Kylite democracy entered Elysium, Elysium was still an absolute monarchy. Kyle Smith worked with Grand Emperor Robert II in order to reform Elysium and pass the First Constitution of Elysium. Kyle Smith in response to the dominance of the Vox Party founded the [[Union Democrats|Imperial Party]], later the Democratic Traditionalist, to strengthen his campaign of reform. In the first Chancellorship general election, Kyle Smith won with 60% of the vote. In his re-election campaign three months later, Kyle Smith won 95% of the vote, the highest vote share of any Chancellorship election in Elysium.<br />
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Currently, the contemporary party of Kylite democracy is the [[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats]] - which Kyle Smith is a member of - led by [[Elliot Doe]]. Elliot Doe is also the primary leader of the Kylite democratic movement today as a result of Kyle Smith’s retirement. Under his leadership the ND’s led a referendum campaign which restored the monarchy of Elysium, the primary policy of Kylite democrats, and subsequently Doe led the ND’s back to the Chancellory, making Doe the first Kylite to serve as Chancellor in over a year.<br />
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==Political philosophy==<br />
Kylite democracy was conceived by the [[Union Democrats|D.T]] Chancellor Kyle Smith, who outlines his political philosophy in two major documents: ''The Imperialist Papers'', and the "Localization, Industrialization, Reformation" Speech. The ideology of Kylite democracy was clarified by the manifesto of the [[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]], written by Elliot Doe. Smith’s and Doe’s [[w:Conservatism|conservatism]] proposed a [[w:Paternalistic|paternalistic society]] with Elysiumite [[w:Traditions|traditions]] intact, but with a democratic system being formed in the context of the monarchy. Furthermore, the two believe the importance of economic intervention rather than [[Tau|Tau]]'s libertarianism. The phrase was coined because due to Elliot Doe's attempts to unite conservatism in Elysium around one concise ideology, based on the teachings of Kyle Smith. Kylite democracy was his solution to this lack of unity, namely a system of measures to keep traditions intact, and restore them when needed, whilst also providing for a nationalistic and democratic state.<br />
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Kylite democracy, whilst generally a [[w:Centre-right politics|centre-right]] ideology, has some more [[w:Left-wing politics|leftist factions]] in the form [[w:Communitarianism|communitarianist]] as well as centrist [[w:Progressive conservatism|progressive-conservatives]]. To the right of mainstream Kylite democrats includes more radical factions, like that of Gabe Hackman, who believed in a more [[w:Paleoconservative|paleoconservative]] view of Kylite democracy. Kyle Smith managed to pull all of these groups together in his Democratic Traditionalist party.<br />
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==Principles and theory==<br />
===Foreign Policy===<br />
[[File:Elysiumite NDs “Nationalist Agenda” Poster.png|300px|thumb|left|“Nationalist Agenda” Poster displaying the nationalistic views of the NDs]]<br />
Kylite Democrats mix the ideologies of [[w:Imperialism|Soft imperialism]] and [[w:Isolationism|isolationism]]. The followers of Kylite Democracy wish to encourage other micronations to the Republic of Elysium, but do not wish to coup or topple nations. Rather Kylite Democratic administrations have historically been well known for negotiating foreign states to peacefully enter Elysium. Despite this the first Kyle Smith administration was brought down following allegations of Elysium inappropriately couping the nation of Clamatoa, albeit through democratic means. This scandal columnated in Kyle Smith’s resignation and [[Tau|Tau Barclay]] becoming Chancellor. Despite this scandal Kyle Smith two Chancellor elections later would come back to win a major landslide. [[Ticronvidia]] joined Elysium under the second Kyle Smith administration, alongside [[Daeltheria]], although Ticronvidia is notable as it left [[Cycoldia]] to join [[Elysium]]. This remains a point of hostility between Elysium and Cycoldia, although domestic polling shows the vast majority of Ticronvidian citizens prefer Elysiumite rule to the alternatives of independence and rejoining Cycoldia. The entrance of Ticronvidia was welcomed by all major political factions in Elysium including Kyle Smith’s opposition, at the time, the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]]. <br />
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While possibly counter active to the policies of expansionism as seen above, Kylite Democrats also support [[w:Isolationism|isolationist]] policies. Elliot Doe, leading contemporary Kylite Democrat, on the issue said “We find it to be in no contradiction to simultaneously support both expansionism and isolationism. We wish to defeat the surrendering of sovereignty from above and below as such while major treaty organizations pose a threat to Elysium in our eyes, the expansion of the Union does not.”, September Fourth 2021. The earliest major isolationist stance of the Kylite Democrats was to make Elysium leave the Pacific Powers, a local micronational organization Elysium partook in. A few months later following the previously Progressively led Grand Senate passing an act to have Elysium enter into another international pact, the new [[Union Democrats|DT]] led Grand Senate pulled out in a policy they called “Eleave”. As for the present the [[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|ND’s]] oppose creation of treaties wiry nations who are not near Elysiumite territory. The Nationalist Democrats also wish to leave the Vesspuchi Zone for acclaimed inactivity in the alliance. The Nationalist Democrats oppose Elysium entering organizations such the [[Cupertino Alliance|CA]] and the [[Grand Unified Micronational|GUM]]. Most followers of Kylite Democrats are also [[w:Civic nationalism|civic nationalist]] and [[w:Protectionism|protectionist]]<br />
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===Domestic Policy===<br />
[[File:ND Pro-monarchist poster .png|300px|thumb|left|Kylite Democratic pro-monarchy posted]]<br />
Kylite democrats believe that the Elysiumite government and state should adhere to [[w:Traditionalist conservatism|cultural traditionalism]], [[w:Social conservatism|social conservatism]], and [[w:Economic nationalism|economic nationalism]]. The largest way their traditionalist cultural views can be seen is their strict adherence to the Elysiumite [[w:Monarchy|monarchy]]; due to followers of Klyite democracy believe that the Elysiumite [[w:Social structure|social structure]] ought to be preserved alongside the [[w:Nobility|nobility]]. <br />
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Kyle Smith when running his April 2019 election for Chancellor ran on the domestic platform of opening up Elysium to global citizens, seeking the admission of new Provinces, and creating a codified constitution. [[w:Anti-corruption|Anti-corruption]] was another big theme of his campaign following the Vox Parliamentary Affair in which, due to independent democrats beating the incumbent Vox Party the Vox Party impeached the democrats from parliament before they could take their seats. This led to the dissolution of parliament by Grand Emperor Robert Smith, and due to public outcry, a new electoral system was created in which people would directly elect a Chancellor. Kyle Smith and his followers formed the [[Union Democrats|Imperial Party]] to combat the Vox Party. Kyle Smith was elected with a considerable 80% of the vote. Kyle Smith, with the Emperor Robert Smith, worked fast to create a constitution for Elysium as well as hold the first Grand Senate elections. Kyle Smith also repealed the Righteous Nation Act, more commonly referred to as the Theocratic Acts, passed by the Vox government on day one noting a shift away from the former governments [[w:Christianism|political Christianity]]. Kylite democrats remain focused on constitutional reforms introducing the [[w:Petition|petition]] system, [[w:Proportional representation|proportional representation]], the Imperial Council to elect the Crown Prince, [[w:Ranked voting|ranked choice voting]] (although this was done due to the recommendation of Progressive Grand Senator [[Adam Johnston]]).<br />
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[[File:ND anti-Anarchist, Anti-fascist, Anti-globalist poster .png|300px|thumb|right|Anti-Anarchist poster ]]<br />
Contemporary Kylite democrats support a second monarchist referendum, implementation of consecutive [[w:Term limits|term limits]], and declaring Elysium a [[w:Christianity|Christian]] nation in terms of government reform. On this first action they seek to restore the Elysiumite Empire through a referendum following monarchist winning the Commonwealth Midterms in 2021. Should monarchy be restored the propose a similar system to that pre-dissolution in which the Imperial Council elects the Crown Prince and approves amendments. Similarly in early 2021 due to a petition and referendum called by Kylite democrats satirical parties where banned in Elysium. Leader of the Nationalist Democrats and the most influential Kylite democrat since Kyle Smith retired from politics proposed on September 12, 2021, in response to Adam Johnston passing an unprecedented five hundred day mark consecutive term limits. Under his proposal a Chancellors and Prime Ministers could serve only up to one year in their office consecutively.<br />
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On federalism Nationalist Democrats and Kylite democrats are staunchly unionist and openly have denounced [[w:Regionalism (politics)|regionalism]] and [[w:Separatism]] which led to the National Tribune, a conservative media outlet in Elysium, attacking the [[Liberal Party of Elysium]] for allowing a separatist leader in Ticronvidia, Nicholas Lokin, to become a member. After this affair the [[Liberal Party of Elysium|Liberal’s]] and [[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|ND’s]] relationship was greatly strained. Elliot Doe has ruled out his party working with “Anarchic, regionalist, or separatist” parties and would enter into a [[w:National unity government|national unity government]] if need be to stop such parties. Kylite democrats have been quoted saying they seek to “defend Elysium threats to the federation’s foundation from within and without”.<br />
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On fiscal matters Kylite democrats range from religious [[w:Distributism|distributism]] such as Duke Jordan Marino to [[w:Economic liberalism|liberals]] such as Deputy ND Leader Moustapha Hoteit. Although the majority of the supporters of Kylite democrats believe in a [[w:Capitalism|capitalist]] economic system with strong government regulations to stop the possibility of the rise of [[w:Crony capitalism|crony capitalism]] and to protect [[w:Workforce|labour]]. Due to this Kylite democrats are best described as [[w:Paternalistic conservatism|paternalistic]] in their nature. Another key element of Kylite democrats is their support for [[w:Agrarianism|agrarianism]] with the most notable move coming from Kyle Smith when he worked with [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]] to nationalize agricultural industries, a policy which remains in effect. Contemporary Kylite democrats maintain support for this industry to be nationalized but would give more independence to individual farmers.<br />
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==Notes==<br />
{{Notelist}}</div>Elysiumhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=National_Democratic_Party_(Elysium)&diff=1284276National Democratic Party (Elysium)2022-09-29T00:02:31Z<p>Elysium: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox Party<br />
| name = Nationalist Democrats<br />
| logo = [[File:NATDEMLOGO.png|275px|center]]<br />
| colorcode = #FCCC9F<br />
| leader1_title = Senate Leader<br />
| leader2_title = Imperial Chamber Leader <br />
| leader1_name = [[Elliot Doe|Sir Elliot Doe]]<br />
| leader2_name = Sir Kyle Smith<br />
|anthem = [[w:Land of Hope and Glory|Land of Hope and Glory]]<br />
|foundation = 23 November 2020<br />
|predecessor = [[Union Democrats|Democratic Traditionalist]]<br />
|newspaper = ''National Tribune''<br />
|membership = 38<br />
|membership_year = 2021<br />
|ideology = {{unbulleted list|<br />
|'''[[#Political positions|Majority]]:'''<br />
|{{•}} [[Kylite democracy]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Anti-Communism|Anti-communism]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Responsible government|Responsible governing]] <br />
|'''[[#Political positions|Factions]]:'''<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Absolute monarchism|Absolute monarchism]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Libertarianism|Libertarianism]]<br />
}}<br />
|position = [[w:Centre-right|Centre-right]]<br />
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|seats1_title = [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]]<br />
|seats1 = {{ParlSeats|12|20|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|seats2_title = Imperial Council of Delegates<br />
|seats2 = {{ParlSeats|26|61|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|seats3_title = Commonwealth First Ministers<br />
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The '''Nationalist Democratic Party''', officially the '''Elysiumite Nationalist Democratic Party''' and known colloquially as the '''NatDems''', '''NDs''', or simply the '''Democrats''', is one of the two major [[w:Political party|political parties]], and current governing party, in the [[Empire of Elysium]]. The party is generally considered to be [[w:Syncretic politics|syncretic]] (being socially [[w:Centre-right politics|centre-right]] and fiscally [[w:Centrism|centrist]]). The party subscribes to [[Kylite democracy]], an ideological [[w:Conservatism|conservative]] idea which is found in Elysium. Despite this, the party has many factions, such as the [[w:Liberal conservatism|bourbonites]], [[w:Progressive-conservatism|progressive conservative]], and the [[w:Absolute monarchy|Tilites]]. The party currently has 13 Members of the [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]] and 5 appointed members of the Council of Imperial Delegates, with the governors of Hilton, Ticronvidia and Greymont, as well as the first ministers of Daeltheria and Kaiserhof-Nordhaus, being members of the party.<br />
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The Nationalist Democratic Party was founded in late 2020 by splitting off of the [[Union Democrats]] (formally the [[Democratic Traditionalist]]) due to the party leaving behind Kylite democracy and making an alliance with the New Libertarian Party. Under Elliot Doe, the two other Grand Senators walked out of the party and founded the Nationalist Democrats. Elliot Doe campaigned against the new Union Democrats saying they had left behind conservatism and [[w:Monarchy|royalism]]. The ND’s released a manifesto calling for the restoration of the Elysiumite monarchy, cracking down on citizen sharing, centralization of the nation, and withdrawing Elysium from foreign treaties. In 2021 the Union Democrats, now smaller than the ND’s merged into the party. Throughout all of this the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]] remained the largest party and the primary rival to both parties. Following the creation of the [[Social Democratic Party of Elysium]] the SDP and ND’s became federal rivals although many of their Commonwealth branches have worked together in coalitions.<br />
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The Nationalist Democrats came into government for the first time in [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|2021 V general election]], winning an outright majority and ending over a year of rule by [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]]. There has not been an election since their victory in December 2021 but in all nation wide polling the Nationalist Democrats have maintained a strong lead over their competitors. Upon winning the [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]] [[Robert Smith|HIM Robert Smith]] asked ND leader [[Elliot Doe]] to form a government. On 1 January 2022, Elliot Doe became Chancellor of Elysium.<br />
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The party's support base primarily comes from royalist, local [[Elyria]]ns–particularly [[w:Baptists|Baptist]] and [[w:Presbyterianism|Presbyterians]]–and anti-establishmentarians. The party's ability to shift political opinion–with them going from 12% of the vote upon entering politics to 72% currently–has led to the ND’s being considered some of Elysium’s most successful campaigners.<br />
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The party has a branch in each Commonwealth, although party policy remains rather centralized. The party is not affiliated with any international political associations, although there is reports they are considering founding a Micronational Royalist Association.<br />
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==History==<br />
===Origins===<br />
[[File:Democratic Traditionalist HQ logo.png|250px|left|thumb|The logo of the DTs, a predecessor to the Nationalist Democrats.]]<br />
The party was created in November 2020 by [[Elliot Doe]]. Many Elysiumites consider it a direct successor to the [[Democratic Traditionalist]] of Kyle Smith instead than the Union Democrats, due to the ND’s embracing Kyle Smith’s principles of government of a [[w:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchism]] and an outward facing Empire, compared to the Union Democratic rejection of said ideals.<br />
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The Democratic Traditionalist were one of the major parties of Elysium from 2018 to 2020 and ushered in the end of absolutism in Elysium. The party is most famous for its leader Kyle Smith, the first true Chancellor of Elysium and often times called the architect of the Elysiumite Empire. Kyle Smith, with [[Robert Smith|HIM Robert II]], created the first constitution of Elysium, saw the creation of an elected legislature, and globalized Elysium; his chancellorship also saw the addition of numerous nations into the Empire.<br />
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[[File:NEP poster.jpg|300px|thumb|right|An NEP poster, denouncing the Democratic Socialist Party for wanting to weaken the monarchy (presumably through socialist ideals).]]<br />
The Democratic Traditionalist later merged with the bourbonite faction of the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progresssive-Libertarian Party]], which was led by [[Tau Barclay]], creating the Reform Party. Following his departure from Elysium following the [[Vox Populi (organisation)|Vox Populi scandal]], the party became a party of conservatism, with Kylite democrats having dominance within the party. In order to unite the country following the Vox Populi scandal, the Reform Party reached out to the Progressive Party and with them created the [[New Elysium Party|National Alliance]]; the two would later merge as the [[New Elysium Party]]. Despite winning 95% of the vote in the [[Elysiumite March 2020 senatorial election|March 2020 general election]], Kyle Smith would step down in spring 2020, citing his inactivity.<br />
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As a result of Kyle's departure, [[Adam Johnston]] became the most-popular politician in Elysium; during the [[Elysiumite May 2020 senatorial election|May 2020 general election]], the NEP gained 79% of the vote. Eventually, however, the NEP broke up following Robert Smith's departure from the party and his call for the party to be dissolved. The conservative wing of the NEP was split between Kylite democrats – who opposed republicanism & anti-monarchism within Elysium and formed the [[Union Democrats|Imperial Democratic Traditionalist]] – and the aforementioned bourbonites under the leadership of Javaske – a student of Tau Barclay – who formed the Evolutionary Party.<br />
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During this time period, the DTs took numerous losses, including the institution of republicanism in July 2020 and the DTs being tied in second with the Evolutionary Party during the [[Elysiumite July 2020 senatorial election|general election in the same month]], with 10.3% of the vote; the July 2020 general election was the only election where the DTs did not finish in first or second.<br />
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[[File:Union Democratic Party logo.png|250px|thumb|left|Logo of the Union Democrats, from which the Nationalist Democrats split off.]]<br />
The [[Elysiumite October 2020 senatorial election|October 2020 general election]] was the last election the DTs participated in. Despite winning 5 seats with 19% of the vote, the party still trailed behind the Progressives, who had gained 56% of the vote; in addition, the party, embarrassingly, lost several polls prior to the election to the [[Rhinoceros Party (Elysium)|Rhinoceros Party]]. Following the election, [[May Junkin]] founded the New Libertarian Party alongside [[Corvin I & II|Corvin]]; it would merge into the DTs, forming the [[Union Democrats]]. The merger resulted in a split within the party; as a result, Elliot Doe, alongside outspoken traditionalist JP, formed the Christian Conservative Party; it was later renamed the National Conservative Party.<br />
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===I Doe opposition===<br />
Following the creation of the National Conservative Party, a majority of the Union Democratic caucus in the Grand Senate defected parties; eventually, the UDs merged with the National Conservatives following Junkin's departure from Elysium. This merger resulted in Elliot Doe becoming the leader of the opposition within the Grand Senate.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, January 2021|January 2021 general election]], the National Conservatives won 6 seats and 24% of the vote; Elliot Doe resigned as a result of the election, citing that the election was an "embarrasing defeat" for his party.<br />
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===Smith opposition===<br />
[[File:DoeSmithLogo.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The only poster made during the leadership of Kyle Smith.]]<br />
Following Doe's resignation, Kyle Smith was made leader of the National Democrats; however, due to its reorganization, the party was unable to contest the Speaker elections. Following Spooky Johnston's refusal to hear new Speaker nominations, the party threatened to boycott the Grand Senate; however, this was talked down by Robert Smith and Doe. Following this and calls from [[Thomas Bainbridge]], Robert Smith issued an executive order that outlined how to elect the Speaker.<br />
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A few days later, Kyle Smith stepped down as leader, citing unforeseen personal reasons.<br />
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===II Doe opposition===<br />
Following the resignation of Kyle Smith, an emergency leadership election occurred; Elliot Doe and Charles Slocum both ran for the position, with Elliot eventually winning.<br />
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Despite being an opposition party, the NDs were able to pass multiple major pieces of legislation during the 12th Grand Senate; this included an amendment that would trigger a by-election upon a Grand Senator defecting parties, as well as the banning of satirical parties and the creation of a system where petitions could result in national referendums. As a result of the banning of satirical party, the Rhinoceros Party was dissolved, with the [[Pirate Party of Elysium|Pirate Party]] being created by the Rhinoceros Party's leaders, Based Baddie and [[Johann Kümmel]]. Following the creation of the [[Christian Democratic Party (Elysium)|CDP]] and the removal of the Liberal Party from government, there were talks of a NatCon-Christian Democrat-Liberal-Pirate government, with the Pirate Party ruling out the possibility of said government.<br />
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[[File:NC’s anti-liberal poster .jpg|250px|thumb|left|Anti-Liberal poster released by the NCs]]<br />
The NC campaign leading up to the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, April 2021|April 2021 general election]] slammed the Progressives for attempting to suppress third parties and for not being able to work with other Grand Senators; Elliot Doe also attacked Adam Johnston for getting in useless fights without releasing a manifesto. In addition, he appointed Frederick Garrison – one of the first Grand Senators – as his deputy leader.<br />
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[[File:First ND poster.png|300px|thumb|right|First poster following the party's rebranding in April 2021.]]<br />
During the April 2021 general election, the NCs came second, winning 8 seats with 23% of the vote; this resulted in Doe gaining support in the party once more. Following the elections, he called for a party convention in order to determine how to reform the party. The Nationalist Democrats was formed out of the convention; it supported Kylite democracy and called for the restoration of a strong monarchy, the creation of a ceremonial state church and the institution of requirements that insured that politicians would put Elysium first. Following this, the NDs released a manifesto – named ''Pax Elysia'' – that resulted in the NDs gaining major support from its traditional local support base, as well as among disaffected conservatives. Between the dissolution of the CDP and the formation of the SD&MP, the party gained a large amount of votes.<br />
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Following the increase in support, the NDs petitioned for the restoration of the monarchy, which was opposed by the Liberal, Pirate and Progressive Parties. The petition resulted in a referendum where the pro-republic side won, with 52% of the vote. As a result of the close referendum, the NDs used the ''National Tribune'' – established in April 2021 – to call for the removal of [[Sean O'Neill]] from office and for a new referendum. In addition, the NDs sued the Grand Senate – stating that the amendment instituting a republic was illegal, but was narrowly upheld – and also launched an investigation into Progressive violations of the ''Transparency Act'', finding over 50 violations that had occurred in the past months. Due to this, the NDs motioned that a vote of no confidence in the government be held; despite being defeated, Progressive support continued to fall.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, July 2021|July 2021 general election]], the NDs won 10 seats with 31% of the vote, becoming the first conservative party in a year to win over 30% of the vote. The campaign leading up to the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|October 2021 general election]] saw the NDs releasing more campaign material than any other party, positioning themselves as the strongest supporters to monarchism and as the greatest opposition to anarchism, as well as an "agent of reform" against the incumbent Progressive government. In early August, the NDs undertook an election in order to choose a leader and deputy leader; Doe was oncemore re-elected as leader – defeating Caden "Freedom" Mes – while Based Baddie was elected deputy leader, defeating Charles Slocum and Frederick Garrison.<br />
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[[File:“Stop This Anarchism” Nationalist Democratic Poster.png|250px|thumb|left|An ND poster denouncing the "anarchism vote".]]<br />
Following the establishment of the LSE – originally the NRLE – in early August and its leader, May Junkin, making a statement saying, "fuck the establishment", the NDs said that the NRLE "will never form a competent government"; in response, the NRLE positioned itself as a party "dedicated to your voice than some arbitrary rule against profanity". The NDs promptly released private messages that revealed that the NRLE wanted to form an alliance with the NDs, with Junkin saying she would support the NDs if Jayden Atlee – chairman for the Progressives – was made a candidate for PM. This resulted in the waning of the NRLE by mid-August.<br />
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Following this, the NDs accused the Progressives and NRLE of supporting [[w:Laicism|laicism]] due to more progressive members of the Grand Senate supporting a proposal that would result in churches potentially being mandated to go against their faith. The NDs would also campaign on their success as the opposition, including their implementation of the referendum and recall systems, as well as a reawakened national debate on monarchism. Following this, Doe released a speech that accused the Progressives of killing democracy, citing inactivity, discontent with the incumbent government, the partisanship of the head of state, the notion that the Progressives cultivated a one-party state and reductions in private freedoms; criticism was made by the Progressives, Social Democrats, the LSE and the Pirates as a result of the speech. A few days after, the NDs released their iconic "Stop This Anarchism" poster, which showed the Elysiumite tricolor being painted over by the word "anarchism".<br />
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[[File:ND party declaring their support for “Cross King Country”.png|250px|thumb|right|An ND poster declaring its support for "cross, king and country", contrasting itself with the SA.]]<br />
In early September, the Social Alliance was formed, which campaigned on pagan and fascist values. In response, the NDs called the SA "a corruption of right-wing thought and of the ideals of Kylite democracy", stating that their predecessors "destroyed the first fascist party [and] we'll destroy this one too"; they also released posters accusing the SA of having "no loyalty to Elysium, no loyalty to our God, and no loyalty to our traditions". Eventually, the SA was run out of politics due to constant campaigning from the NDs and the Progressives against them.<br />
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The NDs promptly released the so-called "Nationalist agenda", which comprised Elysium leaving the Vesspuchi Zone, the repealment of treaties with small and inactive states, the passing of a ''Buy Elysiumite Act'' and continued opposition to the [[Grand Unified Micronational]] and the [[Cupertino Alliance]]. In addition, the "four freedoms" were released, which were a non-partisan head of state, the defending of free press and speech, the enforcement of the ''Transparency Act'' and stronger rights for commonwealths.<br />
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In early September, monarchist parties won the midterms; as a result, Doe announced that the republican experiment had failed, releasing two posters that showed the Progressive Party on their deathbed and the other stating that "Progressive poached can't stop the monarchist lion". The NDs also cited the monarchy having 8 heads of government – compared to the republic having one – as proof that the monarchy was more democratic. In addition, Based Baddie led a campaign in Greymont, named as Elysium's safest Progressive commonwealth, in order to flip a seat there. In the final month of the campaign, the NDs began a petition to have a second referendum on monarchism as a result of polling turning in favour of monarchism.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|October 2021 general election]], the NDs won 9 seats with 34.5% of the vote, being 5% behind the Progressives; in addition, they flipped a seat in Greymont. Following this, a referendum was held regarding monarchy, where restoration of monarchism won.<br />
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[[File:TEG midterms article cover .jpg|300px|thumb|left|A cover of the ''The Unionist'' with Based Baddie, deputy leader of the NDs, as the background; it declared the resurgement of the conservative "dynasty".]]<br />
The majority of the 14th Grand Senate was mostly dedicated to debates regarding the restoration of the monarchy, with the Whig caucus of the Progressives, the monarchist wing of the SDP and the NDs pushing for a strong monarchy, while the other Progressives and SDP pushed for a weaker monarchy. Upon the 13th Amendment being completed, the Progressives consistently pushed against it, citing grammar issues; this led to Robert Smith withdrawing his endorsement of the leaders of the Progressives and the SDP. Following this, Speaker Spooky Johnston, as well as PM Adam Johnston, created a two-week long session regarding environmental policy, which was denounced by Doe; as a result, he was made to leave the Grand Senate.<br />
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In response, the NDs announced a vote of no confidence regarding the government, with multiple Progressives joining the vote. As a result, the ''National Tribune'' published, at the time, the largest news article in Elysiumite history, denouncing the Progressives for attempting to filibuster the restoration of the monarchy; the NDs also overtook the Progressives in polling. In addition, a major cabinet rebellion occurred in the Johnston ministry, with multiple ministers declaring a boycott of cabinet functions.<br />
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The NDs also announced that they would work with the SDP for implementing term limits and a legislative reset. As a result of these, the Progressives denounced the SDP, despite the policies being rather mild; the SDP threatened to join calls for a snap election in response. Following this, the NDs won a national election for the first time, resulting in them flipping all but one commonwealth in the midterms.<br />
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[[File:Anti-Seán poster .png|250px|thumb|Left|A poster describing Seán O'Neill's "record" in terms of politics]]<br />
Following the midterms, Adam Johnston, James Christian and Spooky Johnston resigned from politics, with Spooky later renouncing his citizenship following messages being released of him calling for opposition parties to be banned. Thomas Bainbridge was promptly elected as speaker of the Grand Senate; he oversaw the conclusion of the debate on the 13th Amendment, which resulted in it passing the Grand Senate with bipartisan support. Soon after, Sean O'Neill was made leader of the Progressives; on the first day of his term as leader, the NDs published a "record" of him, which showed him to be an apologist of [[w:Joseph Stalin|Joseph Stalin]]. O'Neill promptly stepped down as leader following him learning of plans to replace him, with Bainbridge replacing him. Adam Johnston rebuked the NDs over this, resulting in his resignation; James would resign following [[Johann Kümmel]] being appointed interim Chancellor.<br />
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[[File:ND’s policy poster for the 15th GS election .png|300px|thumb|left|Poster displaying ND policies in the 15th GS election]]<br />
Following this, Doe did not release that many attacks on the Progressives, as he was friends with Bainbridge and didn't wish to see more resignations. In November, the NDs released the ''Democratic Papers'', which detailed a six-part agenda on how to restore Elysium's golden age.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/19cVD2cPp9G8DWMoZqOSb3bOK8lrKdaYcBwK2qg3E3dM/edit|title=The Democratic Papers|date=13 November 2021|access-date=5 July 2022}}</ref><br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|December 2021]] snap election, the NDs won 49.4% of the vote, becoming the first victory for a conservative party in a federal election in over a year. The day after, Elliot Doe was sworn in as Chancellor.<br />
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===Doe government===<br />
[[File:Elliot Doe's Imperial Photograph.jpg|right|thumb|Photograph of Elliot Doe.]]<br />
Elliot Doe opened his government with an Imperial Throne Speech on New Years'; this was the first time a Chancellor delivered a throne speech to an opening Grand Senate and was the longest monologue in the Grand Senate, being 15 paragraphs long. At the end of the speech, he declared that his goal was to make 2022 "the year of Elysium in micronationalism".<br />
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Doe's cabinet comprised 4 NDs, 3 Progressives, 2 independents and a Pirate; this revived a tradition from Kyle Smith's chancellorships, where he would have bipartisan cabinets. In addition, Chancellor's Questions were held for the first time in months. Doe's major pieces of legislation included the reformation of the nobility system and of Elysium's public library, the limitation of the Grand Emperor from serving in foreign nations and the implementation of term limits. Moustapha Hoteit retired from politics in the middle of Doe's term, after his resignation both Elliot Doe and Robert Smith praised him for his service. Elliot Doe appointed James Christian of the Social Democratic Party to be his Deputy Chancellor, later the two formed an official Democratic Alliance and released an eighteen page joint manifesto.<br />
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Elliot Doe was re-elected in May 2022, and appointed the same cabinet. Despite this a few days later Deputy Chancellor James Christian and Home Minister Adam Johnston stepped down from the cabinet due to disagreements with the Nationalist Democrats support of the Marriage and Civil Union Act, 2022. Following these resignations Elliot Doe appointed [[Johann Kummel]] as Deputy Chancellor and Home Minister.<br />
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==Policies==<br />
The Nationalist Democrats officially declared [[Kylite democracy]] as their primary ideology in July, 2022. Before this the ideology was already followed by most major party officials and was unofficially seen as the party ideology.<br />
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===Economic policy===<br />
The Nationalist Democrats take a more hands off approach to the economy than previous governments, focusing instead on government reform and civil service projects. Despite this the party does lay out some basic policies in their [[w:Manifesto|manifesto]] and in the Principles of Kylite Democrats, an essay about Kylite democracy by Elliot Doe.<br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have stated that they are more interested with fostering a new and more active [[w:Economy|economy]] rather than regulating what already exists in the Empire. As a result the Nationalist Democrats have repealed a number of acts which sought to regulate the economy which were passed by the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)]] including measures mandating [[w:Workplace democracy|workplace democracy]], pro-[[w:Trade union|union]] policies, and various [[w:Taxation|tax]] policies.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F_EB3cC554LHzLL3IWMpwzVFxRDtqKyniniHsJI7m-Y/edit#heading=h.nj3wi5dgnemy]</ref><br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have proposed and passed a number of policies which are meant to aid new corporations in being formed. This includes simplifying the [[w:Incorporation (business)|incorporation]] process,<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mm1C35yJRXFx4f1_84ue3lDBsa7UE5XRk62e3L89g2g/edit?usp=sharing]</ref> expanding [[w:Copyright|copyright protections]], and establishing [[w:Trademark|trademark]] and [[w:Patent|patent]] protections.<ref>[ https://docs.google.com/document/d/11RpyDDRDmkkyyHEjVDqYm2AVwKrmzMw1TUYzONjPPng/edit?usp=sharing]</ref><br />
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Unlike previous Progressive Ministries which have attempted to foster unions in Elysium, the Nationalist Democrats have not taken a strong policy toward unions. Instead the party has stated that they do not believe that legislation assisting unions is needed as the economy is still rather small, as such the Nationalist Democrats repealed the Union Act, 2021. In the Principles of Kylite democrats party leader Elliot Doe wrote that the government should take a neutral stance when dealing with despites between union and corporate interest, and that the government should mediate between the two and resolve the issue so a union becomes unneeded. Elliot Doe also wrote in that large unions which inhibit internal trade in the Empire should be contested. These writings could suggest the party may be open to rolling back constitutional protections for unions, but Elliot Doe has not confirmed or denied this.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.v57f4jo218a0]</ref><ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.yum24rt6sjl7]</ref><br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have actively supported anti-trust legislation, party leaders have stated there is a right to fair competition in the Empire which must be maintained by breaking up future [[w:Monopolies|monopolies]] if need be. Nationalist Democrats have also proposed the protections for [[w:Small business|small business]] be added to the constitution, including clauses that would prevent big corporations from being immune to regulations which apply to smaller corporations.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.ttx3p5k1b5ya]</ref><br />
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Nationalist Democrats are opposed to the creation of national [[w:Currency|currency]], stating it would prefer to wait until the nation already has a sustainably large internal market in their manifesto.<br />
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===Social policy===<br />
While most Nationalist Democrats are personally [[w:Socially conservative|socially conserverative]] the party has taken a more [[w:Social liberalism|liberal]] approach to [[w:Social policy|social policy]]. The party principles declares the party's support for keeping the Elysiumite government neutral in religious matters,<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.gg999bf29fdb]</ref> and generally the party takes a hands off approach to individuals life. Party leaders have stated they believe that churches should not be taxed.<br />
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There has been a debate in the party between those such as Elliot Doe and [[Thomas Bainbridge]] who want to maintain the party's handsoff position to social policy, and those like [[Christoph Billung]] who want a more [[w:Traditionalist|traditionalist]] approach to social policy.<br />
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[[File:ND “Democratic Papers” cover.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Cover of the ''Democratic Papers'', a manifesto released by the NDs in November 2021.]]<br />
The Nationalist Democrats call for a strong monarch that is bound by a constitution and by Parliament, in addition to playing a non-partisan role in politics; the NDs claim that, due to power sharing between the Grand Emperor, Chancellor, and Grand Senate, the monarch has their power checked as needed. Elliot Doe has argued that, as the Chancellor commands a majority in parliament and appoints the cabinet, the Grand Emperor provides a strong check on the power of the Chancellor. The NDs oppose the Progressive policy of having the cabinet appointed solely by the Chancellor, stating the non-partisan nature of the monarch extends to the cabinet.<br />
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The NDs also believe that parliamentary authority is to be centralized in the Grand Senate. Therefore, in the ''Democratic Papers'', they call for the end of legislative devolution and, by extension, the dissolution of Commonwealth and local legislatures. Instead, the NDs propose that First Ministers are to be elected directly by the citizens of their respective Commonwealth, who are to appoint a cabinet on behalf of the Grand Emperor and their Commonwealth noble. The NDs believe that the Grand Senate delegation of a Commonwealth is to work with their Commonwealth's cabinet in order to pass legislation that affects said Commonwealth in the Grand Senate; it has also called to rewrite the constitution of each Commonwealth.<br />
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The NDs wish to increase transparency and activity in the imperial government through a system of acts, Chancellor-directed actions, and amendments. The party has proposed placing a limit of three consecutive terms as Chancellor. In addition, they have blasted the prior Progressive government for not collecting ministerial agendas, with the NDs having more success in doing so. In addition, the NDs call for a return to monthly ministerial progress reports and a more general report regarding the state of the Empire. Elliot Doe has stated that he believes the Imperial High Court has the power to suspend unelected officials for not abiding by these rules. They've also proposed placing penalties on Grand Senators who are inactive by barring them from running in the next general election or by subjecting their seat to a by-election.<br />
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The NDs are some of the strongest defenders of the Council of Imperial Delegates; despite Progressive and SDP calls for the body to be dissolved, the NDs have supported it, stating that the Council is needed to elect a Grand Emperor. The NDs also support legislation being able to originate within the Council.<br />
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The NDs and SDP have announced a pact in order to pass legislation regarding a legislative reset, stating that, "when considering the current state of our laws, one must come to the conclusion that the legal system of this great nation is weeded and twisted. Laws stretch over four different forms of legal formats, ranging from one-page bills with little to no information and many loopholes to large, byzantine legislation we no longer require. A full reset on legislation, with the exception of the most recent laws, ought to be pursued, so we can start fully anew."<br />
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The NDs have stated they wish to focus less on economics and more on the professionalization and activity of the nation. Despite this, they have proposed expanding the nation's agricultural industry into the Commomwealth of Hilton. They also wish to encourage greater growth for newspaper and media companies.<br />
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===Foreign policy===<br />
The ND’s have stated their primary foreign policy is to expand Elysiumite influence, professionalize existing relations, while avoiding useless treaties. As such the party promotes the renegotiation of the various treaties the nation has currently signed, and creating new ones with nations in the southern United States. The party goes on further to state they wish to create an intermicronational alliance between various nations of the southeast. Lastly the party wants to expand the name of Elysium without establishing foreign relations and advertise Elysium to attract new citizens. The party also wishes to encourage other nations to join the Empire without manipulating them into the Empire like was attempted in previous administrations.<br />
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=Party factions=<br />
===Kylite democrats===<br />
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[[File:Kylite Democratic logo .png|200px|thumb|right|A common symbol of Kylite democrats.]]<br />
This [[w:social conservatism|socially conservative]] right-wing grouping is currently associated with the mainstream of the party, and is the oldest tradition within the Nationalist Democratic Party and its predecessors, it’s closely associated with [[w: One-nation conservatism|one-nation toryism]]. The name stems from the founder of modern Elysiumite conservatism Chancellor Kyle Smith. To this end, it emphasises the country's [[w:Monarchy|royalist]] heritage, oppose any transfer of power away from the Empire—either downwards to the Commonwealths or upwards to foreign states—and seek to place greater emphasis on traditional Elysiumite culture. The ideology rose from the centrist and undefined Democracy Now Party to support for the creation of a conservative democracy within the context of the Empire.<br />
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Most Kylite democrats oppose the abolition of the Council of Imperial Delegates. Other members have called for the adoption of [[w:Presbyterianism|Presbyterianism]] as the national religion. Prominent Grand Senators from this wing of the party include Elliot Doe, Kyle Smith, and John Stark.<br />
===Tilites===<br />
[[File:Christoph Billung (2021).jpg|150px|thumb|left|A photograph of Christoph Billung, a notable Tilite.]]<br />
Tilites, better known as [[w:Absolute monarchism|absolutist]], came out of the traditional of the Vox Party rather than the Democratic Traditionalist and have rarely held high levels of influence in the party. The Tilites call for the restoration of an absolute monarchy and stronger Commonwealth rights primarily. Associated with traditional [[w:High Toryism|High Toryism]] the ideology is considered the furthest right within the party. The Tilites name originates from an early Elysiumite politician known as Tiler Adams who opposed the expansion of democracy within the Empire. The factions support base primarily comes from [[w:Baptist|Baptist]].<br />
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Tilites have called for a defense of marriage and getting rid of gender neutral language in legislation. The most notable Tilite is [[Christoph Billung]].<br />
===Bourbonites===<br />
[[File:Moustapha’s official photo.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Official photo of Based Baddie, a notable bourbonite.]]<br />
The final major faction of ND’s is the Bourbonites. The Bourbonites believe in [[w:Liberal conservatism|liberal conservatism]], [[w:Classical liberalism|classical liberalism]], and [[w:Progressivism|social progressivism]]. The Bourbonites grew out of the [[w:Libertarian|libertarian]] tradition of Chancellor [[Tau|Tau Barclay]] who was the leader of the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive-Libertarians]] and later left his party to help the DT’s form the Reform Party. Despite initial success the faction died out following Tau’s departure from politics. In late 2021 following Based Baddie, a student of Tau, joining the party and becoming deputy leader the party saw a revival of Bourbonite politics.<br />
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Bourbonites oppose the expansion of unnecessary government departments and call for the streamlining of government. The faction also calls for increased transparency in government adopting reforms like Chancellor’s questions and ministerial reports. Lastly Bourbonites have called for more merit and less partisan based appointments. This principle was able to effect the policy of the party when in their most recent manifesto the party called for a reset of legislation and for increased government transparency. The party also has set higher standards on ministers and appointed the most non-partisan cabinet of any Ministry in over a year. The most notable Bourbonite is Based Baddie.<br />
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==Electoral history==<br />
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|-<br />
|+ [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate of Elysium]]<br />
|-<br />
! rowspan=2|Election<br />
! rowspan=2|Leader<br />
! colspan=2|Votes<br />
! colspan=3|Seats<br />
! rowspan=2|Position<br />
! rowspan=2|Government<br />
|-<br />
! No.<br />
! Share<br />
! No.<br />
! ±<br />
! Share<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite senatorial election, January 2021|2021 I]]<br />
|rowspan="6"|[[Elliot Doe]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|10<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|20%<br />
|{{Composition bar|6|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 6<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24%<br />
|{{increase}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, April 2021|2021 II]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|23%<br />
|{{Composition bar|8|34|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, July 2021|2021 III]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|31%<br />
|{{Composition bar|10|33|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|30%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|2021 IV]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|30<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|34.5%<br />
|{{Composition bar|9|26|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{decrease}} 1<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|35%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|2021 V]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|42<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|49.4%<br />
|{{Composition bar|13|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 4<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|52%<br />
|{{increase}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|2022 I<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|39<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|51.3%<br />
|{{Composition bar|14|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 1<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|56%<br />
|{{steady}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]}}<br />
|}<br />
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==References==<br />
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<div>{{Infobox Party<br />
| name = Nationalist Democrats<br />
| logo = [[File:NATDEMLOGO.png|275px|center]]<br />
| colorcode = #FCCC9F<br />
| leader1_title = Senate Leader<br />
| leader2_title = Imperial Chamber Leader <br />
| leader1_name = [[Elliot Doe|Sir Elliot Doe]]<br />
| leader2_name = Sir Kyle Smith<br />
|anthem = [[w:Land of Hope and Glory|Land of Hope and Glory]]<br />
|foundation = 23 November 2020<br />
|predecessor = [[Union Democrats|Democratic Traditionalist]]<br />
|newspaper = ''National Tribune''<br />
|membership = 38<br />
|membership_year = 2021<br />
|ideology = {{unbulleted list|<br />
|'''[[#Political positions|Majority]]:'''<br />
|{{•}} [[Kylite democracy]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Anti-Communism|Anti-communism]]<br />
|'''[[#Political positions|Factions]]:'''<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Absolute monarchism|Absolute monarchism]]<br />
|{{•}} [[w:Classical liberalism|Classical liberalism]]<br />
}}<br />
|position = [[w:Centre-right|Centre-right]]<br />
|colours = {{colorbox|#FCCC9F}} [[w:Orange|Orange]] <br> {{colorbox|#142474}} [[w:Blue|Imperial blue]] <br> {{colorbox|#A8143C}} [[w:Red|Elysiumite red]]<br />
|seats1_title = [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]]<br />
|seats1 = {{ParlSeats|12|20|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|seats2_title = Imperial Council of Delegates<br />
|seats2 = {{ParlSeats|26|61|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|seats3_title = Commonwealth First Ministers<br />
|seats3 = {{ParlSeats|4|5|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|footnotes = <br />
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The '''Nationalist Democratic Party''', officially the '''Elysiumite Nationalist Democratic Party''' and known colloquially as the '''NatDems''', '''NDs''', or simply the '''Democrats''', is one of the two major [[w:Political party|political parties]], and current governing party, in the [[Empire of Elysium]]. The party is generally considered to be [[w:Syncretic politics|syncretic]] (being socially [[w:Centre-right politics|centre-right]] and fiscally [[w:Centrism|centrist]]). The party subscribes to [[Kylite democracy]], an ideological [[w:Conservatism|conservative]] idea which is found in Elysium. Despite this, the party has many factions, such as the [[w:Liberal conservatism|bourbonites]], [[w:Progressive-conservatism|progressive conservative]], and the [[w:Absolute monarchy|Tilites]]. The party currently has 13 Members of the [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]] and 5 appointed members of the Council of Imperial Delegates, with the governors of Hilton, Ticronvidia and Greymont, as well as the first ministers of Daeltheria and Kaiserhof-Nordhaus, being members of the party.<br />
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The Nationalist Democratic Party was founded in late 2020 by splitting off of the [[Union Democrats]] (formally the [[Democratic Traditionalist]]) due to the party leaving behind Kylite democracy and making an alliance with the New Libertarian Party. Under Elliot Doe, the two other Grand Senators walked out of the party and founded the Nationalist Democrats. Elliot Doe campaigned against the new Union Democrats saying they had left behind conservatism and [[w:Monarchy|royalism]]. The ND’s released a manifesto calling for the restoration of the Elysiumite monarchy, cracking down on citizen sharing, centralization of the nation, and withdrawing Elysium from foreign treaties. In 2021 the Union Democrats, now smaller than the ND’s merged into the party. Throughout all of this the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]] remained the largest party and the primary rival to both parties. Following the creation of the [[Social Democratic Party of Elysium]] the SDP and ND’s became federal rivals although many of their Commonwealth branches have worked together in coalitions.<br />
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The Nationalist Democrats came into government for the first time in [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|2021 V general election]], winning an outright majority and ending over a year of rule by [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]]. There has not been an election since their victory in December 2021 but in all nation wide polling the Nationalist Democrats have maintained a strong lead over their competitors. Upon winning the [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]] [[Robert Smith|HIM Robert Smith]] asked ND leader [[Elliot Doe]] to form a government. On 1 January 2022, Elliot Doe became Chancellor of Elysium.<br />
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The party's support base primarily comes from royalist, local [[Elyria]]ns–particularly [[w:Baptists|Baptist]] and [[w:Presbyterianism|Presbyterians]]–and anti-establishmentarians. The party's ability to shift political opinion–with them going from 12% of the vote upon entering politics to 72% currently–has led to the ND’s being considered some of Elysium’s most successful campaigners.<br />
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The party has a branch in each Commonwealth, although party policy remains rather centralized. The party is not affiliated with any international political associations, although there is reports they are considering founding a Micronational Royalist Association.<br />
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==History==<br />
===Origins===<br />
[[File:Democratic Traditionalist HQ logo.png|250px|left|thumb|The logo of the DTs, a predecessor to the Nationalist Democrats.]]<br />
The party was created in November 2020 by [[Elliot Doe]]. Many Elysiumites consider it a direct successor to the [[Democratic Traditionalist]] of Kyle Smith instead than the Union Democrats, due to the ND’s embracing Kyle Smith’s principles of government of a [[w:Constitutional monarchy|constitutional monarchism]] and an outward facing Empire, compared to the Union Democratic rejection of said ideals.<br />
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The Democratic Traditionalist were one of the major parties of Elysium from 2018 to 2020 and ushered in the end of absolutism in Elysium. The party is most famous for its leader Kyle Smith, the first true Chancellor of Elysium and often times called the architect of the Elysiumite Empire. Kyle Smith, with [[Robert Smith|HIM Robert II]], created the first constitution of Elysium, saw the creation of an elected legislature, and globalized Elysium; his chancellorship also saw the addition of numerous nations into the Empire.<br />
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[[File:NEP poster.jpg|300px|thumb|right|An NEP poster, denouncing the Democratic Socialist Party for wanting to weaken the monarchy (presumably through socialist ideals).]]<br />
The Democratic Traditionalist later merged with the bourbonite faction of the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progresssive-Libertarian Party]], which was led by [[Tau Barclay]], creating the Reform Party. Following his departure from Elysium following the [[Vox Populi (organisation)|Vox Populi scandal]], the party became a party of conservatism, with Kylite democrats having dominance within the party. In order to unite the country following the Vox Populi scandal, the Reform Party reached out to the Progressive Party and with them created the [[New Elysium Party|National Alliance]]; the two would later merge as the [[New Elysium Party]]. Despite winning 95% of the vote in the [[Elysiumite March 2020 senatorial election|March 2020 general election]], Kyle Smith would step down in spring 2020, citing his inactivity.<br />
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As a result of Kyle's departure, [[Adam Johnston]] became the most-popular politician in Elysium; during the [[Elysiumite May 2020 senatorial election|May 2020 general election]], the NEP gained 79% of the vote. Eventually, however, the NEP broke up following Robert Smith's departure from the party and his call for the party to be dissolved. The conservative wing of the NEP was split between Kylite democrats – who opposed republicanism & anti-monarchism within Elysium and formed the [[Union Democrats|Imperial Democratic Traditionalist]] – and the aforementioned bourbonites under the leadership of Javaske – a student of Tau Barclay – who formed the Evolutionary Party.<br />
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During this time period, the DTs took numerous losses, including the institution of republicanism in July 2020 and the DTs being tied in second with the Evolutionary Party during the [[Elysiumite July 2020 senatorial election|general election in the same month]], with 10.3% of the vote; the July 2020 general election was the only election where the DTs did not finish in first or second.<br />
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[[File:Union Democratic Party logo.png|250px|thumb|left|Logo of the Union Democrats, from which the Nationalist Democrats split off.]]<br />
The [[Elysiumite October 2020 senatorial election|October 2020 general election]] was the last election the DTs participated in. Despite winning 5 seats with 19% of the vote, the party still trailed behind the Progressives, who had gained 56% of the vote; in addition, the party, embarrassingly, lost several polls prior to the election to the [[Rhinoceros Party (Elysium)|Rhinoceros Party]]. Following the election, [[May Junkin]] founded the New Libertarian Party alongside [[Corvin I & II|Corvin]]; it would merge into the DTs, forming the [[Union Democrats]]. The merger resulted in a split within the party; as a result, Elliot Doe, alongside outspoken traditionalist JP, formed the Christian Conservative Party; it was later renamed the National Conservative Party.<br />
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===I Doe opposition===<br />
Following the creation of the National Conservative Party, a majority of the Union Democratic caucus in the Grand Senate defected parties; eventually, the UDs merged with the National Conservatives following Junkin's departure from Elysium. This merger resulted in Elliot Doe becoming the leader of the opposition within the Grand Senate.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, January 2021|January 2021 general election]], the National Conservatives won 6 seats and 24% of the vote; Elliot Doe resigned as a result of the election, citing that the election was an "embarrasing defeat" for his party.<br />
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===Smith opposition===<br />
[[File:DoeSmithLogo.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The only poster made during the leadership of Kyle Smith.]]<br />
Following Doe's resignation, Kyle Smith was made leader of the National Democrats; however, due to its reorganization, the party was unable to contest the Speaker elections. Following Spooky Johnston's refusal to hear new Speaker nominations, the party threatened to boycott the Grand Senate; however, this was talked down by Robert Smith and Doe. Following this and calls from [[Thomas Bainbridge]], Robert Smith issued an executive order that outlined how to elect the Speaker.<br />
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A few days later, Kyle Smith stepped down as leader, citing unforeseen personal reasons.<br />
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===II Doe opposition===<br />
Following the resignation of Kyle Smith, an emergency leadership election occurred; Elliot Doe and Charles Slocum both ran for the position, with Elliot eventually winning.<br />
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Despite being an opposition party, the NDs were able to pass multiple major pieces of legislation during the 12th Grand Senate; this included an amendment that would trigger a by-election upon a Grand Senator defecting parties, as well as the banning of satirical parties and the creation of a system where petitions could result in national referendums. As a result of the banning of satirical party, the Rhinoceros Party was dissolved, with the [[Pirate Party of Elysium|Pirate Party]] being created by the Rhinoceros Party's leaders, Based Baddie and [[Johann Kümmel]]. Following the creation of the [[Christian Democratic Party (Elysium)|CDP]] and the removal of the Liberal Party from government, there were talks of a NatCon-Christian Democrat-Liberal-Pirate government, with the Pirate Party ruling out the possibility of said government.<br />
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[[File:NC’s anti-liberal poster .jpg|250px|thumb|left|Anti-Liberal poster released by the NCs]]<br />
The NC campaign leading up to the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, April 2021|April 2021 general election]] slammed the Progressives for attempting to suppress third parties and for not being able to work with other Grand Senators; Elliot Doe also attacked Adam Johnston for getting in useless fights without releasing a manifesto. In addition, he appointed Frederick Garrison – one of the first Grand Senators – as his deputy leader.<br />
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[[File:First ND poster.png|300px|thumb|right|First poster following the party's rebranding in April 2021.]]<br />
During the April 2021 general election, the NCs came second, winning 8 seats with 23% of the vote; this resulted in Doe gaining support in the party once more. Following the elections, he called for a party convention in order to determine how to reform the party. The Nationalist Democrats was formed out of the convention; it supported Kylite democracy and called for the restoration of a strong monarchy, the creation of a ceremonial state church and the institution of requirements that insured that politicians would put Elysium first. Following this, the NDs released a manifesto – named ''Pax Elysia'' – that resulted in the NDs gaining major support from its traditional local support base, as well as among disaffected conservatives. Between the dissolution of the CDP and the formation of the SD&MP, the party gained a large amount of votes.<br />
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Following the increase in support, the NDs petitioned for the restoration of the monarchy, which was opposed by the Liberal, Pirate and Progressive Parties. The petition resulted in a referendum where the pro-republic side won, with 52% of the vote. As a result of the close referendum, the NDs used the ''National Tribune'' – established in April 2021 – to call for the removal of [[Sean O'Neill]] from office and for a new referendum. In addition, the NDs sued the Grand Senate – stating that the amendment instituting a republic was illegal, but was narrowly upheld – and also launched an investigation into Progressive violations of the ''Transparency Act'', finding over 50 violations that had occurred in the past months. Due to this, the NDs motioned that a vote of no confidence in the government be held; despite being defeated, Progressive support continued to fall.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, July 2021|July 2021 general election]], the NDs won 10 seats with 31% of the vote, becoming the first conservative party in a year to win over 30% of the vote. The campaign leading up to the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|October 2021 general election]] saw the NDs releasing more campaign material than any other party, positioning themselves as the strongest supporters to monarchism and as the greatest opposition to anarchism, as well as an "agent of reform" against the incumbent Progressive government. In early August, the NDs undertook an election in order to choose a leader and deputy leader; Doe was oncemore re-elected as leader – defeating Caden "Freedom" Mes – while Based Baddie was elected deputy leader, defeating Charles Slocum and Frederick Garrison.<br />
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[[File:“Stop This Anarchism” Nationalist Democratic Poster.png|250px|thumb|left|An ND poster denouncing the "anarchism vote".]]<br />
Following the establishment of the LSE – originally the NRLE – in early August and its leader, May Junkin, making a statement saying, "fuck the establishment", the NDs said that the NRLE "will never form a competent government"; in response, the NRLE positioned itself as a party "dedicated to your voice than some arbitrary rule against profanity". The NDs promptly released private messages that revealed that the NRLE wanted to form an alliance with the NDs, with Junkin saying she would support the NDs if Jayden Atlee – chairman for the Progressives – was made a candidate for PM. This resulted in the waning of the NRLE by mid-August.<br />
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Following this, the NDs accused the Progressives and NRLE of supporting [[w:Laicism|laicism]] due to more progressive members of the Grand Senate supporting a proposal that would result in churches potentially being mandated to go against their faith. The NDs would also campaign on their success as the opposition, including their implementation of the referendum and recall systems, as well as a reawakened national debate on monarchism. Following this, Doe released a speech that accused the Progressives of killing democracy, citing inactivity, discontent with the incumbent government, the partisanship of the head of state, the notion that the Progressives cultivated a one-party state and reductions in private freedoms; criticism was made by the Progressives, Social Democrats, the LSE and the Pirates as a result of the speech. A few days after, the NDs released their iconic "Stop This Anarchism" poster, which showed the Elysiumite tricolor being painted over by the word "anarchism".<br />
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[[File:ND party declaring their support for “Cross King Country”.png|250px|thumb|right|An ND poster declaring its support for "cross, king and country", contrasting itself with the SA.]]<br />
In early September, the Social Alliance was formed, which campaigned on pagan and fascist values. In response, the NDs called the SA "a corruption of right-wing thought and of the ideals of Kylite democracy", stating that their predecessors "destroyed the first fascist party [and] we'll destroy this one too"; they also released posters accusing the SA of having "no loyalty to Elysium, no loyalty to our God, and no loyalty to our traditions". Eventually, the SA was run out of politics due to constant campaigning from the NDs and the Progressives against them.<br />
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The NDs promptly released the so-called "Nationalist agenda", which comprised Elysium leaving the Vesspuchi Zone, the repealment of treaties with small and inactive states, the passing of a ''Buy Elysiumite Act'' and continued opposition to the [[Grand Unified Micronational]] and the [[Cupertino Alliance]]. In addition, the "four freedoms" were released, which were a non-partisan head of state, the defending of free press and speech, the enforcement of the ''Transparency Act'' and stronger rights for commonwealths.<br />
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In early September, monarchist parties won the midterms; as a result, Doe announced that the republican experiment had failed, releasing two posters that showed the Progressive Party on their deathbed and the other stating that "Progressive poached can't stop the monarchist lion". The NDs also cited the monarchy having 8 heads of government – compared to the republic having one – as proof that the monarchy was more democratic. In addition, Based Baddie led a campaign in Greymont, named as Elysium's safest Progressive commonwealth, in order to flip a seat there. In the final month of the campaign, the NDs began a petition to have a second referendum on monarchism as a result of polling turning in favour of monarchism.<br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|October 2021 general election]], the NDs won 9 seats with 34.5% of the vote, being 5% behind the Progressives; in addition, they flipped a seat in Greymont. Following this, a referendum was held regarding monarchy, where restoration of monarchism won.<br />
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[[File:TEG midterms article cover .jpg|300px|thumb|left|A cover of the ''The Unionist'' with Based Baddie, deputy leader of the NDs, as the background; it declared the resurgement of the conservative "dynasty".]]<br />
The majority of the 14th Grand Senate was mostly dedicated to debates regarding the restoration of the monarchy, with the Whig caucus of the Progressives, the monarchist wing of the SDP and the NDs pushing for a strong monarchy, while the other Progressives and SDP pushed for a weaker monarchy. Upon the 13th Amendment being completed, the Progressives consistently pushed against it, citing grammar issues; this led to Robert Smith withdrawing his endorsement of the leaders of the Progressives and the SDP. Following this, Speaker Spooky Johnston, as well as PM Adam Johnston, created a two-week long session regarding environmental policy, which was denounced by Doe; as a result, he was made to leave the Grand Senate.<br />
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In response, the NDs announced a vote of no confidence regarding the government, with multiple Progressives joining the vote. As a result, the ''National Tribune'' published, at the time, the largest news article in Elysiumite history, denouncing the Progressives for attempting to filibuster the restoration of the monarchy; the NDs also overtook the Progressives in polling. In addition, a major cabinet rebellion occurred in the Johnston ministry, with multiple ministers declaring a boycott of cabinet functions.<br />
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The NDs also announced that they would work with the SDP for implementing term limits and a legislative reset. As a result of these, the Progressives denounced the SDP, despite the policies being rather mild; the SDP threatened to join calls for a snap election in response. Following this, the NDs won a national election for the first time, resulting in them flipping all but one commonwealth in the midterms.<br />
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[[File:Anti-Seán poster .png|250px|thumb|Left|A poster describing Seán O'Neill's "record" in terms of politics]]<br />
Following the midterms, Adam Johnston, James Christian and Spooky Johnston resigned from politics, with Spooky later renouncing his citizenship following messages being released of him calling for opposition parties to be banned. Thomas Bainbridge was promptly elected as speaker of the Grand Senate; he oversaw the conclusion of the debate on the 13th Amendment, which resulted in it passing the Grand Senate with bipartisan support. Soon after, Sean O'Neill was made leader of the Progressives; on the first day of his term as leader, the NDs published a "record" of him, which showed him to be an apologist of [[w:Joseph Stalin|Joseph Stalin]]. O'Neill promptly stepped down as leader following him learning of plans to replace him, with Bainbridge replacing him. Adam Johnston rebuked the NDs over this, resulting in his resignation; James would resign following [[Johann Kümmel]] being appointed interim Chancellor.<br />
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[[File:ND’s policy poster for the 15th GS election .png|300px|thumb|left|Poster displaying ND policies in the 15th GS election]]<br />
Following this, Doe did not release that many attacks on the Progressives, as he was friends with Bainbridge and didn't wish to see more resignations. In November, the NDs released the ''Democratic Papers'', which detailed a six-part agenda on how to restore Elysium's golden age.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/19cVD2cPp9G8DWMoZqOSb3bOK8lrKdaYcBwK2qg3E3dM/edit|title=The Democratic Papers|date=13 November 2021|access-date=5 July 2022}}</ref><br />
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In the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|December 2021]] snap election, the NDs won 49.4% of the vote, becoming the first victory for a conservative party in a federal election in over a year. The day after, Elliot Doe was sworn in as Chancellor.<br />
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===Doe government===<br />
[[File:Elliot Doe's Imperial Photograph.jpg|right|thumb|Photograph of Elliot Doe.]]<br />
Elliot Doe opened his government with an Imperial Throne Speech on New Years'; this was the first time a Chancellor delivered a throne speech to an opening Grand Senate and was the longest monologue in the Grand Senate, being 15 paragraphs long. At the end of the speech, he declared that his goal was to make 2022 "the year of Elysium in micronationalism".<br />
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Doe's cabinet comprised 4 NDs, 3 Progressives, 2 independents and a Pirate; this revived a tradition from Kyle Smith's chancellorships, where he would have bipartisan cabinets. In addition, Chancellor's Questions were held for the first time in months. Doe's major pieces of legislation included the reformation of the nobility system and of Elysium's public library, the limitation of the Grand Emperor from serving in foreign nations and the implementation of term limits. Moustapha Hoteit retired from politics in the middle of Doe's term, after his resignation both Elliot Doe and Robert Smith praised him for his service. Elliot Doe appointed James Christian of the Social Democratic Party to be his Deputy Chancellor, later the two formed an official Democratic Alliance and released an eighteen page joint manifesto.<br />
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Elliot Doe was re-elected in May 2022, and appointed the same cabinet. Despite this a few days later Deputy Chancellor James Christian and Home Minister Adam Johnston stepped down from the cabinet due to disagreements with the Nationalist Democrats support of the Marriage and Civil Union Act, 2022. Following these resignations Elliot Doe appointed [[Johann Kummel]] as Deputy Chancellor and Home Minister.<br />
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==Policies==<br />
The Nationalist Democrats officially declared [[Kylite democracy]] as their primary ideology in July, 2022. Before this the ideology was already followed by most major party officials and was unofficially seen as the party ideology.<br />
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===Economic policy===<br />
The Nationalist Democrats take a more hands off approach to the economy than previous governments, focusing instead on government reform and civil service projects. Despite this the party does lay out some basic policies in their [[w:Manifesto|manifesto]] and in the Principles of Kylite Democrats, an essay about Kylite democracy by Elliot Doe.<br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have stated that they are more interested with fostering a new and more active [[w:Economy|economy]] rather than regulating what already exists in the Empire. As a result the Nationalist Democrats have repealed a number of acts which sought to regulate the economy which were passed by the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)]] including measures mandating [[w:Workplace democracy|workplace democracy]], pro-[[w:Trade union|union]] policies, and various [[w:Taxation|tax]] policies.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F_EB3cC554LHzLL3IWMpwzVFxRDtqKyniniHsJI7m-Y/edit#heading=h.nj3wi5dgnemy]</ref><br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have proposed and passed a number of policies which are meant to aid new corporations in being formed. This includes simplifying the [[w:Incorporation (business)|incorporation]] process,<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mm1C35yJRXFx4f1_84ue3lDBsa7UE5XRk62e3L89g2g/edit?usp=sharing]</ref> expanding [[w:Copyright|copyright protections]], and establishing [[w:Trademark|trademark]] and [[w:Patent|patent]] protections.<ref>[ https://docs.google.com/document/d/11RpyDDRDmkkyyHEjVDqYm2AVwKrmzMw1TUYzONjPPng/edit?usp=sharing]</ref><br />
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Unlike previous Progressive Ministries which have attempted to foster unions in Elysium, the Nationalist Democrats have not taken a strong policy toward unions. Instead the party has stated that they do not believe that legislation assisting unions is needed as the economy is still rather small, as such the Nationalist Democrats repealed the Union Act, 2021. In the Principles of Kylite democrats party leader Elliot Doe wrote that the government should take a neutral stance when dealing with despites between union and corporate interest, and that the government should mediate between the two and resolve the issue so a union becomes unneeded. Elliot Doe also wrote in that large unions which inhibit internal trade in the Empire should be contested. These writings could suggest the party may be open to rolling back constitutional protections for unions, but Elliot Doe has not confirmed or denied this.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.v57f4jo218a0]</ref><ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.yum24rt6sjl7]</ref><br />
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The Nationalist Democrats have actively supported anti-trust legislation, party leaders have stated there is a right to fair competition in the Empire which must be maintained by breaking up future [[w:Monopolies|monopolies]] if need be. Nationalist Democrats have also proposed the protections for [[w:Small business|small business]] be added to the constitution, including clauses that would prevent big corporations from being immune to regulations which apply to smaller corporations.<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.ttx3p5k1b5ya]</ref><br />
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Nationalist Democrats are opposed to the creation of national [[w:Currency|currency]], stating it would prefer to wait until the nation already has a sustainably large internal market in their manifesto.<br />
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===Social policy===<br />
While most Nationalist Democrats are personally [[w:Socially conservative|socially conserverative]] the party has taken a more [[w:Social liberalism|liberal]] approach to [[w:Social policy|social policy]]. The party principles declares the party's support for keeping the Elysiumite government neutral in religious matters,<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PHfTsZUjtk6-y9XOXF5i86pROlJEDQTJfNeh8c8GRwc/edit#heading=h.gg999bf29fdb]</ref> and generally the party takes a hands off approach to individuals life. Party leaders have stated they believe that churches should not be taxed.<br />
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There has been a debate in the party between those such as Elliot Doe and [[Thomas Bainbridge]] who want to maintain the party's handsoff position to social policy, and those like [[Christoph Billung]] who want a more [[w:Traditionalist|traditionalist]] approach to social policy.<br />
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[[File:ND “Democratic Papers” cover.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Cover of the ''Democratic Papers'', a manifesto released by the NDs in November 2021.]]<br />
The Nationalist Democrats call for a strong monarch that is bound by a constitution and by Parliament, in addition to playing a non-partisan role in politics; the NDs claim that, due to power sharing between the Grand Emperor, Chancellor, and Grand Senate, the monarch has their power checked as needed. Elliot Doe has argued that, as the Chancellor commands a majority in parliament and appoints the cabinet, the Grand Emperor provides a strong check on the power of the Chancellor. The NDs oppose the Progressive policy of having the cabinet appointed solely by the Chancellor, stating the non-partisan nature of the monarch extends to the cabinet.<br />
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The NDs also believe that parliamentary authority is to be centralized in the Grand Senate. Therefore, in the ''Democratic Papers'', they call for the end of legislative devolution and, by extension, the dissolution of Commonwealth and local legislatures. Instead, the NDs propose that First Ministers are to be elected directly by the citizens of their respective Commonwealth, who are to appoint a cabinet on behalf of the Grand Emperor and their Commonwealth noble. The NDs believe that the Grand Senate delegation of a Commonwealth is to work with their Commonwealth's cabinet in order to pass legislation that affects said Commonwealth in the Grand Senate; it has also called to rewrite the constitution of each Commonwealth.<br />
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The NDs wish to increase transparency and activity in the imperial government through a system of acts, Chancellor-directed actions, and amendments. The party has proposed placing a limit of three consecutive terms as Chancellor. In addition, they have blasted the prior Progressive government for not collecting ministerial agendas, with the NDs having more success in doing so. In addition, the NDs call for a return to monthly ministerial progress reports and a more general report regarding the state of the Empire. Elliot Doe has stated that he believes the Imperial High Court has the power to suspend unelected officials for not abiding by these rules. They've also proposed placing penalties on Grand Senators who are inactive by barring them from running in the next general election or by subjecting their seat to a by-election.<br />
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The NDs are some of the strongest defenders of the Council of Imperial Delegates; despite Progressive and SDP calls for the body to be dissolved, the NDs have supported it, stating that the Council is needed to elect a Grand Emperor. The NDs also support legislation being able to originate within the Council.<br />
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The NDs and SDP have announced a pact in order to pass legislation regarding a legislative reset, stating that, "when considering the current state of our laws, one must come to the conclusion that the legal system of this great nation is weeded and twisted. Laws stretch over four different forms of legal formats, ranging from one-page bills with little to no information and many loopholes to large, byzantine legislation we no longer require. A full reset on legislation, with the exception of the most recent laws, ought to be pursued, so we can start fully anew."<br />
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The NDs have stated they wish to focus less on economics and more on the professionalization and activity of the nation. Despite this, they have proposed expanding the nation's agricultural industry into the Commomwealth of Hilton. They also wish to encourage greater growth for newspaper and media companies.<br />
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===Foreign policy===<br />
The ND’s have stated their primary foreign policy is to expand Elysiumite influence, professionalize existing relations, while avoiding useless treaties. As such the party promotes the renegotiation of the various treaties the nation has currently signed, and creating new ones with nations in the southern United States. The party goes on further to state they wish to create an intermicronational alliance between various nations of the southeast. Lastly the party wants to expand the name of Elysium without establishing foreign relations and advertise Elysium to attract new citizens. The party also wishes to encourage other nations to join the Empire without manipulating them into the Empire like was attempted in previous administrations.<br />
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=Party factions=<br />
===Kylite democrats===<br />
{{Main|Kylite democracy}}<br />
[[File:Kylite Democratic logo .png|200px|thumb|right|A common symbol of Kylite democrats.]]<br />
This [[w:social conservatism|socially conservative]] right-wing grouping is currently associated with the mainstream of the party, and is the oldest tradition within the Nationalist Democratic Party and its predecessors, it’s closely associated with [[w: One-nation conservatism|one-nation toryism]]. The name stems from the founder of modern Elysiumite conservatism Chancellor Kyle Smith. To this end, it emphasises the country's [[w:Monarchy|royalist]] heritage, oppose any transfer of power away from the Empire—either downwards to the Commonwealths or upwards to foreign states—and seek to place greater emphasis on traditional Elysiumite culture. The ideology rose from the centrist and undefined Democracy Now Party to support for the creation of a conservative democracy within the context of the Empire.<br />
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Most Kylite democrats oppose the abolition of the Council of Imperial Delegates. Other members have called for the adoption of [[w:Presbyterianism|Presbyterianism]] as the national religion. Prominent Grand Senators from this wing of the party include Elliot Doe, Kyle Smith, and John Stark.<br />
===Tilites===<br />
[[File:Christoph Billung (2021).jpg|150px|thumb|left|A photograph of Christoph Billung, a notable Tilite.]]<br />
Tilites, better known as [[w:Absolute monarchism|absolutist]], came out of the traditional of the Vox Party rather than the Democratic Traditionalist and have rarely held high levels of influence in the party. The Tilites call for the restoration of an absolute monarchy and stronger Commonwealth rights primarily. Associated with traditional [[w:High Toryism|High Toryism]] the ideology is considered the furthest right within the party. The Tilites name originates from an early Elysiumite politician known as Tiler Adams who opposed the expansion of democracy within the Empire. The factions support base primarily comes from [[w:Baptist|Baptist]].<br />
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Tilites have called for a defense of marriage and getting rid of gender neutral language in legislation. The most notable Tilite is [[Christoph Billung]].<br />
===Bourbonites===<br />
[[File:Moustapha’s official photo.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Official photo of Based Baddie, a notable bourbonite.]]<br />
The final major faction of ND’s is the Bourbonites. The Bourbonites believe in [[w:Liberal conservatism|liberal conservatism]], [[w:Classical liberalism|classical liberalism]], and [[w:Progressivism|social progressivism]]. The Bourbonites grew out of the [[w:Libertarian|libertarian]] tradition of Chancellor [[Tau|Tau Barclay]] who was the leader of the [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive-Libertarians]] and later left his party to help the DT’s form the Reform Party. Despite initial success the faction died out following Tau’s departure from politics. In late 2021 following Based Baddie, a student of Tau, joining the party and becoming deputy leader the party saw a revival of Bourbonite politics.<br />
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Bourbonites oppose the expansion of unnecessary government departments and call for the streamlining of government. The faction also calls for increased transparency in government adopting reforms like Chancellor’s questions and ministerial reports. Lastly Bourbonites have called for more merit and less partisan based appointments. This principle was able to effect the policy of the party when in their most recent manifesto the party called for a reset of legislation and for increased government transparency. The party also has set higher standards on ministers and appointed the most non-partisan cabinet of any Ministry in over a year. The most notable Bourbonite is Based Baddie.<br />
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==Electoral history==<br />
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|-<br />
|+ [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate of Elysium]]<br />
|-<br />
! rowspan=2|Election<br />
! rowspan=2|Leader<br />
! colspan=2|Votes<br />
! colspan=3|Seats<br />
! rowspan=2|Position<br />
! rowspan=2|Government<br />
|-<br />
! No.<br />
! Share<br />
! No.<br />
! ±<br />
! Share<br />
|-<br />
| [[Elysiumite senatorial election, January 2021|2021 I]]<br />
|rowspan="6"|[[Elliot Doe]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|10<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|20%<br />
|{{Composition bar|6|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 6<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24%<br />
|{{increase}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, April 2021|2021 II]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|23%<br />
|{{Composition bar|8|34|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, July 2021|2021 III]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|24<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|31%<br />
|{{Composition bar|10|33|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 2<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|30%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|2021 IV]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|30<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|34.5%<br />
|{{Composition bar|9|26|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{decrease}} 1<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|35%<br />
|{{steady}} 2nd<br />
|{{no|[[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|[[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|2021 V]]<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|42<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|49.4%<br />
|{{Composition bar|13|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 4<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|52%<br />
|{{increase}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]}}<br />
|-<br />
|2022 I<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|39<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|51.3%<br />
|{{Composition bar|14|25|hex=#FCCC9F}}<br />
|{{increase}} 1<br />
|style="text-align:right;"|56%<br />
|{{steady}} 1st<br />
|{{yes|[[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Nationalist Democrats]]}}<br />
|}<br />
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==References==<br />
{{Reflist}}</div>Elysiumhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=September_2022_Elysiumite_Senate_election&diff=1279046September 2022 Elysiumite Senate election2022-09-25T19:35:29Z<p>Elysium: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox Election<br />
| election_name = September, 2022, Elysiumite senatorial election<br />
| country = Elysium<br />
| type = Parliamentary<br />
| ongoing = no<br />
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| previous_year = [[Elysiumite senatorial election, May 2022|2022 I]]<br />
| next_election = [[Elysiumite senatorial election, September 2022|2022 III]]<br />
| next_year = [[Elysiumite senatorial election, September 2022|2022 III]]<br />
| seats_for_election = All 20<br> <small>11 seats needed for a majority</small><br />
| election_date = 15–18 September 2022<br />
| turnout = <br />
<br />
| image1 = File:Elliot Doe photograph cropped .jpg<br />
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| states_carried1 = <br />
<br />
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| states_carried2 = <br />
<br />
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| states_carried4 = <br />
<br />
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| image6_size = 140px<br />
| candidate6 = <br />
| colour6 = D1D191<br />
| leader_since6 = <br />
| party6 = [[w:Independent politician|Independent]]<br />
| alliance6 = <br />
| leaders_seat6 = <br />
| last_election6 = 1 seat <br />
| seats6 = 1<br />
| seat_change6 = {{steady}}<br />
| popular_vote6 = 2<br />
| percentage6 = 4%<br />
| swing6 = <br />
| electoral_vote6 =<br />
| states_carried6 = <br />
<br />
| title = [[w:Chancellor|Chancellor]]<br />
| posttitle = Chancellor after election<br />
| before_election = [[Elliot Doe|Sir Elliot Doe]]<br />
| before_party = [[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|ND]]<br />
| after_election = Sir Elliot Doe<br />
| after_party = ND<br />
|}}<br />
<br />
The '''17th Grand Senate general election''' of [[Elysium]] was held from the 15 to 18 of September 2022, all twenty [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]] seats were elected. The election lasted exactly forty-eight hours. The ''Elysiumite Gazette'' conducted three polls, all of which have been won by the [[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats]], continuing a long streak of not losing any national polls conducted by the Unionist Corporation. The Elysiumite Post also held 3 polls, albeit with a much smaller sample size and considerable inaccuracies when compared to the Unionist Corporation.</div>Elysiumhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=September_2022_Elysiumite_Senate_election&diff=1279029September 2022 Elysiumite Senate election2022-09-25T19:13:28Z<p>Elysium: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox Election<br />
| election_name = September, 2022, Elysiumite senatorial election<br />
| country = Elysium<br />
| type = Parliamentary<br />
| ongoing = no<br />
| previous_election = [[Elysiumite senatorial election, May 2022|2022 I]]<br />
| previous_year = [[Elysiumite senatorial election, May 2022|2022 I]]<br />
| next_election = [[Elysiumite senatorial election, September 2022|2022 III]]<br />
| next_year = [[Elysiumite senatorial election, September 2022|2022 III]]<br />
| seats_for_election = All 20<br> <small>11 seats needed for a majority</small><br />
| election_date = 15–18 September 2022<br />
| turnout = <br />
<br />
| image1 = File:Elliot Doe photograph cropped .jpg<br />
| image1_size = 140px<br />
| candidate1 = [[Elliot Doe|Sir Elliot Doe]]<br />
| colour1 = DA7707<br />
| leader_since1 = <br />
| party1 = [[National Conservative Party of Elysium|Nationalist Democrats]]<br />
| alliance1 = <br />
| leaders_seat1 = [[Elyria|GEP]] <br />
| last_election1 = '''14, 51.3%'''<br />
| seats1 = '''13'''<br />
| seat_change1 = {{decrease}} 1<br />
| popular_vote1 = '''26'''<br />
| percentage1 = '''52%'''<br />
| swing1 = {{increase}} .7<br />
| electoral_vote1 = <br />
| states_carried1 = <br />
<br />
| image2 = File:Adam Johnston photograph cropped .png<br />
| image2_size = 140px<br />
| candidate2 = [[Adam Johnston|Sir Adam Johnston]]<br />
| colour2 = EFC619<br />
| leader_since2 = <br />
| party2 = [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]<br />
| alliance2 = <br />
| leaders_seat2 = [[Elyria|GEP]]<br />
| last_election2 = 4, 17.1%<br />
| seats2 = 3<br />
| seat_change2 = {{decrease}} 1<br />
| popular_vote2 = 8<br />
| percentage2 = 16%<br />
| swing2 = {{decrease}} 1.1%<br />
| electoral_vote2 = <br />
| states_carried2 = <br />
<br />
| image3 = File:Rhinoceros Party (Elysium) unknown politician.png<br />
| image3_size = 140px<br />
| candidate3 = [[Johann Kümmel|Prince Johann I]]<br />
| colour3 = E95893<br />
| leader_since3 =<br />
| party3 = [[Rhinoceros Party of Elysium|Rhinoceros]]<br />
| alliance3 = <br />
| leaders_seat3 = [[Elysium|KN]]<br />
| last_election3 = ''new party''<br />
| seats3 = 2<br />
| seat_change3 = {{increase}} 2<br />
| popular_vote3 = 6<br />
| percentage3 = 12%<br />
| swing3 = {{increase}} 12<br />
| electoral_vote3 =<br />
| states_carried3 =<br />
<br />
| image4 = File:James Christian photograph, cropped.jpg<br />
| image4_size = 140px<br />
| candidate4 = [[James II Christian|Sir James Christian]]<br />
| colour4 = cc2e4b<br />
| leader_since4 =<br />
| party4 = [[Social Democratic Party of Elysium|Social Democrats]]<br />
| alliance4 = <br />
| leaders_seat4 = [[Elyria|GEP]]<br />
| last_election4 = 3, 13.2%<br />
| seats4 = 1<br />
| seat_change4 = {{decrease}} 2<br />
| popular_vote4 = 4<br />
| percentage4 = 8%<br />
| swing4 = {{decrease}} 5.2%<br />
| electoral_vote4 = <br />
| states_carried4 = <br />
<br />
| image5 = File:EPF unknown politician .png<br />
| image5_size = 140px<br />
| candidate5 = [[Rory McPhail]]<br />
| colour5 = b8d7ff<br />
| leader_since5 =<br />
| party5 = [[Politics of Elysium|Elysiumite Patriotic Front]]<br />
| alliance5 = <br />
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| seats5 = 1<br />
| seat_change5 = {{decrease}} 1<br />
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| percentage5 = 8%<br />
| swing5 = {{increase}} .2%<br />
| electoral_vote5 = <br />
| states_carried5 =<br />
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| image6 = File:Independent politician unknown .png<br />
| image6_size = 140px<br />
| candidate6 = <br />
| colour6 = D1D191<br />
| leader_since6 = <br />
| party6 = [[w:Independent politician|Independent]]<br />
| alliance6 = <br />
| leaders_seat6 = <br />
| last_election6 = 1 seat <br />
| seats6 = 1<br />
| seat_change6 = {{steady}}<br />
| popular_vote6 = 2<br />
| percentage6 = 4%<br />
| swing6 = <br />
| electoral_vote6 =<br />
| states_carried6 = <br />
<br />
| title = [[w:Chancellor|Chancellor]]<br />
| posttitle = Chancellor after election<br />
| before_election = [[Elliot Doe|Sir Elliot Doe]]<br />
| before_party = [[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|ND]]<br />
| after_election = Sir Elliot Doe<br />
| after_party = ND<br />
|}}</div>Elysiumhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=September_2022_Elysiumite_Senate_election&diff=1279021September 2022 Elysiumite Senate election2022-09-25T19:08:20Z<p>Elysium: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox Election<br />
| election_name = May 2021 Elysiumite senatorial election<br />
| country = Elysium<br />
| type = Parliamentary<br />
| ongoing = no<br />
| previous_election = [[Elysiumite senatorial election, May 2022|2022 I]]<br />
| previous_year = [[Elysiumite senatorial election, May 2022|2022 I]]<br />
| next_election = [[Elysiumite senatorial election, September 2022|2022 III]]<br />
| next_year = [[Elysiumite senatorial election, September 2022|2022 III]]<br />
| seats_for_election = All 20<br> <small>11 seats needed for a majority</small><br />
| election_date = 15–18 September 2022<br />
| turnout = <br />
<br />
| image1 = File:Elliot Doe photograph cropped .jpg<br />
| image1_size = 140px<br />
| candidate1 = [[Elliot Doe|Sir Elliot Doe]]<br />
| colour1 = DA7707<br />
| leader_since1 = <br />
| party1 = [[National Conservative Party of Elysium|Nationalist Democrats]]<br />
| alliance1 = <br />
| leaders_seat1 = [[Elyria|GEP]] <br />
| last_election1 = '''14, 51.3%'''<br />
| seats1 = '''13'''<br />
| seat_change1 = {{decrease}} 1<br />
| popular_vote1 = '''26'''<br />
| percentage1 = '''52%'''<br />
| swing1 = {{increase}} .7<br />
| electoral_vote1 = <br />
| states_carried1 = <br />
<br />
| image2 = File:Adam Johnston photograph cropped .png<br />
| image2_size = 140px<br />
| candidate2 = [[Adam Johnston|Sir Adam Johnston]]<br />
| colour2 = EFC619<br />
| leader_since2 = <br />
| party2 = [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]<br />
| alliance2 = <br />
| leaders_seat2 = [[Elyria|GEP]]<br />
| last_election2 = 4, 17.1%<br />
| seats2 = 3<br />
| seat_change2 = {{decrease}} 1<br />
| popular_vote2 = 8<br />
| percentage2 = 16%<br />
| swing2 = {{decrease}} 1.1%<br />
| electoral_vote2 = <br />
| states_carried2 = <br />
<br />
| image3 = File:Rhinoceros Party (Elysium) unknown politician.png<br />
| image3_size = 140px<br />
| candidate3 = [[Johann Kümmel|Prince Johann I]]<br />
| colour3 = E95893<br />
| leader_since3 =<br />
| party3 = [[Rhinoceros Party of Elysium|Rhinoceros]]<br />
| alliance3 = <br />
| leaders_seat3 = [[Elysium|KN]]<br />
| last_election3 = ''new party''<br />
| seats3 = 2<br />
| seat_change3 = {{increase}} 2<br />
| popular_vote3 = 6<br />
| percentage3 = 12%<br />
| swing3 = {{increase}} 12<br />
| electoral_vote3 =<br />
| states_carried3 =<br />
<br />
| image4 = File:James Christian photograph, cropped.jpg<br />
| image4_size = 140px<br />
| candidate4 = [[James II Christian|Sir James Christian]]<br />
| colour4 = cc2e4b<br />
| leader_since4 =<br />
| party4 = [[Social Democratic Party of Elysium|Social Democrats]]<br />
| alliance4 = <br />
| leaders_seat4 = [[Elyria|GEP]]<br />
| last_election4 = 3, 13.2%<br />
| seats4 = 1<br />
| seat_change4 = {{decrease}} 2<br />
| popular_vote4 = 4<br />
| percentage4 = 8%<br />
| swing4 = {{decrease}} 5.2%<br />
| electoral_vote4 = <br />
| states_carried4 = <br />
<br />
| image5 = File:EPF unknown politician .png<br />
| image5_size = 140px<br />
| candidate5 = [[Rory McPhail]]<br />
| colour5 = b8d7ff<br />
| leader_since5 =<br />
| party5 = [[Politics of Elysium|Elysiumite Patriotic Front]]<br />
| alliance5 = <br />
| leaders_seat5 = GM<br />
| last_election5 = 2, 7.8%<br />
| seats5 = 1<br />
| seat_change5 = {{decrease}} 1<br />
| popular_vote5 = 6<br />
| percentage5 = 8%<br />
| swing5 = {{increase}} .2%<br />
| electoral_vote5 = <br />
| states_carried5 =<br />
<br />
| image6 = File:Independent politician unknown .png<br />
| image6_size = 140px<br />
| candidate6 = <br />
| colour6 = D1D191<br />
| leader_since6 = <br />
| party6 = [[w:Independent politician|Independent]]<br />
| alliance6 = <br />
| leaders_seat6 = <br />
| last_election6 = 1 seat <br />
| seats6 = 1<br />
| seat_change6 = {{steady}}<br />
| popular_vote6 = 2<br />
| percentage6 = 4%<br />
| swing6 = <br />
| electoral_vote6 =<br />
| states_carried6 = <br />
<br />
| title = [[w:Chancellor|Chancellor]]<br />
| posttitle = Chancellor after election<br />
| before_election = [[Elliot Doe|Sir Elliot Doe]]<br />
| before_party = [[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|ND]]<br />
| after_election = Sir Elliot Doe<br />
| after_party = ND<br />
|}}</div>Elysiumhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=September_2022_Elysiumite_Senate_election&diff=1279019September 2022 Elysiumite Senate election2022-09-25T19:05:03Z<p>Elysium: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox Election<br />
| election_name = May 2021 Elysiumite senatorial election<br />
| country = Elysium<br />
| type = Parliamentary<br />
| ongoing = no<br />
| previous_election = [[Elysiumite senatorial election, May 2022|2022 I]]<br />
| previous_year = [[Elysiumite senatorial election, May 2022|2022 I]]<br />
| next_election = [[Elysiumite senatorial election, September 2022|2022 III]]<br />
| next_year = [[Elysiumite senatorial election, September 2022|2022 III]]<br />
| seats_for_election = All 20<br> <small>11 seats needed for a majority</small><br />
| election_date = 15–18 September 2022<br />
| turnout = <br />
<br />
| image1 = File:Elliot Doe photograph cropped .jpg<br />
| image1_size = 140px<br />
| candidate1 = [[Elliot Doe|Sir Elliot Doe]]<br />
| colour1 = DA7707<br />
| leader_since1 = <br />
| party1 = [[National Conservative Party of Elysium|Nationalist Democrats]]<br />
| alliance1 = <br />
| leaders_seat1 = [[Elyria|GEP]] <br />
| last_election1 = '''14, 51.3%'''<br />
| seats1 = '''13'''<br />
| seat_change1 = {{decrease}} 1<br />
| popular_vote1 = '''26'''<br />
| percentage1 = '''52%'''<br />
| swing1 = {{increase}} .7<br />
| electoral_vote1 = <br />
| states_carried1 = <br />
<br />
| image2 = File:Adam Johnston photograph cropped .png<br />
| image2_size = 140px<br />
| candidate2 = [[Adam Johnston|Sir Adam Johnston]]<br />
| colour2 = EFC619<br />
| leader_since2 = <br />
| party2 = [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]<br />
| alliance2 = <br />
| leaders_seat2 = [[Elyria|GEP]]<br />
| last_election2 = 4, 17.1%<br />
| seats2 = 3<br />
| seat_change2 = {{decrease}} 1<br />
| popular_vote2 = 8<br />
| percentage2 = 16%<br />
| swing2 = {{decrease}} 1.1%<br />
| electoral_vote2 = <br />
| states_carried2 = <br />
<br />
| image3 = File:Rhinoceros Party (Elysium) unknown politician.png<br />
| image3_size = 140px<br />
| candidate3 = [[Johann Kümmel|Prince Johann I]]<br />
| colour3 = E95893<br />
| leader_since3 =<br />
| party3 = [[Rhinoceros Party of Elysium|Rhinoceros]]<br />
| alliance3 = <br />
| leaders_seat3 = [[Elysium|KN]]<br />
| last_election3 = ''new party''<br />
| seats3 = 2<br />
| seat_change3 = {{increase}} 2<br />
| popular_vote3 = 6<br />
| percentage3 = 12%<br />
| swing3 = {{increase}} 12<br />
| electoral_vote3 =<br />
| states_carried3 =<br />
<br />
| image4 = File:James Christian photograph, cropped.jpg<br />
| image4_size = 140px<br />
| candidate4 = [[James II Christian|Sir James Christian]]<br />
| colour4 = cc2e4b<br />
| leader_since4 =<br />
| party4 = [[Social Democratic Party of Elysium|Social Democrats]]<br />
| alliance4 = <br />
| leaders_seat4 = [[Elyria|GEP]]<br />
| last_election4 = 3, 13.2%<br />
| seats4 = 1<br />
| seat_change4 = {{decrease}} 2<br />
| popular_vote4 = 4<br />
| percentage4 = 8%<br />
| swing4 = {{decrease}} 5.2%<br />
| electoral_vote4 = <br />
| states_carried4 = <br />
<br />
| image5 = File:EPF unknown politician .png<br />
| image5_size = 140px<br />
| candidate5 = [[Rory McPhail]]<br />
| colour5 = b8d7ff<br />
| leader_since5 =<br />
| party5 = [[Politics of Elysium|Elysiumite Patriotic Front]]<br />
| alliance5 = <br />
| leaders_seat5 = [[Elyria|GEP]]<br />
| last_election5 = 2, 7%<br />
| seats5 = 1<br />
| seat_change5 = {{decrease}} 1<br />
| popular_vote5 = 6<br />
| percentage5 = 8%<br />
| swing5 = {{increase}} 1%<br />
| electoral_vote5 = <br />
| states_carried5 =<br />
<br />
| image6 = File:Independent politician unknown .png<br />
| image6_size = 140px<br />
| candidate6 = <br />
| colour6 = D1D191<br />
| leader_since6 = <br />
| party6 = [[w:Independent politician|Independent]]<br />
| alliance6 = <br />
| leaders_seat6 = <br />
| last_election6 = 1 seat <br />
| seats6 = 1<br />
| seat_change6 = {{steady}}<br />
| popular_vote6 = 2<br />
| percentage6 = 4%<br />
| swing6 = <br />
| electoral_vote6 =<br />
| states_carried6 = <br />
<br />
| title = [[w:Chancellor|Chancellor]]<br />
| posttitle = Chancellor after election<br />
| before_election = [[Elliot Doe|Sir Elliot Doe]]<br />
| before_party = [[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|ND]]<br />
| after_election = Sir Elliot Doe<br />
| after_party = ND<br />
|}}</div>Elysiumhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=September_2022_Elysiumite_Senate_election&diff=1279018September 2022 Elysiumite Senate election2022-09-25T19:04:15Z<p>Elysium: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox Election<br />
| election_name = May 2021 Elysiumite senatorial election<br />
| country = Elysium<br />
| type = Parliamentary<br />
| ongoing = no<br />
| previous_election = Elysiumite senatorial election, May 2022<br />
| previous_year = Elysiumite senatorial election, May 2022<br />
| next_election = [[Elysiumite senatorial election, September 2022|2022 III]]<br />
| next_year = ''2022 II''<br />
| seats_for_election = All 20<br> <small>11 seats needed for a majority</small><br />
| election_date = 15–18 September 2022<br />
| turnout = <br />
<br />
| image1 = File:Elliot Doe photograph cropped .jpg<br />
| image1_size = 140px<br />
| candidate1 = [[Elliot Doe|Sir Elliot Doe]]<br />
| colour1 = DA7707<br />
| leader_since1 = <br />
| party1 = [[National Conservative Party of Elysium|Nationalist Democrats]]<br />
| alliance1 = <br />
| leaders_seat1 = [[Elyria|GEP]] <br />
| last_election1 = '''14, 51.3%'''<br />
| seats1 = '''13'''<br />
| seat_change1 = {{decrease}} 1<br />
| popular_vote1 = '''26'''<br />
| percentage1 = '''52%'''<br />
| swing1 = {{increase}} .7<br />
| electoral_vote1 = <br />
| states_carried1 = <br />
<br />
| image2 = File:Adam Johnston photograph cropped .png<br />
| image2_size = 140px<br />
| candidate2 = [[Adam Johnston|Sir Adam Johnston]]<br />
| colour2 = EFC619<br />
| leader_since2 = <br />
| party2 = [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]<br />
| alliance2 = <br />
| leaders_seat2 = [[Elyria|GEP]]<br />
| last_election2 = 4, 17.1%<br />
| seats2 = 3<br />
| seat_change2 = {{decrease}} 1<br />
| popular_vote2 = 8<br />
| percentage2 = 16%<br />
| swing2 = {{decrease}} 1.1%<br />
| electoral_vote2 = <br />
| states_carried2 = <br />
<br />
| image3 = File:Rhinoceros Party (Elysium) unknown politician.png<br />
| image3_size = 140px<br />
| candidate3 = [[Johann Kümmel|Prince Johann I]]<br />
| colour3 = E95893<br />
| leader_since3 =<br />
| party3 = [[Rhinoceros Party of Elysium|Rhinoceros]]<br />
| alliance3 = <br />
| leaders_seat3 = [[Elysium|KN]]<br />
| last_election3 = ''new party''<br />
| seats3 = 2<br />
| seat_change3 = {{increase}} 2<br />
| popular_vote3 = 6<br />
| percentage3 = 12%<br />
| swing3 = {{increase}} 12<br />
| electoral_vote3 =<br />
| states_carried3 =<br />
<br />
| image4 = File:James Christian photograph, cropped.jpg<br />
| image4_size = 140px<br />
| candidate4 = [[James II Christian|Sir James Christian]]<br />
| colour4 = cc2e4b<br />
| leader_since4 =<br />
| party4 = [[Social Democratic Party of Elysium|Social Democrats]]<br />
| alliance4 = <br />
| leaders_seat4 = [[Elyria|GEP]]<br />
| last_election4 = 3, 13.2%<br />
| seats4 = 1<br />
| seat_change4 = {{decrease}} 2<br />
| popular_vote4 = 4<br />
| percentage4 = 8%<br />
| swing4 = {{decrease}} 5.2%<br />
| electoral_vote4 = <br />
| states_carried4 = <br />
<br />
| image5 = File:EPF unknown politician .png<br />
| image5_size = 140px<br />
| candidate5 = [[Rory McPhail]]<br />
| colour5 = b8d7ff<br />
| leader_since5 =<br />
| party5 = [[Politics of Elysium|Elysiumite Patriotic Front]]<br />
| alliance5 = <br />
| leaders_seat5 = [[Elyria|GEP]]<br />
| last_election5 = 2, 7%<br />
| seats5 = 1<br />
| seat_change5 = {{decrease}} 1<br />
| popular_vote5 = 6<br />
| percentage5 = 8%<br />
| swing5 = {{increase}} 1%<br />
| electoral_vote5 = <br />
| states_carried5 =<br />
<br />
| image6 = File:Independent politician unknown .png<br />
| image6_size = 140px<br />
| candidate6 = <br />
| colour6 = D1D191<br />
| leader_since6 = <br />
| party6 = [[w:Independent politician|Independent]]<br />
| alliance6 = <br />
| leaders_seat6 = <br />
| last_election6 = 1 seat <br />
| seats6 = 1<br />
| seat_change6 = {{steady}}<br />
| popular_vote6 = 2<br />
| percentage6 = 4%<br />
| swing6 = <br />
| electoral_vote6 =<br />
| states_carried6 = <br />
<br />
| title = [[w:Chancellor|Chancellor]]<br />
| posttitle = Chancellor after election<br />
| before_election = [[Elliot Doe|Sir Elliot Doe]]<br />
| before_party = [[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|ND]]<br />
| after_election = Sir Elliot Doe<br />
| after_party = ND<br />
|}}</div>Elysiumhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=May_2022_Elysiumite_Senate_election&diff=1279017May 2022 Elysiumite Senate election2022-09-25T19:03:51Z<p>Elysium: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox Election<br />
| election_name = May 2021 Elysiumite senatorial election<br />
| country = Elysium<br />
| type = Parliamentary<br />
| ongoing = no<br />
| previous_election = [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021]]<br />
| previous_year = [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|2021 V]]<br />
| next_election = [[Elysiumite senatorial election, September 2022|2022 II]]<br />
| next_year = [[Elysiumite senatorial election, September 2022|2022 II]]<br />
| seats_for_election = All 25<br> <small>13 seats needed for a majority</small><br />
| election_date = 19–21 May 2022<br />
| turnout = <br />
<br />
| image2 = Adam Johnston Bubble.png<br />
| image2_size = 140px<br />
| candidate2 = [[Adam Johnston|Sir Adam Johnston]]<br />
| colour2 = E9C940<br />
| leader_since2 = <br />
| party2 = [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]<br />
| alliance2 = <br />
| leaders_seat2 = [[Elyria|GEP]]<br />
| last_election2 = 7, 28.2%<br />
| seats2 = 4<br />
| seat_change2 = {{decrease}} 3<br />
| popular_vote2 = 13<br />
| percentage2 = 17.1%<br />
| swing2 = {{decrease}} 11.1%<br />
| electoral_vote2 = <br />
| states_carried2 = <br />
<br />
| image1 = Rutherford B. Hayes bubble .png<br />
| image1_size = 140px<br />
| candidate1 = [[Elliot Doe|Sir Elliot Doe]]<br />
| colour1 = FEAB5B<br />
| leader_since1 = <br />
| party1 = [[National Conservative Party of Elysium|Nationalist Democrat]]<br />
| alliance1 = <br />
| leaders_seat1 = [[Elyria|GEP]] <br />
| last_election1 = '''13, 49.4%'''<br />
| seats1 = '''14'''<br />
| seat_change1 = {{increase}} 1<br />
| popular_vote1 = '''39'''<br />
| percentage1 = '''51.3%'''<br />
| swing1 = {{increase}} 1.9<br />
| electoral_vote1 = <br />
| states_carried1 = <br />
<br />
| image3 = James Christian Bubble.png<br />
| image3_size = 140px<br />
| candidate3 = [[James II Christian|Sir James Christian]]<br />
| colour3 = B24145<br />
| leader_since3 =<br />
| party3 = [[Social Democratic Party of Elysium|Social Democrats]]<br />
| alliance3 = <br />
| leaders_seat3 = [[Elyria|GEP]]<br />
| last_election3 = 2, 7%<br />
| seats3 = 3<br />
| seat_change3 = {{increase}} 1<br />
| popular_vote3 = 10<br />
| percentage3 = 13.2%<br />
| swing3 = {{increase}} 6.2%<br />
| electoral_vote3 = <br />
| states_carried3 = <br />
<br />
| image5 = Johann Kümmel Bubble.png<br />
| image5_size = 140px<br />
| candidate5 = [[Johann Kümmel|Prince Johann I]]<br />
| colour5 = 9150AC<br />
| leader_since5 =<br />
| party5 = [[Pirate Party of Elysium|Pirate Party]]<br />
| alliance5 = <br />
| leaders_seat5 = [[Elysium|KN]]<br />
| last_election5 = 1, 4.6%<br />
| seats5 = 1<br />
| seat_change5 = {{steady}}<br />
| popular_vote5 = 4<br />
| percentage5 = 5.3%<br />
| swing5 = {{increase}} .7%<br />
| electoral_vote5 =<br />
| states_carried5 =<br />
<br />
| image4 = Yummera Bubble.png<br />
| image4_size = 140px<br />
| candidate4 = [[Politics of Elysium|Yummera]]<br />
| colour4 = 4C94A0<br />
| leader_since4 =<br />
| party4 = [[Politics of Elysium|Elysiumite Patriotic Front]]<br />
| alliance4 = <br />
| leaders_seat4 = [[Elyria|GEP]]<br />
| last_election4 = 1, 7%<br />
| seats4 = 2<br />
| seat_change4 = {{increase}} 1 <br />
| popular_vote4 = 6<br />
| percentage4 = 7.8%<br />
| swing4 = {{increase}} .8%<br />
| electoral_vote4 = <br />
| states_carried4 =<br />
<br />
| image6 = Independent politician bubble.png<br />
| image6_size = 140px<br />
| candidate6 = [[Tau Barclay]]<br />
| colour6 = D1D191<br />
| leader_since6 = <br />
| party6 = [[w:Independent politician|Independent]]<br />
| alliance6 = <br />
| leaders_seat6 = [[Elysium|KN]]<br />
| last_election6 = ''new candidate'' <br />
| seats6 = 1<br />
| seat_change6 = {{increase}} 1<br />
| popular_vote6 = 4<br />
| percentage6 = 5.3%<br />
| swing6 = {{increase}} 5.3%<br />
| electoral_vote6 =<br />
| states_carried6 = <br />
<br />
| map_image =<br />
| map_size = <br />
| map_caption =<br />
| before_election = [[Sir Elliot Doe]]<br />
| before_party = [[Elysiumite Nationalist Democratic Party|ND]]<br />
| after_election = [[Sir Elliot Doe]]<br />
| after_party = [[Elysiumite Nationalist Democratic Party|ND]]<br />
|}}</div>Elysiumhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=September_2022_Elysiumite_Senate_election&diff=1279015September 2022 Elysiumite Senate election2022-09-25T19:03:07Z<p>Elysium: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox Election<br />
| election_name = May 2021 Elysiumite senatorial election<br />
| country = Elysium<br />
| type = Parliamentary<br />
| ongoing = no<br />
| previous_election = [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021]]<br />
| previous_year = [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|2021 V]]<br />
| next_election = [[Elysiumite senatorial election, September 2022|2022 II]]<br />
| next_year = ''2022 II''<br />
| seats_for_election = All 20<br> <small>11 seats needed for a majority</small><br />
| election_date = 15–18 September 2022<br />
| turnout = <br />
<br />
| image1 = File:Elliot Doe photograph cropped .jpg<br />
| image1_size = 140px<br />
| candidate1 = [[Elliot Doe|Sir Elliot Doe]]<br />
| colour1 = DA7707<br />
| leader_since1 = <br />
| party1 = [[National Conservative Party of Elysium|Nationalist Democrats]]<br />
| alliance1 = <br />
| leaders_seat1 = [[Elyria|GEP]] <br />
| last_election1 = '''14, 51.3%'''<br />
| seats1 = '''13'''<br />
| seat_change1 = {{decrease}} 1<br />
| popular_vote1 = '''26'''<br />
| percentage1 = '''52%'''<br />
| swing1 = {{increase}} .7<br />
| electoral_vote1 = <br />
| states_carried1 = <br />
<br />
| image2 = File:Adam Johnston photograph cropped .png<br />
| image2_size = 140px<br />
| candidate2 = [[Adam Johnston|Sir Adam Johnston]]<br />
| colour2 = EFC619<br />
| leader_since2 = <br />
| party2 = [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]<br />
| alliance2 = <br />
| leaders_seat2 = [[Elyria|GEP]]<br />
| last_election2 = 4, 17.1%<br />
| seats2 = 3<br />
| seat_change2 = {{decrease}} 1<br />
| popular_vote2 = 8<br />
| percentage2 = 16%<br />
| swing2 = {{decrease}} 1.1%<br />
| electoral_vote2 = <br />
| states_carried2 = <br />
<br />
| image3 = File:Rhinoceros Party (Elysium) unknown politician.png<br />
| image3_size = 140px<br />
| candidate3 = [[Johann Kümmel|Prince Johann I]]<br />
| colour3 = E95893<br />
| leader_since3 =<br />
| party3 = [[Rhinoceros Party of Elysium|Rhinoceros]]<br />
| alliance3 = <br />
| leaders_seat3 = [[Elysium|KN]]<br />
| last_election3 = ''new party''<br />
| seats3 = 2<br />
| seat_change3 = {{increase}} 2<br />
| popular_vote3 = 6<br />
| percentage3 = 12%<br />
| swing3 = {{increase}} 12<br />
| electoral_vote3 =<br />
| states_carried3 =<br />
<br />
| image4 = File:James Christian photograph, cropped.jpg<br />
| image4_size = 140px<br />
| candidate4 = [[James II Christian|Sir James Christian]]<br />
| colour4 = cc2e4b<br />
| leader_since4 =<br />
| party4 = [[Social Democratic Party of Elysium|Social Democrats]]<br />
| alliance4 = <br />
| leaders_seat4 = [[Elyria|GEP]]<br />
| last_election4 = 3, 13.2%<br />
| seats4 = 1<br />
| seat_change4 = {{decrease}} 2<br />
| popular_vote4 = 4<br />
| percentage4 = 8%<br />
| swing4 = {{decrease}} 5.2%<br />
| electoral_vote4 = <br />
| states_carried4 = <br />
<br />
| image5 = File:EPF unknown politician .png<br />
| image5_size = 140px<br />
| candidate5 = [[Rory McPhail]]<br />
| colour5 = b8d7ff<br />
| leader_since5 =<br />
| party5 = [[Politics of Elysium|Elysiumite Patriotic Front]]<br />
| alliance5 = <br />
| leaders_seat5 = [[Elyria|GEP]]<br />
| last_election5 = 2, 7%<br />
| seats5 = 1<br />
| seat_change5 = {{decrease}} 1<br />
| popular_vote5 = 6<br />
| percentage5 = 8%<br />
| swing5 = {{increase}} 1%<br />
| electoral_vote5 = <br />
| states_carried5 =<br />
<br />
| image6 = File:Independent politician unknown .png<br />
| image6_size = 140px<br />
| candidate6 = <br />
| colour6 = D1D191<br />
| leader_since6 = <br />
| party6 = [[w:Independent politician|Independent]]<br />
| alliance6 = <br />
| leaders_seat6 = <br />
| last_election6 = 1 seat <br />
| seats6 = 1<br />
| seat_change6 = {{steady}}<br />
| popular_vote6 = 2<br />
| percentage6 = 4%<br />
| swing6 = <br />
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| title = [[w:Chancellor|Chancellor]]<br />
| posttitle = Chancellor after election<br />
| before_election = [[Elliot Doe|Sir Elliot Doe]]<br />
| before_party = [[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|ND]]<br />
| after_election = Sir Elliot Doe<br />
| after_party = ND<br />
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<div>{{Infobox Election<br />
| election_name = May 2021 Elysiumite senatorial election<br />
| country = Elysium<br />
| type = Parliamentary<br />
| ongoing = no<br />
| previous_election = [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021]]<br />
| previous_year = [[Elysiumite senatorial election, December 2021|2021 V]]<br />
| next_election = [[Elysiumite senatorial election, September 2022|2022 II]]<br />
| next_year = ''2022 II''<br />
| seats_for_election = All 20<br> <small>11 seats needed for a majority</small><br />
| election_date = 15–18 September 2022<br />
| turnout = <br />
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| image1 = Rutherford B. Hayes bubble .png<br />
| image1_size = 140px<br />
| candidate1 = [[Elliot Doe|Sir Elliot Doe]]<br />
| colour1 = DA7707<br />
| leader_since1 = <br />
| party1 = [[National Conservative Party of Elysium|Nationalist Democrats]]<br />
| alliance1 = <br />
| leaders_seat1 = [[Elyria|GEP]] <br />
| last_election1 = '''14, 51.3%'''<br />
| seats1 = '''13''<br />
| seat_change1 = {{decrease}} 1<br />
| popular_vote1 = '''39'''<br />
| percentage1 = '''51.3%'''<br />
| swing1 = {{increase}} 1.9<br />
| electoral_vote1 = <br />
| states_carried1 = <br />
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| image2 = Adam Johnston Bubble.png<br />
| image2_size = 140px<br />
| candidate2 = [[Adam Johnston|Sir Adam Johnston]]<br />
| colour2 = EFC619<br />
| leader_since2 = <br />
| party2 = [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressive]]<br />
| alliance2 = <br />
| leaders_seat2 = [[Elyria|GEP]]<br />
| last_election2 = 4, 17.1%<br />
| seats2 = 3<br />
| seat_change2 = {{decrease}} 1<br />
| popular_vote2 = 13<br />
| percentage2 = 17.1%<br />
| swing2 = {{decrease}} 11.1%<br />
| electoral_vote2 = <br />
| states_carried2 = <br />
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| image3 = Johann Kümmel Bubble.png<br />
| image3_size = 140px<br />
| candidate3 = [[Johann Kümmel|Prince Johann I]]<br />
| colour3 = E95893<br />
| leader_since3 =<br />
| party3 = [[Rhinoceros Party of Elysium|Rhinoceros]]<br />
| alliance3 = <br />
| leaders_seat3 = [[Elysium|KN]]<br />
| last_election3 = ''new party''<br />
| seats3 = 2<br />
| seat_change3 = {{increase}} 2<br />
| popular_vote3 = 4<br />
| percentage3 = 5.3%<br />
| swing3 = {{increase}} .7%<br />
| electoral_vote3 =<br />
| states_carried3 =<br />
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| image4 = James Christian Bubble.png<br />
| image4_size = 140px<br />
| candidate4 = [[James II Christian|Sir James Christian]]<br />
| colour4 = cc2e4b<br />
| leader_since4 =<br />
| party4 = [[Social Democratic Party of Elysium|Social Democrats]]<br />
| alliance4 = <br />
| leaders_seat4 = [[Elyria|GEP]]<br />
| last_election4 = 3, 13.2%<br />
| seats4 = 1<br />
| seat_change4 = {{decrease}} 2<br />
| popular_vote4 = 10<br />
| percentage4 = 13.2%<br />
| swing4 = {{increase}} 6.2%<br />
| electoral_vote4 = <br />
| states_carried4 = <br />
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| image5 = Yummera Bubble.png<br />
| image5_size = 140px<br />
| candidate5 = [[Rory McPhail]]<br />
| colour5 = b8d7ff<br />
| leader_since5 =<br />
| party5 = [[Politics of Elysium|Elysiumite Patriotic Front]]<br />
| alliance5 = <br />
| leaders_seat5 = [[Elyria|GEP]]<br />
| last_election5 = 1, 7%<br />
| seats5 = 2<br />
| seat_change5 = {{increase}} 1 <br />
| popular_vote5 = 6<br />
| percentage5 = 7.8%<br />
| swing5 = {{increase}} .8%<br />
| electoral_vote5 = <br />
| states_carried5 =<br />
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| image6 = Independent politician bubble.png<br />
| image6_size = 140px<br />
| candidate6 = <br />
| colour6 = D1D191<br />
| leader_since6 = <br />
| party6 = [[w:Independent politician|Independent]]<br />
| alliance6 = <br />
| leaders_seat6 = <br />
| last_election6 = 1 seat <br />
| seats6 = 1<br />
| seat_change6 = {{steady}}<br />
| popular_vote6 = 4<br />
| percentage6 = 5.3%<br />
| swing6 = <br />
| electoral_vote6 =<br />
| states_carried6 = <br />
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| title = [[w:Chancellor|Chancellor]]<br />
| posttitle = Chancellor after election<br />
| before_election = [[Elliot Doe|Sir Elliot Doe]]<br />
| before_party = [[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|ND]]<br />
| after_election = Sir Elliot Doe<br />
| after_party = ND<br />
|}}</div>Elysiumhttps://micronations.wiki/index.php?title=Elysiumite_senatorial_election,_December_2021&diff=1278943Elysiumite senatorial election, December 20212022-09-25T17:57:53Z<p>Elysium: </p>
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<div>{{Infobox Election<br />
| election_name = December 2021 Elysiumite senatorial election<br />
| country = Elysium<br />
| type = Parliamentary <br />
| ongoing = no<br />
| previous_election = [[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021]]<br />
| previous_year = [[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021|October 2021]]<br />
| next_election = [[Elysiumite senatorial election, May 2022|2022 I]]<br />
| next_year = [[Elysiumite senatorial election, May 2022|2022 I]]<br />
| seats_for_election = All 25<br />
<br> <small>13 seats needed for a majority</small><br />
| election_date = 30–31 December 2021<br />
| turnout = <br />
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| image2 = Thomas Bainbridge Bubble (Elysium).png<br />
| image2_size = 140px<br />
| candidate2 = [[Thomas Bainbridge]]<br />
| colour2 = E9C940<br />
| leader_since2 = <br />
| party2 = [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]]<br />
| alliance2 = [[Politics of Elysium|Agrarian Socialist Party]]<br />
| leaders_seat2 = Greymont <br />
| last_election2 = '''11, 38.1%'''<br />
| seats2 = 7<br />
| seat_change2 = {{decrease}} 4<br />
| popular_vote2 = 24<br />
| percentage2 = 28.2%<br />
| swing2 = {{decrease}} 9.9%<br />
| electoral_vote2 = <br />
| states_carried2 = <br />
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| image1 = Rutherford B. Hayes bubble .png<br />
| image1_size = 140px<br />
| candidate1 = [[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats|Elliot Doe]]<br />
| colour1 = FEAB5B<br />
| leader_since1 = <br />
| party1 = [[National Conservative Party of Elysium|Nationalist Democrats]]<br />
| alliance1 = <br />
| leaders_seat1 = [[Elyria|GEP]] <br />
| last_election1 = 9, 34.5%<br />
| seats1 = '''13'''<br />
| seat_change1 = {{increase}} 4<br />
| popular_vote1 = '''42'''<br />
| percentage1 = '''49.4%'''<br />
| swing1 = {{increase}} 14.9<br />
| electoral_vote1 = <br />
| states_carried1 = <br />
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| image3 = Warren Wright bubble .png<br />
| image3_size = 140px<br />
| candidate3 = Warren Wright<br />
| colour3 = B24145<br />
| leader_since3 =<br />
| party3 = [[Social Democratic Party of Elysium|Social Democrats]]<br />
| alliance3 = <br />
| leaders_seat3 = Hilton<br />
| last_election3 = 4, 16.1%<br />
| seats3 = 2<br />
| seat_change3 = {{decrease}} 2<br />
| popular_vote3 = 6<br />
| percentage3 = 7%<br />
| swing3 = {{decrease}} 9.1<br />
| electoral_vote3 = <br />
| states_carried3 = <br />
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| image5 = Johann Kümmel Bubble.png<br />
| image5_size = 140px<br />
| candidate5 = [[Johann Kümmel]]<br />
| colour5 = 9150AC<br />
| leader_since5 =<br />
| party5 = [[Pirate Party of Elysium|Pirate Party]]<br />
| alliance5 = <br />
| leaders_seat5 = [[Elysium|Kaiserhof]]<br />
| last_election5 = 1, 2.3%<br />
| seats5 = 1<br />
| seat_change5 = {{steady}}<br />
| popular_vote5 = 4<br />
| percentage5 = 4.6%<br />
| swing5 = {{increase}} 2.3%<br />
| electoral_vote5 =<br />
| states_carried5 =<br />
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| image4 = Yummera Bubble.png<br />
| image4_size = 140px<br />
| candidate4 = [[Politics of Elysium|Yummera]]<br />
| colour4 = 4C94A0<br />
| leader_since4 =<br />
| party4 = [[Politics of Elysium|Elysiumite Patriotic Front]]<br />
| alliance4 = <br />
| leaders_seat4 = [[Elyria|GEP]]<br />
| last_election4 = 0, 5.6%<br />
| seats4 = 1<br />
| seat_change4 = {{increase}} 1 <br />
| popular_vote4 = 6<br />
| percentage4 = 7%<br />
| swing4 = {{increase}} 2.6%<br />
| electoral_vote4 = <br />
| states_carried4 =<br />
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| image6 = Independent politician bubble.png<br />
| image6_size = 140px<br />
| candidate6 = [[Empire of Etukan|Zecheriah O’Hair]]<br />
| colour6 = D1D191<br />
| leader_since6 =<br />
| party6 = [[w:Independent politician|Independent]]<br />
| alliance6 = <br />
| leaders_seat6 = [[Ticronvidia]]<br />
| last_election6 = 1<br />
| seats6 = 1<br />
| seat_change6 = {{steady}}<br />
| popular_vote6 = 2<br />
| percentage6 = 2.2%<br />
| swing6 = {{increase}} 2.2%<br />
| electoral_vote6 =<br />
| states_carried6 = <br />
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| map_image =<br />
| map_size = <br />
| map_caption =<br />
| before_election = [[Johann Kümmel]]<br />
| before_party = [[Pirate Party of Elysium|Pirate]]<br />
| after_election = ''TBD'' <br />
| after_party = ''TBD''<br />
|}}<br />
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The '''15th Grand Senate general election''' of [[Elysium]] was held from the 30 to 31 of December 2021, where all twenty-five [[Grand Senate (Elysium)|Grand Senate]] seats will be up for election. The election lasted exactly forty-eight hours. The election is too be the first election following the restoration of the monarchy and as such replacing the office of Prime Minister with Chancellor once more. The ''Elysiumite Gazette'' conducted three polls all of which have been won by the [[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats]], the first time in over a year any conservative party has won a nationwide has won a nationwide poll or election and also the longest streak of Progressive loses since the party was re-established.<br />
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Both the incumbent Chancellor [[Adam Johnston]] and his Deputy [[James II Christian|James Christian]] resigned for separate reasons. Adam Johnston stood down from party leadership after the Progressives lost the midterms and later resigned as Chancellor early. Following this [[Johann Kummel]], leader of the [[Pirate Party of Elysium]] and long serving statesmen was appointed as the interim Chancellor by the [[Robert Smith|Grand Emperor]] on the advise of the cabinet. Christian then resigned a few days later feeling insulted he had not been offered to be the interim Chancellor. The [[Progressive Party (Elysium)|Progressives]] settled on [[Thomas Bainbridge]] as their leader following the Gang of 3, Attlee, [[William Denton]], and the aforementioned Bainbridge, kicked [[Sean Dagda]] out of leadership. The [[Social Democratic Party of Elysium]] elected Warren Wright to succeed James Christian. The [[Elysiumite Nationalist Democrats]] unanimously elected standing leader [[Elliot Doe]].<br />
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==Background==<br />
The December 2021 election was the first since the monarchy was restored. Restoration came about due to a national referendum which occurred at the same time during the [[Elysiumite senatorial election, October 2021]] in which the [[w:Republicanism|republicans]] were defeated by the [[w:Monarchism|monarchist]] handily in a 60-40 vote. Following this there was great debate within the Grand Senate if Elysium should adopt a model like a [[w:Crowned Republic|crowned republic]] where the monarch was largely ceremonial, or restore the former system of a [[w:Semi-constitutional monarchy|semi-constitutional monarchy]] where the monarch was a major part of the politics of the nation. Progressives and Social Democrats, with the notable exception of Thomas Bainbridge, tended to favor a ceremonial monarchy whereas the Nationalist Democrats and Pirates supported semi-constitutional monarchism. Originally the job of writing an amendment to reform every article of the constitution and even the [[w:Amendment|amendments]] was given to a committee led by [[Robert Smith]], the current Chancellor and former Grand Emperor, and leadership of both factions. After the amendment was completed and Robert Smith and Elliot Doe approved of it a number of ceremonialist claimed the constitution was still unready to be proposed. As such a second committee was formed composed of [[w:Royalist|royalist]] loyal to the leadership of the House of Smith. Upon this committee resolving all the issues the ceremonialist objected to they again asked the committee to propose it to the Grand Senate, when the ceremonialist refused they proposed it regardless. After it was proposed Speaker Spooky Johnston, a ceremonialist and Progressive, and Adam Johnston passed a motion a start an emergency eight day debate on the Endangered Species Act. The act had not been discussed since it was passed and the executive government was not particularly enforcing it, as such the Progressives claimed debate was needed. Elliot Doe attempted to speak out against the debate on the Grand Senate but the Speaker then had him suspended from the Grand Senate for a day due to him not debating the topic at hand. Following this the ''National Tribune'', the official newspaper of the Nationalist Democrats, was quick to blast the actions of the Progressives as undemocratic and an attempt by elitist Grand Senators to maintain their power in the wake of the people choosing the monarchy over them.<br />
{{Quote|I call upon the Progressives to bury this horrid and anti-democratic Party which no longer stands for the interest of the people but merely the interest of the elite political class which has ruled for far too long in the Grand Senate, and accomplished far too little. In their government the great stagnation has continued, the civil service is in disarray, the military is gone, and now they hate the people of Elysium and hold them in contempt for making decisions which empower their only true representatives, the House of Smith.|The National Tribune, 22 November [[2021]]}}<br />
Furthermore the Tribune compared the two Grand Senators ignoring a pending amendment which had already been proposed and seconded, which would then typically cause a debate on it, and instead launching an eight day debate to a [[w:Filibuster|filibuster]]. On the same day the Unionist released a poll which showed that 58% of the public blamed republicans for the hold up on the amendment and that 65% of the public supported [[w:Semi-constitutional monarchism|semi-constitutional monarchism]] or [[w:Absolute monarchism|absolutism]]. The next days Nationalist Democratic and Social Democratic Grand Senators began publicly stating their intentions for the impeachment of Spooky Johnston who then stood down as Speaker before any motion could be made. Thomas Bainbridge, a staunch monarchist, then became Speaker and ended the debate on the Endangered Species Act. Bainbridge then oversaw the passage of the amendment and restoration of the monarchy on the 29th of November.<br />
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In early December midterm elections occurred which led to the Nationalist Democrats becoming the largest party flipping Progressive held Daeltheria and Greymont. The Nationalist Democrats also held Menewek-Nordhaus and Hilton whereas the Progressives held [[Elyria|Greater Elyria-Princeton]]. Elliot Doe claimed the end of a Progressive mandate to govern and stated if a snap election was not held he would motion for a vote of no confidence in the Grand Senate. Two days later the Grand Emperor, on the advise of both the opposition and the government dissolved the Grand Senate for a snap election.<br />
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==Electoral system==<br />
Elysium uses a [[w:Electoral district|multi-member constituency]] system each of which elect their Grand Senators with a system of [[w:Mixed-member proportional representation|party voting]] to determine who gets the seats. Seats are disrupted to parties proportionally through use of the [[w:D'Hondt method|D'Hondt method]]. Each Commonwealth and Province acted as its own multi-member constituency ranging from five seats in Elyria to one is Kaiserhof making it the only single seat constituency. The seats in the Grand Senate remained at twenty-five.<br />
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All votes, with exceptions of spoiled ballots and votes for independent candidates, are tabulated to a nation-wide party vote. These votes are used to elect 30% of the seats in the Grand Senate with a system of proportional representation. These seats are given out to parties based on which one has the most unproportionable low number of seats.<br />
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==Campaign and candidates==<br />
===Nationalist Democrats===<br />
[[File:Elliot Doe's 5 principles.png|300px|thumb|right]]<br />
Nationalist Democrats released the most campaign material of any party in the election with dozens of posters and speeches being released. The Nationalist Democrats positioned themselves as the strongest supporters of the recently restored monarch, greatest opposition to those who supported the former republic, and an agent of reform against the Progressive Party increasingly held in contempt by the people due to their actions against constitutional reform. The Nationalist Democrats also centered their campaign around pointing out the negative records of the many previously popular Progressives who now found themselves without a mandate from the people. <br />
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The Nationalist Democratic Party began the process to select a leader and deputy leader in late November. Incumbent Elliot Doe was backed by nearly every Grand Senator from the party and no others stood against him allowing him to be elected unanimously. This was in large part due to the Nationalist Democrats winning their first nationwide polls and the successful restoration of monarchy which Doe was associated with more so than any other ND. [[Tau|Barclay]] democrat Moustapha Hoteit was re-elected Deputy Leader of the party also running unopposed. Elliot Doe outright endorsed Moustpha Hotiet this time around stating:<br />
{{Quote|He [Moustapha Hotiet] has served this party and Elysium well, he frankly deserves to be Deputy Chancellor.|Elliot Doe, 13 December 2021}}<br />
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Upon selecting their candidates the Nationalist Democrats focused their attention on attacking then leader of the Progressive Party, [[Sean Dagda|Sean O'Neill]]. In particular they focused on the O'Neill premiership in Daeltheria and how he did not pass any legislation or make any major reforms to the executive government in his 327 day tenure. Another focus on the Nationalist Democrats was that in O'Neill's 358 days a Grand Senator he did not pass any legislation. This external pressure on O'Neill aided the attempts within his own party to remove him from power before the election, after being removed the Nationalist Democrats shifted their campaign more toward their own policy due to the friendship between Doe and new Progressive leader [[Thomas Bainbridge]].</div>Elysium