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==== The Midterm Elections ====

'''Shitmaster LarKcuavian''''s vice-presidency turned into a deeply polarizing subject in '''SwagBallian''' society in the weeks after the election. Although detractors were already present since the very beginning, the recently attempted coup, although deeply undemocratic and aimed at mostly imaginary threats <ref group="note"> Vice-president '''LarKcuavian''' was believed to possess more executive permissions than actually present. </ref>, it showed strong fervor against the current government. It is for this reason that the '''mod team''', in all their wisdom, decided to once again allow the people of '''SwagCord''' to exercise their democratic will - for the people can truly never be wrong.

Two months into '''LarKcuavian''''s term, midterm elections were to be called, in order to elect the newly formed '''Senate''', in order to allow more server members to actively participate in the server's governance. The roles and the composition of the '''Senate''' at the time still undefined, a server-wide referendum was sent out, letting the people decide how they are to be governed - by choosing one of two hand-selected options from the always benevolent '''Party'''.

{| class="wikitable"

! Constitutional Referendum

! Date Held

! Result

|-

| The definition of the composition of the newly-created '''Senate'''. Choice between ''"3 elected representatives"'' and ''"4 elected representatives with the '''Vice-Swagsident''', appointed by the '''Swagsident''', serving as the tie-breaker."''

| style="text-align:center" | May 15th, 2024

| style="background:#9eff9e; text-align:center" | 3 senators (93.75% in favor)

|-

| The defining of the powers of the '''Senate'''. Choice between ''"advisory powers"'' and ''"binding legislative power, compensated by the expansion of the executive power of the '''Swagsident''' and '''Vice-Swagsident'''."''

| style="text-align:center" | May 15th, 2024

| style="background:#9eff9e; text-align:center" | Advisory powers (71.43% in favor)

|-

| Making the records of '''#🏛-senate''' viewable to the public.

| style="text-align:center" | May 22th, 2024

| style="background:#9eff9e; text-align:center" | Yes (63.64% in favor)

|-

|}

The election was set for May 18, with a much shorter election cycle than the previous time, and more seats to compete for.

===== NSP =====

In light of the rumors surrounding the midterm elections before their official announcement, on May 12, '''Dainis''' of the '''New SwagBalls Sharty Booru Party''' (NSSBP) approached '''Chauka''', still the leader of the '''SwagBalls Democratic Party''' (SDP), with the idea to merge the two parties into one, uniting them together to make the elections count. Together they would form the '''New SwagBalls Democratic Shartyist Party''' (NSDSP)!

With a past history of radical '''anti-Homestuck''' comments, including calls for their lynching, parallels were immediately drawn with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazi_Party an unfortunate historical acronym] the party's name seemed to evoke. The party leadership was quick to shut down such comments, and immediately searched for a way to rebrand, finally settling on the '''New Sharty Party''' (NSP) - a party with a platform inspired by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dario_Juri%C4%8Dan the satirical 2019 presidential campaign of Croatian political activist Dario Juričan], and a simple motto - '''"Corruption for all!"'''

A new channel was to be created, archiving the two of the previous parties, and as was custom, an emoji was to be used to represent the movement. '''Dainis''' considered a lightning bolt as a representation of corruption, but decided against it following past blunders. Instead, '''Chauka''' recommended ✴, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Sun_(symbol) which was once again put into question by critics] <ref group="note"> '''Walter''' and '''LarKc'''. </ref>, before 😽👍 was finally settled on.

Despite many unfortunate coincidences that came to be as the party was being set up, as '''Charter''' was brought onto the team, the NSP quickly became the election favorites, with all three of its candidates expected to take a seat in '''Senate''', allowing for complete control of the legislature.

===== The Debate =====

===== Results =====

'''Xertun''''s performance during the debate has been credited by many to have been the sole reason for such a strong showing during voting night.

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 ==== The Midterm Elections ====
+'''Shitmaster LarKcuavian''''s vice-presidency turned into a deeply polarizing subject in '''SwagBallian''' society in the weeks after the election. Although detractors were already present since the very beginning, the recently attempted coup, although deeply undemocratic and aimed at mostly imaginary threats <ref group="note"> Vice-president '''LarKcuavian''' was believed to possess more executive permissions than actually present. </ref>, it showed strong fervor against the current government. It is for this reason that the '''mod team''', in all their wisdom, decided to once again allow the people of '''SwagCord''' to exercise their democratic will - for the people can truly never be wrong.
+Two months into '''LarKcuavian''''s term, midterm elections were to be called, in order to elect the newly formed '''Senate''', in order to allow more server members to actively participate in the server's governance. The roles and the composition of the '''Senate''' at the time still undefined, a server-wide referendum was sent out, letting the people decide how they are to be governed - by choosing one of two hand-selected options from the always benevolent '''Party'''.
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Constitutional Referendum
+! Date Held
+! Result
+|-
+| The definition of the composition of the newly-created '''Senate'''. <br> Choice between ''"3 elected representatives"'' and ''"4 elected representatives with the '''Vice-Swagsident''', appointed by the '''Swagsident''', serving as the tie-breaker."''
+| style="text-align:center" | May 15th, 2024
+| style="background:#9eff9e; text-align:center" | 3 senators <br> (93.75% in favor)
+|-
+| The defining of the powers of the '''Senate'''. <br> Choice between ''"advisory powers"'' and ''"binding legislative power, compensated by the expansion of the executive power of the '''Swagsident''' and '''Vice-Swagsident'''."''
+| style="text-align:center" | May 15th, 2024
+| style="background:#9eff9e; text-align:center" | Advisory powers <br> (71.43% in favor)
+|-
+| Making the records of '''#🏛-senate''' viewable to the public.
+| style="text-align:center" | May 22th, 2024
+| style="background:#9eff9e; text-align:center" | Yes <br> (63.64% in favor)
+|-
+|}
+The election was set for May 18, with a much shorter election cycle than the previous time, and more seats to compete for.
+===== NSP =====
+In light of the rumors surrounding the midterm elections before their official announcement, on May 12, '''Dainis''' of the '''New SwagBalls Sharty Booru Party''' (<b style="color:#ff0000">NSSBP</b>) approached '''Chauka''', still the leader of the '''SwagBalls Democratic Party''' (<b style="color:#660080">SDP</b>), with the idea to merge the two parties into one, uniting them together to make the elections count. Together they would form the '''New SwagBalls Democratic Shartyist Party''' (<b style="color:#b20040">NSDSP</b>)!
+With a past history of radical '''anti-Homestuck''' comments, including calls for their lynching, parallels were immediately drawn with [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nazi_Party an unfortunate historical acronym] the party's name seemed to evoke. The party leadership was quick to shut down such comments, and immediately searched for a way to rebrand, finally settling on the '''New Sharty Party''' (<b style="color:#b20040">NSP</b>) - a party with a platform inspired by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dario_Juri%C4%8Dan the satirical 2019 presidential campaign of Croatian political activist Dario Juričan], and a simple motto - '''"Corruption for all!"'''
+A new channel was to be created, archiving the two of the previous parties, and as was custom, an emoji was to be used to represent the movement. '''Dainis''' considered a lightning bolt as a representation of corruption, but decided against it following past blunders. Instead, '''Chauka''' recommended ✴, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Sun_(symbol) which was once again put into question by critics] <ref group="note"> '''Walter''' and '''LarKc'''. </ref>, before 😽👍 was finally settled on.
+Despite many unfortunate coincidences that came to be as the party was being set up, as '''Charter''' was brought onto the team, the <b style="color:#b20040">NSP</b> quickly became the election favorites, with all three of its candidates expected to take a seat in '''Senate''', allowing for complete control of the legislature.
+===== The Debate =====
+===== Results =====
+'''Xertun''''s performance during the debate has been credited by many to have been the sole reason for such a strong showing during voting night.
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