J Andres Presidential Election, 2064

The 2064 J Andres Presidential Election was held on October 28, 2064 to elect the President of J Andres.

Background
Incumbent President, Evan McDowell, announced that he would not seek reelection for a fourth term in the 2064 elections. McDowell had served as President for the twelve years following the fifth reformation. His popularity had waned throughout the length of his final term, and most suggest that he did not seek reelection because it was doubtful he could win again. In the 2062 Gubernatorial elections, the Nationalist party surged due to a strong revitalization campaign led by Party Chairwoman, Senator Emily Gibbons. Gibbons served as a senator in the Commune since 2032 following the Queen's reformation. John Walker, Governor of Boston ran with the Anchor party nomination. Senator Cory Webb ran with the Communist party nomination, relying on his popularity from the Webb Anti-trust act, which effectively destroyed Annan Enterprises following Richard's Rebellion.

Results
Emily Gibbons was elected President, becoming the first female to do so in the 83 year history of J Andres. The eleven provinces voted strongly on geographic lines. Many traditionally Anchor party provinces, such as Boston and Hyannis, voted for Gibbons, while Mercton County, traditionally a Nationalist party stronghold, voted for Walker.

Appointments
Emily Gibbons appointed two new ministers, retaining the services of only one prior minister.
 * Minister of Foreign Affairs -- Charlotte Laurent
 * Minister of War and Defense -- Louis Kissinger
 * Minister of Domestic Affairs -- Marissa Roth