J Andres Presidential Election, 2068

The 2068 J Andres Presidential Election was held on October 27, 2068 to elect the President of J Andres.

Background
Incumbent President, Emily Gibbons had just completed her first term. Gibbons received widespread support for the victorious Vinsalian Conflict. Gibbons also was strongly supported by women. During the Gibbons presidency, the President, Monarch, Premier, and two of three department ministers were women. The Communist party nominated Lanier Governor, Brad Henault as their candidate. Henault ran on a western-focused platform similar to many previous Communist candidates. Henault channeled support associated with the revolution in the Navajo Union. The Anchor party nominated Walter Kennedy, former governor of Hyannis. Kennedy ran on a pro-business platform, seeking to grow J Andres corporations influence overseas.

Results
Emily Gibbons was elected President, with a clean sweep of all six provinces. Gibbons was the first President to receive a plurality of the popular vote in a 3-way race.

Appointments
Emily Gibbons retained all three of her departmental ministers.
 * Minister of Foreign Affairs -- Charlotte Laurent
 * Minister of War and Defense -- Thomas Malvern
 * Minister of Domestic Affairs -- Marissa Roth