J Andres Commune Elections, 2064

The 2064 J Andres Commune Elections were held on October 28, 2064 to elect the 870 senators of the J Andres Commune.

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
The 2064 elections saw a large surge of popularity for the Nationalist Party, with many senators riding on the coattails of the popular Presidential candidate, and long-time Senator, Emily Gibbons. With Gibbons, no longer able to serve as the head of the Nationalist Party in the Commune, Ashley Carpenter, a former Governor of Puerto Pacis, was selected, with Gibbons blessing to lead the Commune.