J Andres Commune Elections, 2068

The 2068 J Andres Commune Elections were held on October 27, 2068 to elect the 888 senators of the J Andres Commune.

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
The Nationalist party saw minor losses in the 2068 election due to Communist backlash over the Vinsalian conflict and pro-Communist support for the rise of the Southwest Socialist Republic over the Navajo Union. Many changes were also do to demographic shifts as the population of the west, including Danbury continued to swell.