J Andres Commune Elections, 2072

The 2072 J Andres Commune Elections were held on October 29, 2072 to elect the 888 senators of the J Andres Commune.

Background
The center of power in North America was shifting, as California, North Mexico, and the North American Commonwealth integrated the newly formed SSR into their western alliance. The four nations grew leaps and bounds economically compared to the other North American neighbors. Foreign Affairs Minister Charlotte Laurent was displeased with President Emily Gibbons stance on the new alliance of four and felt J Andres should take a tougher, more aggressive stance against them. Laurent ran as the Anchor party candidate while Diego Salamanca, Governor of Lanier and regional restaurant magnate was nominated as the Communist party candidate. Emily Gibbons was elected to her third term as President, albeit by a smaller margin than in 2068.

Results
The Nationalist party saw minor losses in the 2068 election due to continued pro-Communist support for the rise of the Southwest Socialist Republic over the Navajo Union.