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by The Allied States of URA Public Affairs. . 64 reads.

URA Election Announcement

URA March Election
United Regions Alliance Election Results

The United Regions Alliance (URA) has chosen incumbent Vice President Rei Khan from Cape of Good Hope to serve as the ninth President of the Alliance, heartily defeating former two-term President Suvmia from Ridgefield for the role with an 11-vote lead. This election cycle saw 53 votes, sitting right near the median vote count for URA elections, albeit continuing a trend of smaller voter counts since last July. Now-President Rei Khan ran on a platform of promoting and assisting more URA World Assembly authors, strengthening our member base, as well as seeking out foreign relations with other like-minded organizations and alliances.

The election races for Vice President, Director of Foreign Affairs, Director of Internal Affairs, and Director of Cultural Affairs were all uncontested this cycle. Savonir, World Assembly Delegate from Aelstun, was acclaimed as Vice President with 79.2%, running on a platform of revising Foreign Affairs agreements as well as revamping the WA Recommendation apparatus. Acclaimed as Director of Foreign Affairs with 77.4% support was The Notorious Mad Jack, hailing from Britannia Prima. Outgoing Conch Kingdom Minister of Foreign Affairs Timiskrane received 92.5% support entering into the position of Director of Internal Affairs, looking to improve URA member engagement as well as reinforce the URA's R/D neutral stance by focusing on internal security. The final position, Director of Cultural Affairs, was taken by North South North West Kansas with 84.9% support.

Regionally, Lands End and Conch Kingdom took the lead in vote share, together garnering 42% of the total votes cast. Lands End also led URA members in its increase between WA voting power and their impact on the election, jumping over 8 points. By contrast, Anteria had the least impact compared to their Wa voting power, dropping by over 8 percent. On average, URA member regions that voted in the election experienced a slight increase in voting power, with the median increase hovering just below 1 percent.

With the upcoming release of Frontiers, the URA is in an interesting position with regard to its mission of UCR support. With a new slate of cabinet members, the future indeed looks bright.

Electoral Commentary

Several statements a regarding the election were made. Outgoing President Vulshine made a statement as the election results were released, reflecting upon their time in office:

Vulshine wrote:My dear Alliance Members,

It has been my greatest honour to have been here, and served as your President, for two terms, one impactful after the other. I do thank Oyussa, my immediate predecessor on the job, the very talented Rei, my Vice President, the first administrative pick I ever made to the Cabinet, and the members of the Alliance Cabinet, Echo, Freed, Zahar, and all those who have served with me, in my time as Vice President and then President.

While my time may be marked with inactivity, and a call for change, I am extremely happy that we have managed to bring in more regions into this home of ours, from the United Empires of Carson, to Citreon. During my long tenure, we have managed to conduct multiple URA Showcases, organise the TWP-URA WA Training Camp, a state visit to the Empire of Great Britain, and new cultural partnerships with the TWP and TNP, our traditional allies.

I do remember the time when I first entered a URA Office, that of Deputy PR Director, it was a time of chaos, with the TDR saga, and the whole question about Presidency and the candidates in those elections. Each time we have stood, and have grown to greater heights. A good friend of mine once said, "A person's legacy lives longer than that person itself." It is no surprise that being your President has been the greatest honour I have had in my entire NS Career.

I entered as Vice President, promising to do more, reform our Alliance, clean up our statute books, and get it moving forward. Through these few months, many tough decisions were taken, and I specially thank Ellenberg and Suvmia, at the Founder's Office for their constant support in ensuring those decisions can be taken. As I leave today, with an Alliance that is stronger, ready for change, my advice to all the elected Directors would be, serve this Alliance with all heart, and it will reward you with more. I'm always available!

President-elect Rei Khan made a brief statement following the election:

Rei Khan wrote:Thank you to all who voted for me, and to those who didn't, I hope I can put your minds at ease. My term will be focused on community engagement, culture, and binding with our allies and fellow URA Regions. Running against Suvmia, it took some work. I didn't think I had much of a chance, but I'll do my best. Together, with my cabinet, we'll work towards a better URA!

Newly elected Director of Internal Affairs Timiskrane also made a brief statement:

Timiskrane wrote:I want to thank the citizens of the URA for this opportunity and for putting their trust in me with overwhelming support. I am committed to a mission of quiet competency, no massive changes or sweeping reforms, just doing my job to the best of my ability to keep this Alliance running. I hope that in my term we will see a united and cooperating URA that will remain secure in the F/S era through the URA Reserve Force.


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The Allied States of URA Public Affairs

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