May 2021 Doggerland presidential election

The May 2021 Doggerland presidential election was held in May 2021 to determine the next President of Doggerland. In the first round none of the 4 candidates (Rune Tien-Liong, Baveland Moss, Joris Jansen and Beady IV) got over half the vote and the election went into a runoff. The runoff was between Rune Tien-Liong and Baveland Moss, and Rune Tien-Liong won by a hair with 50.6% of the vote to Baveland Moss' 49.4%.

Background
The CEB as proposed by the DL's co-leader Heiligerhahn passed with 2/3rds support, in it included a provision for monthly presidential elections. The president's only role is an aesthetic one, and does not interfere with the actual government of the Prime Minister. The meta reason behind this is that serverwide elections were abolished following the senate's abolition.

In order to qualify a run for president, candidates must submit 15 signatures from a minimum of 4 parties. 5 maximum signatures from within the candidate's own party and 3 external parties. Once a sheet is completed, candidates can submit it to the moderation team to have their qualification verified and their name be included on the ballot.

Candidates participating in primaries do not need the 15 signature list immediately, however will be required to fill it out upon their primary victory. Candidates can run external to their own party if they fail to win their party's nomination.

Forward Presidential Alliance
Main article: May 2021 Forward Presidential Alliance presidential primaries

Declared candidacy

 * Yma McRachubolk
 * Rune Tien-Liong
 * Elian Frias Aldo (God)


 * Avery Wagers
 * Owfedcdl
 * Shawty like a Melody
 * Buzzsaw
 * Richard Nixon

Withdrew before the Primary

 * Burr Johnson

Reform Doggerland Alliance
Main article: May 2021 Reform Doggerland Alliance presidential primaries

Declared candidacy

 * Baveland Moss
 * Rickroll999
 * Jack Walker

Withdrew before the Primary

 * Pax Americana

Declared candidacy

 * Enrico McPartland
 * Joris Jansen (MapDude)
 * Barney Fiskmann

Declared candidacy

 * Beady
 * Kenson (New Character)

Reactions
The results of the election had mixed reception. Some were quick to congratulate FPA ticket for their victory while many on the right-wing bloc had chosen to hurl allegations of fraud, or call for additional inspection of the voting results as the election was too close to call. There was also controversy over how Benjamin LeDuc had chosen to extend the voting period leading many to presume that he was purposefully attempting to attain more votes for the RDA ticket.

Eventually, the controversy died down and it was confirmed that Rune Tien-Liong had won the presidency by precisely one vote and Baveland himself would also congratulate Tien-Liong's victory with others following suit.