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Republic of the Midlands, 2022

This scenario uses Prime Minister Infinity with the Australian-style instant runoff / preferential voting system and is part of a “splintered states” alternate history that I’ve been working on.

The Republic of the Midlands has been a largely conservative country since the late 1970s, but between frustration over high inflation, the lingering effects of the Covid pandemic, and the retirement of the long-serving and popular Prime Minister Terry Branstad, the opposition Farmer-Labor Party have the best chance at victory since their 2004 defeat. The realignment seen in other nations, with rural and working-class voters moving right and educated middle-class voters moving left, has been diminished – but not entirely averted – in the MIdlands, thanks to the more populist profile of Farmer-Labor. The Conservatives are also facing a challenge from the right in the form of the right-populist National Party, though preference flows from National are expected to favor the Conservatives. (NOTE: Whoever you select as party leaders will be assumed to have been in their position for a period of time already. Hence, the Conservative Party leader is always the incumbent Prime Minister.)

Download link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/161GeuR1CzwTBL7I_QGqkFQbTTymkR1w1/view?usp=drive_link

United Kingdom – 2029

After five turbulent years in power, the Labour government must face a discontented electorate in 2029., and the election could be one of the most unpredictable in the nation’s history. The rise of Reform and the Greens threatens to eclipse the traditional Labour-Conservative divide, while the Liberal Democrats and regionalist parties eye opportunities for gains of their own. With the first-past-the-post system setting the stage for narrow upsets, any number of outcomes may be possible.

(I will try to do occasional updates as the election gets closer. For now, this mostly just has the 2024 candidates, without the Workers’ Party but with Your Party added.)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F76IOQ6hJJf7aL1nujEv4c7zniKe3C3G/view?usp=drive_link

Celtic Republic – 2025 – Instant Runoff Version

The scenario is available for download here.

You don’t need the seat calculator for this version, but the file does contain some useful background information on the scenario:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xSRP_eeM-IMg_NlteIY1-g7AH0sOT5cDGzXa38FtnWk/edit?usp=drive_link

Have fun, and let me know if you find the Easter Eggs!

Celtic Republic – 2025 – Proportional Representation Version

The Celtic Republic – consisting of Brittany (Breizh), Cornwall (Kernow), Ireland (Éire), the Isle of Man (Mannin), Scotland (Alba), and Wales (Cymru) – holds elections every four years under a system of mixed-member proportional representation, with half of the seats awarded by local first-past-the-post and half as levelling seats based on the party vote. For the past four years, a grand coalition of Christian democrats, socialists, and liberals has governed the country. Cost of living, immigration, and foreign relations all weigh on the electorate’s minds as they choose the next government.

The scenario itself is downloadable here.

You’ll want to use the seat calculator available here (the file also contains background information about the scenario):
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xSRP_eeM-IMg_NlteIY1-g7AH0sOT5cDGzXa38FtnWk/edit?gid=1233407035#gid=1233407035

Have fun, and let me know if you find the Easter Eggs!

Australia 1975 – The Dismissal

1975 – Australia – The Dismissal Download

A series of controversial decisions has culminated in Governor-General John Kerr’s dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam and his appointment of Malcolm Fraser, who did not have a lower house majority, in his place. Whitlam’s supporters are furious at Kerr’s actions, but many voters are more concerned about his turbulent handling of the economy.

Alberta – 2015

Premier Jim Prentice, shortly after assuming the leadership of Alberta’s long-established Progressive Conservatives, has introduced a tough budget and called an election, gambling that he can capitalize on the seeming weakness of his rivals on both the right and the left. While most expect the PCs to win, some warn that this election might finally see the end of an Albertan political dynasty.

Designed for the PM4E2011 Canada engine. Many thanks to Patine for the municipal flags.

Link to download:
https://www.mediafire.com/?vhpa2nvq8hd9h9o

(UPDATED to include a working link.)

Australia – 1975

A series of controversial decisions has culminated in Governor-General John Kerr’s dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam nad his appointment of Malcolm Fraser, who did not have a lower house majority, in his place. Though Whitlam’s supporters are furious, many voters are more concerned about his turbulent handling of the economy.

Playable parties are Liberal, Labor, National Country, Democratic Labor, and Independent – no alternate leaders as of now. I am more than happy to hear feedback and consider further changes!

Australia – 1975