Durham Nationalists/Election FAQ

The Durham Election FAQ

For the first time in history, the government of a Shartak town will be decided by a free and fair open election. This page aims to provide a brief overview of how you can participate in this historic event.

Who can vote?

The elections are open to anyone who has been a citizen of Durham longer than since the 15th of Feb, 2007.

Where can I vote?

To ensure transparency, the votes will be collected by a team of observers at the shaman in Durham, at [-70.648,+26.343].

When can I vote?

The voting will be on the 31st March 2007, from 00:00 to 24:00, server time - an in-game display of server time can be activated via the 'edit profile' page.

Who can I vote for?

Anyone who qualifies to vote can stand for the elections. Currently, the candidates are

• Nathan Hale, Durham Nationalists
• Commodore Jacobi, Durham Pistoleers

So what does the winner get?

The Durhamite with the most votes will become the Governor of Durham, and will be responsible for implementing a system of government. The various candidates have made differing promises of their intentions if they win - the most contentious areas are foreign policy, crime, and immigration.

Will there be future elections?

The Governor will be responsible for arranging elections for his replacement in no more than six months. If he fails to do this then the Nationalists will just force him to. We've already managed once...