Polls tighten in two key races ahead of final tally

[Election Central] October 12

With 40 hours remaining until polls close across The South Pacific, current voting patterns suggest tight races in two races.




In the most closely watched race of every election season, Mr. The Serres Republic is leading first-time Prime Ministerial candidate and Minister of Regional Affairs Islands of Unity 12 to 9 votes.

The Minister of Military Affairs also show a surprising tight race. Chair Roavin is running uncontested in the election but a strong showing by Re-Open-Nominations (RON) has the favourite looking nervous ahead of Sunday’s final tally by the Election Commission. The race has Chair Roavin ahead in an 11 to 10 vote.

Councillor Pencil Sharpeners is having an easier time dispatching with RON. The candidate for Minister of Regional Affairs currently has an unanimous vote of 21 to 0 vote.

In the race for Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Military Affairs Somyrion leads Associate Justice Glen-Rhodes (Sandaoguo) by 15 to 7 votes.

While current voting patterns suggest a close race for Prime Minister and Minister of Military Affairs, private voting may tip the scales in either direction. The anonymised private ballots will be released along with the election results by Election Commissioner Belschaft.

Polling stations will close on the 14th of October at 00:00 BST (23:00 UTC 13th of October).