Foong vs. McQueeny in Run Off
NATIONAL - Progressive Steven Foong faces Conservative Christopher McQueeny in a second round election run off triggered by their tie for the third seat in the Royal Assembly. They each received 45%; the support of five out of eleven electors. Resting on the outcome of today's election is the question of whether Morovia's liberals will be shut out completely from next session's Royal Assembly.Conservative Leader David Oatney was pleased with his party's performance, but cautioned those who worried of a "Tory dictatorship" and explained that citizens "need not fear that in a free Morovia. We are going to work together as a team for the betterment of Morovia, not merely one political party. If Morovians disapprove of our team effort, there will be another election soon that will be a referendum on whether we delivered on our promises."
Minutes after conceding defeat, Progressive Peter Krembs urged electors to cast their ballot for Foong. In uncharacteristically strong language, he said, "I explicitly endorse Mr Foong over Mr McQueeny. If McQueeny is elected, the government will be controlled by unopposed mystical conservatives at a time when we need a consistently secular defense of free markets and free minds."
Foong led an accomplished career in the Armed Services before serving five terms as Peoples Representative. McQueeny first entered Morovia as a member of the clergy of the Apostolic Communion, and his political career has included service in the Royal Assembly.
Ballots must be returned no later than 11:59PM EST tonight. The results will be announced early tomorrow, with the State Opening of the Royal Assembly proceeding as planned.
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