1787 Galcean Federal Election

The first Federal Election in Galcea took place on August 1, 1787. It occurred after the abolition of the Monarchy, and the creation of the Federal Republic of Galcea.

Background
The Monarchy in Galcea was unpopular, with decades of tyrannical rule under King William, the people demanded change. The new king, King Cunningham, introduced a referendum on which either the Monarchy should be abolished, or it should stay. With 91% of the vote, the people voted to abolish the monarchy. Surprisingly, King Cunningham relented and allowed the monarchy to be abolished. Thus, the Federal Republic of Galcea was born.

As soon was the Constitution was ratified, political parties began to form. The first was the Conservative party, which was a defender of Tariffs, a national bank, and large government. The founder of the party, Edward Blackburn, initially was going to lead the party in the election, but when Henry Camble, a man who was famous for his advocacy for the abolition of the monarchy, announced his support for the party, most party members flocked to him to lead. Camble initially declined to run, instead wanting Blackburn to run, but with the convincing of the people, and even Blackburn himself, Camble decided to run.

The second party to form was the Liberal part. The party advocated for low tariffs, and small government. The party also was against the idea of a national bank. George Henry Rose and James Pitten founded the party in opposition to Blackburn. George Henry Rose led the party in the election, and would be a popular face in the party.

All mainstream parties supported the constitution.