1862 Galcean Federal Election

Federal Elections were held in Kortaine to elect all 501 members to the Kortaine Chamber of Represenatives. The elections took place after the signing of the Constitution of Kortaine, and after the Kortaine Civil War, where Anti-Monarchist civilians took up arms against the King.

Democratic
The Democratic party was the first party to form. It promoted more democratization, a smaller federal government, and lower tariffs. It was created by Nicholas B. Johnson, and William Stockton. The party was popular in rural areas for its Anti-Tariff policy, though it was unpopular in highly industrial cities where they benefited from tariffs. Johnson was nominated by the party to be its leader in the election.

National
The National party was formed in opposition to the Democratic party. Creator of the national party, Phillip P. Kennedy, had a long time rivalry with Nicholas B. Johnson and refused to let him become Prime Minister. Thus, he formed the national party to challenge Johnson. The National party supported lowering immigration, raising tariffs to a moderate amount, and increasing infrastructure spending. Kennedy was initially going to lead the party in the election, but a few months before the election he died from pneumonia. Henry Shaw, a quite unknown figure in Kortaine politics was chosen as the party leader in a tight race.

Labor
The Labor party was created by a group of Socialists to counter the capitalist Nationals and Democrats. They supported lowering tariffs like the Democrats, but also creating new infrastructure projects. They also promoted the idea of an income tax. While the party was popular in some areas, it was unpopular in most regions and only had small support.