1780 Hesternia federal election

Federal elections were held in Hesternia on 15 November 1780. The election saw the Nationalist Party led by Stephen F. Romney retain their majority in the Chamber of Representatives. Shortly following the election, Chancellor Stephen F. Romney resigned due to health problems.

Background
Chancellor Stephen F. Romney was greatly popular. During his term in office, the economy was relatively strong, and the country seemed to generally do better. Romney, being a reformer, went against his party and attempted to root out corruption within the government, which his party opposed. Party leader Charles Anderson attempted to thwart Romneys attempts, but continuously failed at every opportunity. The most important event during Romneys term was the war with Estearea. The war was over the island of Sicily, and either it belonged to Hesternia or Estearea. Eventually, relations broke down between Hesternia and Estearea, and both countries went to war over the island. Sicily was of decent size, and could help determine who controlled the trade in the Mediterranean Sea.

The war for Sicily
Hesternia forces, led by General Thomas Clinton, invaded the island. The initial attempted capture failed, after the Hesternian military was forced back onto Hesternian land. Again, General Thomas Clinton launched an attack. The siege of Bascalia lasted for months, with Bascalia being the largest and most important city in Sicily. Fighting occurred for months, until in August of 1779, when Hesternian forces took control of Bascalia, and effectively taking control of Sicily.

Since Sicily was now conquered, Hesternia was able to basically control the trade in the Mediterranean Sea.

Results
The Nationalist party was able to retain their majority in the Chamber of Representatives, and they even won 32 more seats.