2200 United Nations Secretary-General Election

The 2200 United Nations Secretary-General Election  was the first decennial election of the United Nations, held on February 3, 2200, to elect the first Secretary-General of the United Nations of Earth. The election was conducted electronically, leading to a high voter turnout of 64%. Dolores Muwanga, former President of the United States, was elected to her first term for the office of secretary-general almost unanimously, with 92.5% of the vote, and 5,282,747,148 raw vote total. She had virtually no major opposition, due to her popularity and influence in the unification of Earth.

Muwanga was endorsed by various organizations and media outlets, such as the Democracy Initiative, the AFL-CIO, the New Delhi Times, the Belt and Road Forum, the Compassion Coalition, and the United Auto Workers, among others. She campaigned on a platform of promoting peace, cooperation, and exploration among all regions and peoples of Earth, as well as advancing the development and application of Faster Than Light travel and the discovery of the hyperlane system that allowed travel to different star systems.

The election was widely regarded as a historic and momentous event, marking the first time that all humans on Earth participated in a single democratic process to choose their global leader. The election also coincided with the celebration of the third anniversary of the Earth Unification Accords, which established the United Nations of Earth as the sole sovereign government of the Sol System.

Background
The United Nations of Earth (UNE) was founded on November 4, 2197, following the signing of the Earth Unification Accords by representatives of all regions and nations on Earth. The accords were a result of decades of negotiations and cooperation among various political, economic, social, and environmental movements that sought to end the conflicts and divisions that plagued humanity for centuries. The accords also recognized the need for a unified and coordinated response to the challenges and opportunities posed by the rapid technological advancements and scientific discoveries that occurred in the late 22nd century.

One of these discoveries was the development of Faster Than Light (FTL) travel in 2198 by a team of scientists led by Dr. Johannes van der Meer. FTL travel enabled humans to travel beyond the limits of their solar system and explore other star systems. Another discovery was the existence of a hyperlane system in 2199 by a team of explorers led by Captain Maria Sanchez. These discoveries sparked a new wave of curiosity and enthusiasm among humans, as well as a sense of urgency and responsibility to protect and preserve their home planet. The UNE was seen as the best way to achieve these goals, as well as to foster a global culture of democracy, human rights, diversity, and solidarity.

The UNE was constituted as a federal parliamentary republic, with a bicameral legislature consisting of a United Earth Parliament and a United Earth Council. The parliament was to be composed of 500 members elected by proportional representation from 10 multi-member constituencies corresponding to the major regions of Earth. The council was to be composed of 100 members appointed by regional governments or organizations representing various interests and groups. The parliament and council shared legislative power and elected a prime minister as the head of government.

Candidates
Only one candidate officially registered for the election: Dolores Muwanga, former President of the United States. Muwanga was born in San Francisco, California, in 2161, as a child of immigrants from Kenya. She graduated from Harvard University with a degree in political science and law, and became a prominent human rights lawyer and activist. She was elected as a senator from California in 2192, and as the President of the United States in 2196.

As president, Muwanga played a crucial role in leading the negotiations and ratification of the Earth Unification Accords, which she considered as her greatest achievement. Muwanga announced her candidacy for the secretary-general on January 1, 2200, stating that she wanted to continue her work of building a better future for humanity. She declared herself as an independent candidate, without any affiliation to any political party or ideology. She said that she would represent the interests and values of all humans, regardless of their location, culture, or identity. She also said that she would focus on promoting peace, cooperation, and exploration among all regions and peoples of Earth, as well as advancing the development and application of FTL travel and the discovery of the hyperlane system.

No other candidate officially registered for the election, although some minor candidates and write-in candidates received a small number of votes. Some of these candidates were Vilbert Hansen, founder of Tesla, Inc.|Starworld, Jake Lane, former speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and Vanda Lida, Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

Campaign
Muwanga’s campaign was largely focused on presenting her vision and agenda for the UNE, as well as highlighting her achievements and experience as the president of the United States. She held several rallies and events across different regions and colonies of Earth, where she addressed various issues and challenges facing humanity, such as poverty, inequality, human rights, security, and exploration. She also participated in several interviews and debates with media outlets and civil society organizations, where she answered questions and discussed her policies and proposals.

Muwanga’s campaign slogan was “Together for a Better Future”, which reflected her message of unity and cooperation among all humans. She also used the slogan “The Sky is Not the Limit”, which referred to her ambition to expand human presence and influence beyond the solar system. She advocated for increasing funding and support for scientific research and development, especially in the fields of FTL travel and hyperlane exploration. She also proposed to establish a UNE Space Agency, which would coordinate and oversee all space-related activities and missions.