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The 2040 Midwest Democrats Leadership election was triggered when previous leader Danna Wilson was deafened in a party motion of no confidence. Deputy leader Samuel Sutton become interim leader and immediately organized an election. Minister for Woman and Equalities, Lily Weak, became the first candidate to declare their candidacy. This was followed by Interim leader Samuel Sutton and Finance minister Daniel Deegen. Three days later former deputy Prime Minister Elize Wilpon announced her candidacy. Two days later Michigan Prime Minister Cara Xiping declared. Danna Wilson then declared despite the corruption allegation hanging over her head. Finally Nebraska Prime Minister Rebecca Stein declared as the final candidate after failing to convince Omaha Mayor (and her wife) Harper Jennings to run.

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First Round
''' Under the party constitution the first rounds are held by delegate votes before the members vote. After initially being dismissed both Stein and Xiping turned out to be formidable opponents as leaders of the left wing Democratic Socialist faction of the party they had a key constituency. The first round saw a landslide victory for Lily Weak.

First round Delegate votes
As the last place candidate Prime Minister Wilson was eliminated and she resigned as prime minister two days later after Special Prosecutor Ellen Gavey recommended corruption charges be brought against her.
 * Lily Weak: 1,005
 * Rebecca Stein: 104
 * Cara Xiping: 22
 * Samuel Sutton: 20
 * Daniel Deegen: 14
 * Elize Wilpon: 10
 * Danna Wilson: 1