Speaker Declares New Election Period

NAFTICON-Moments ago, Steven, current Speaker of the Republic of Antica, declared a new election period. It will begin on December 23, and, going against previous traditions, Cabinet appointments will be released on January 1, with the actual vote beginning on January 5.

After less than two months as Speaker, Steven seems to have had enough of what he has described as "the job from hell". He has endured heavy criticism since his first day on the job for topics ranging from unfair election procedures to his more recent blunderings during the Shirerithian Land talks. However, despite all of this, the Republic has prospered during Steven's eight weeks in office, gaining five new citizens and entering into negotiations for a large sum former Dinarchial land.

As of yet, no citizens have announced their candidacy.