Voter apathy a major concern on Bajor
BAJOR — A poll of eligible voters on Bajor this week has shown that nearly three in every five Bajorans do not plan to vote in this year’s presidential election.
Government & Politics
Berengaria Caucus ends, candidates speak
BERENGARIA VII – The main event of the Berengaria Caucus took place earlier today with the Presidential Panel featuring three of the four established major…
Bajoran author Pela Zhor speaks at opening of Berengaria Caucus
BERENGARIA VII — The Berengaria VII Caucus began today in the capital city of Urraca, with all major (and even many minor) candidates in this year’s presidential race present.
Candidate Narala faces questions about crime lord’s sudden acquittal
NIMBUS III – In a stunning decision, Vivian Voreic, a known Orion crime lord, has been acquitted of all charges in the Nimbus system.
Presidential ribbon cutting or something more?
PARIS, EARTH — It is hardly news that the exact contents of a President’s speech be unknown to the greater public or even some insiders reporters go to for sources and sound bites. What is unusual is that the President of the United Federation of Planets should make no mention of the contents of her largest speech of the year, and perhaps the last major one of her career and then fly off to a soon to be completed space station on the far side of Federation space.
President embattled and candidates emboldened
PARIS, EARTH — It seems the superlative ‘Most Popular’ has been stripped from President Nanietta Bacco. In a detailed poll released this week, only 11% approved of her handling of the current Federation Transport Union crisis, with 55% disapproving and 33% undecided. While her overall poll numbers remain high, the polls on the individual issues and current crises are abysmal.
Presidential prospectives court public opinion
PARIS, EARTH — With three candidates officially in the race and Federation President Nan Bacco herself still undeclared, the 2392 elections have come off to a false start with a lack of popular or notable candidates only a month before the deadline for declaring their intent to run.
Terra Novan Kevin Steiner makes long-rumored presidential bid official
TERRA NOVA — In an unsurprising announcement, Terra Novan councilman Kevin Steiner officially announced his candidacy for the Federation presidency.
Narala of Nimbus III joins race for the presidency
NIMBUS III — On the heels of Ambassador Lily Ventu’s presidential campaign announcement, Nimbus III Chief Administrator Narala joined the race for the presidency.
Ambassador Lily Ventu announces campaign for the presidency
EARTH — Ambassador Lily Ventu formally announced her candidacy today for the Presidency of the United Federation of Planets, becoming the first official challenger to incumbent Nan Bacco.