Democratic Republican VictoryAugust 3182Federalists were delivered a defeat at the polls losing control of Congress and the Senate as well as the Presidency. Democratic Republican Presidential candidate Davis Jefferson defeated Federalist incumbent Samuel Adams by a slim margin 53%-47%. Democratic Republicans under current Senate rules captured 80 Senate seats and a slim majority in the Congress 232-203. The voter turnout was at 48%, nearly three times as much as the 3178 election.
"I believe our defeat came about because we took our mandate too far. We had won 100% of the vote, but the country was not ready for some of our reforms and our competition was able to capitalize on this. We are certain we will be victorious in the next election. Until then, we shall remain the loyal opposition,"
Former President Samuel Adams.
Newly elected President Davis Jefferson of the Democratic Republicans Federalists Regain PowerAugust 3186Federalist were brought back into power in a historic election between dueling parties. The Federalists picked up 72 seats giving them a commanding lead in the Congress at 63%-37% of the seats. Federalists also won 80 out of 100 Senate seats. Former President Samuel Adams won against his political rival Davis Jefferson with 67%-37%. Voter turnout was higher than the last election by 10% points up to 58%.
Political scientists believe the Federalist victory is due to a significantly high tax rate the Democratic Republicans passed in February 3185, which increased all tax brackets to 90% from 10%. Federalists capitalized on the discontent by promising to lower taxes on all brackets.
Jelbanian Senate Restructured The Jelbanian Senate is to be restructured whereby Senators will be elected on the basis of popular vote in each region. For example, a party that receives 55% of the vote will receive 11 Senators and a party that receives 45% of the vote will receive 45%. The total chamber is 100 Senators that will reflect the will of the people better than the previous Senates that were lopsided 80-20 in previous elections. The modification to the Senate will not take effect until the July 3190 election.
Tax Code Reformed Federalists cut taxes dramatically from 90% for all tax brackets to 10%. Spending was reduced and prioritized to ensure a balanced budget. The biggest reason for the Democratic Republican defeat in 3186 was the increase in taxes from 10% to 90%.