In a statement released on the 27th November, it was confirmed that a Special Official Election is going ahead.
Governor Blackwood said “Following the resignation of Interim Mayor Emma Nilsen, I am hereby announcing that I will personally assume direct oversight of Los Santos city operations, effective immediately. This extraordinary measure ensures stability while we implement an expedited special election process.”
The office of the governor has confirmed the election timeline too, with the winning mayoral candidate taking office on December 19th.
Revised Election Timeline
- Candidate Registration: December 1-7, 2024
- Campaign Period: December 8-15, 2024
- Election Days: December 16-17, 2024
- Results Certification: December 18, 2024
- New Administration Takes Office: December 19, 2024
The first step is to declare your intention to run for office. You can do this by contacting the Office Of The Governor ahead of the registration opening. ((Message Sherry On Discord))
However, registering as a candidate requires that you meet the guidelines set.
Position Requirements
Mayoral Candidates:
- Minimum age of 25
- Los Santos residency of at least 5 years
- No felony convictions
- Current on all city taxes
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
City Council Candidates (3 Districts):
- Minimum age of 25
- Los Santos residency of at least 5 years
- No felony convictions
- Current on all city taxes
- Must declare district representation
- (Western Los Santos – Representing: Vinewood, Rodeo, Mulholland, Market, Temple, Santa Maria, Verona Beach, and Marina)
- (Eastern Los Santos – Representing: East Beach, East Los Santos, El Corona, Little Mexico, Ganton, Idlewood, Jefferson, Glen Park, Las Colinas, Los Flores, Ocean Docks, and Willowfield)
- (Central Los Santos – Representing: Pershing Square, Downtown, Commerce, Conference Center, Verdant Bluffs, and Los Santos International Airport)
(( OOC requirements:
- Has a relatively clean administrative record or has a significant time break since the last administrative action, evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- Displays a willingness to collaborate and cooperate with other factions.
- A good understanding of the server rules and strives to maintain a high standard of roleplay quality.
- Demonstrates some observable knowledge of Legal Factions or a strong desire to learn about Legal Factions.
- Must have at least 50 hours of in-game time with any character (not necessarily the character you are running on). ))