Imperial Senate Election, 1265 (Premysloides Dynasty)

Background
Imperial Senate election of 1265 was first election since restoration of Empire and Imperial Reformation, that widely strenghtened position of Imperial Senate. While Imperial Senate lack any power to curtail decisions of Emperor, Senate position and authority was restored to much better situation, then in pre-Restoration era. Senate also regained various rights and respect that lost during 7th century.

According imperial laws only male or widows, adults, literate, full-right citizens paying taxes, could vote in Imperial Senate elections. This reduced voter base to about 12% of overall population. However, turnout was extremly high. In old Roman Republic and old Empire, voting turnout was at best 10%, now it was about 41%, which surprised many aristocrats, bureaucrats and officials. About 328,000 citizens participated in voting for three candidates.

Populare Imperiales was joint alliance of Populares and Imperial Faction. Optimates nominate as solo party and Merchants created candidate list with Liberals. Ultraconservatives did not participate and declare support for Imperial candidate, Constantine Chadenos. Popular Imperiales: Constantine Chadenos

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Optimates: Evangelios Porfyrius

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Liberal Merchants: Benicio Torrez
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