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Sorry, Idk why the thumbnail wont work for me. election day was held in Norden on 4/10/28 The election today is widely regarded as the most ideologically diverse in Norden's history. Ten candidates stood for office, but four dominated the national conversation: Alvar Strömgren — Freedom Absolutist Mattias Rydberg — Former President, Sovereignty Conservative Ingrid Hallström — Centrist Humanitarian Henrik Vassberg — Technocratic Reformer Turnout reached 87%, the Third‑highest since the Revolution. HOW THE ELECTION UNFOLDED Early Campaign Phase Alvar Strömgren began as a fringe candidate — fiery, uncompromising, and rhetorically sharp. But his message resonated with a growing segment of Nordans who feared creeping bureaucracy and wanted a return to the Revolution’s original spirit. His slogan: “Freedom is sacred — and it begins at home.” Mattias Rydberg campaigned on experience and stability. Ingrid Hallström campaigned on unity and compassion. Henrik Vassberg campaigned on modernization and digital rights. The first polls showed a three‑way race between Rydberg, Hallström, and Vassberg — with Strömgren rising steadily. A speech given by Strömgren titled “The Price of Freedom Is Eternal Vigilance” went viral, attracting millions of Nordan voters to his side. By the final month, Strömgren had become the emotional center of the election — the candidate who made people feel the Revolution again. Election Day: Turnout surged. Lines wrapped around polling stations. The atmosphere was festive but serious — Nordans treat voting as a civic ritual, with election day bieng a national holiday with many wonderful traditions stemming from it. Ranked‑Choice Voting Outcome (fictional, certified results) After three rounds of redistribution: - Alvar Strömgren — 54.1% - Ingrid Hallström — 45.9% Mattias Rydberg was eliminated in Round 2; his voters split almost evenly between Hallström and Strömgren. Henrik Vassberg’s supporters leaned slightly toward Strömgren due to shared privacy concerns. Official Certification The High Court certified the results within 48 hours. Alvar Strömgren became the 40th President of the Republic of Norden. His victory speech emphasized humility, vigilance, and the sacredness of liberty. AFTERMATH AND HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE Alvar Strömgren’s victory is widely seen in Norden as: - A reaffirmation of the Revolution’s spirit - A demand for transparency and restraint - A cultural shift toward civic responsibility - A rejection of creeping bureaucracy - A call for moral clarity in foreign policy His presidency begins with a mandate: Protect freedom at all costs — but protect it first at home. President Strömgren promises to slash foreign spending an things such as joint weapon programs and to use the money to improve infrastructure in Norden. In the first few days of his presidency he already passes the "Nordans first" initiative. promising the people that they will be looked after before any other nation is taken into account. Strömgren also promises allies that he will not leave them on their own in case of invasion, but will be always looking after "Nordans first" likewise, he has made clear his policy; Freedom is endowed upon all regardless of creed or of clan. and so, we must protect the freedoms of everyone worldwide, so that they not be trampled on. However we are always going to look out for our own freedoms first.