2276 Presidential Election

The Presidential Election of 2276 resulted in President Jessica Zent being re-elected by a margin of less than 3% in a close race against Minister Mitch Handers of Otago.

National Primary
The CNP Primary (using Moderate candidates as a tradition for the party) was the only open primary in the race.

Declared Candidates

 * Jessica Zent - Incumbent President of Cantonia, former Vice President, former Governor of East Brazil, Lieutenant Governor of East Brazil, and Assistant Member of Parliament.
 * Bob Cadin - Former Chancellor and Leader of the Opposition. Nominee in 2254.
 * Mike Castle - Former Member of Parliament for New Ecuador's 1st District and Deputy Minister for Defense.

National Voting First Round
The first round of the primary was conducted on January 8th, 2276. Incumbent President Jessica Zent won the nomination in a close race between her and former Chancellor Bob Cadin.

Declared Candidates

 * Paul Bernan - Deputy Chancellor of Cantonia and former Deputy Leader of the Opposition.
 * Mitch Handers - Minister of Economic Development, Member of Parliament, and former Governor of Otago.
 * Joe Rotchers - Councillor for Rio De Jenario.

NDP Voting First Round
Mitch Handers emerged as the nominee for the New Democrats on January 7th, 2276.