2282 Presidential Election

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.
 * Jack Carson - Former Attorney General of Rio De Jenario.
 * Mike Castle - Former Member of Parliament for New Ecuador's 1st District and Deputy Minister for Defense.

National Voting First Round
The National Primary's first round occurred on December 27th with record high turnout, almost 65% of the registered party members voting. Zent and Carson advanced to the second round, neither candidate winning a majority on the votes.

National Runoff
The National Party runoff occurred on January 4th, 2282, and resulted in a close victory for incumbent President Jessica Zent.

Declared Candidates

 * Adam Dallas - Governor of Penton and former Penton State Senator.
 * Mitch Handers - Minister of Economic Development, Member of Parliament, and former Governor of Otago.

NDP Voting First Round
The first round of the NDP primary was conducted on December 27th, 2281, and was contested by only 2 candidates, making it also the guaranteed final round. Governor Adam Dallas of Penton won 59% of the vote and became the nominee.