Rutanian Federalist Party Leadership Election, 3819

The Second Leadership election for the Rutanian Federalist Party Presidential Candidate, because of the retirement of Karen Wellington after the next election. It was in January 3819 at the party's national conference. Three candidates were up for the position, John Backstrom won the most votes and became Presidentail Candidate.

Candidates
There were three candidates up for the election of the Presidential Candidate, from all parts of Rutania.

Jenna Scherer
He was seen as the candidate who would win it all in the election, at the time he was the responsible grounded Business Mogul gone Governor. He is seen to be a Social Moderate and an Economic Libertarian. He was leading the opinion polls with over 60% support until the week of the election where his support dropped slightly in favour of Abby McDonald.

Mason Billings
He was seen as a candidate who could challenge for leadership, at the time he was the Kragusrov Governor. He is a Social Libertarian and Economic Moderate. He stayed steady around 40% support throughout.

Abby McDonald
She was the Mayor of Floral, Delvar at the time but was not receiving much support because of two high profile candidates she was at around 1% until the final week until she jumped to 6-7% in the polls.