Lourenne Democratic Party

The Lourenne Democratic Party, or LDP, are a liberal, pro-democracy party in the Free Republic of Lourenne. They are commonly referred to as the LDP or, more simply, the Democrats.

As of September 2481, the Democrats are one of the oldest active party in Lourenne.

History
The Democratic Party was formed in February 2463. It is a party that is not an advocate of the socialist efforts of past governments, it is a party that is not about to jump on a hazy libertarian bandwagon. It is a party dedicated to pure, solid, old fashioned democracy. We will take liberal views on different issues. For instance, we do not believe in laissez-faire politics and capitalism. We believe instead that citizens are entitled to welfare if unemployed. Our policies mainly have a more Keynesian approach to macroeconomics. We have understandably liberal views on gay rights, abortion, energy, drugs and substance abuse. We also have a moderate unitarian view of government.

Since they were founded, the Democrats have had many cabinet officials elected by the Senate. The first Democratic Prime Minister to be elected was Ayma Mendes and the first Democratic President was Thomas McNamara.

The Democrats located to Arlington House in 2363, around the time of their founding. This house and it's surrounding roads are closed to the public, but government officials and the Secret Service maintain thoroughfare.

Party Leadership

 * Abigail Ashton-McNally (Chairman of the DNC)
 * Maria Hutchinson (Party Whip)
 * Lucia Mendes (Press Secretary)

Alvium
The Democrats have 18 representatives in this region, including: Theodore Melàs, Howard Dahl, Jessica Chenoweth Hayes and Al Lieberman

Kundir
The Democrats have 14 representatives in this region, including: Abigail Ashton-McNally, Hannah C. Brown and Daiana Campeanu

New Kreshar
The Democrats have 12 representatives in this region, including: Arthur C. Winters, Lucié Ormancey and Ayma Mendes

Kreshar
The Democrats have 12 representatives in this region, including: Matthew Paulson, Lucia Mendes, Maria Hutchinson and Thomas McNamara

Haboves
The Democrats have 9 representatives in this region, including: David Mirabeau Anderson, Tipper Barkley and Albert Montague

Main Party Members

 * David Mirabeau Anderson (Head of Government)
 * Matthew Paulson (Foreign Affairs)
 * Jessica Chenoweth Hayes (Internal Affairs)
 * James A. Libby (Finance)
 * Daiana Campeanu (Defence)
 * Lucié Ormancey (Justice)
 * Al Lieberman (Infrastructure and Transport)
 * Abigail Ashton-McNally (Health and Social Services)
 * Tipper Barkley (Education and Culture)
 * Michael J. Canden (Science and Tech)
 * Maria Hutchinson (Food and Agriculture)
 * Hannah C. Brown (Enviroment and Tourism)
 * Albert Montague (Trade and Industry)
 * Oliver M. Keaton (Supreme Court Justice)

Other Members

 * Ayma Mendes
 * William Buchanan
 * Michaëlle Belleau
 * Theodore Melàs
 * Arthur C. Winters
 * Sam Holland
 * Lucia Mendes

Notable Deceased Democrats

 * Andrew Warren Shepherd, (2404 - 2470), Prime Minister candidate.
 * James Tochenbach, (2499 - 2476), Science and Tech Minister candidate.
 * Adrienne Myers (2440 - 2487), 7th Prime Minister of Lourenne.