Union Party

The Union Party, commonly referred to as Unionists, is a center-right political party in the Republic of Aloria. It espouses the policies of fiscal conservatism and social conservatism. As of 3785, the Union Party does not have any seats in the Alorian Parliament. The Union Party does not hold any governorships.

History
The Union Party was founded by Alfred Johnson, Jeromy Phillips, and Calvin Gillespie, along with a group of community, religious, and business leaders disappointed at the lack of faith and conservative principles in the nation at the time, on June 14, 3681. The Party first contested in the 3684 election, winning 22.24% of the total votes cast. Unionist Presidential candidate, Calvin Gillespie, narrowly lost to Steven Cooper (Labor) in the second round, 51.32% to 48.50%. In the next three elections the Union Party would go on to win the presidency every single time, and in 3693, an election featuring 7 parties on the ballot, the Union Party captured 41.72% of all votes cast. However, the Union Party quickly fell apart and was disbanded by January 3694.

The Union Party was revived nearly a century later on December 14, 3784, by Angus Johnson, a descendant of former President and Union Party Leader Alfred Johnson. The first Union Conference took place on that day, and members unanimously elected Angus Johnson as the Party's Leader.

Ideology
The Union Party is fiscally conservative and socially conservative and identifies as center-right. The Party supports fiscal discipline, free markets, and a limited and transparent government, and is seen as religious and supportive of traditional values.

Factions
The Union Party consists of three main factions: the Democrats, the Moderates, and the Republicans. The Democrats are the most liberal faction in the party. They are fiscally center and socially liberal. The Moderates are fiscally conservative and socially center. The Republicans are the most conservative faction in the party and are currently in control. They are fiscally and socially conservative.

Support
The Union Party gains the most support from business owners and those who identify as "religious". The Party has traditionally done well in Ultran, having never lost the state in any election.

Presidents
There have been two Unionist Presidents. Calvin Gillespie was the first Unionist President of Aloria, serving two terms from May 14, 3687 to May 14, 3693. He was succeeded by Alfred Johnson, who served from May 14, 3693 to January 1, 3694.