Davis Jefferson

President Davis Jefferson (3129-) was the leading oppositional candidate to Samuel Adams during his first time (3178-3182). Capitalizing on discontent within the population concerning Adam's radical constitutional reforms, Jefferson was elected president in 3182. However, radical tax increases and a new spending initiative proved unpopular with the people. He was defeated for reelection in 3186 by former president Samuel Adams.

Oppositional Figure
The Federalists had opposed factions believing them to be too divisive and thus attempted to include the Democratic Republicans into their ranks. However, opposition grew against the ruling Federalists due to a confusing amount of constitutional, domestic, and foreign actions taken by President Samuel Adams. In the 3182 election, the Democratic Republicans committed an upset taking control of the government for the first time.

Election of 3182
Davis Jefferson won a divisive and close election in which he was given 53% of the vote against incumbent President Samuel Adams. He later created a new cabinet after working unproductively with the Federalists cabinet left behind by Adams. He successfully passed a radical tax increase making all income brackets pay 90% in taxes in 3185. This proved very unpopular and caused his undoing in the next election. During his time as President, Jelbania remained isolated and at peace.

Election of 3186
Davis Jefferson was decisively defeated in the next election by his political rival Samuel Adams 67%-33%. After his defeat, Davis Jefferson continued to be the party chairmen of the Democratic Republicans and plans to run again in 3190.