With the passage of reforms to the Akarusian constitution, campaigns have now begun for elections to fill Akarus' broken government.
With the passage of the reforms, the Akarusian monarchy has been abolished. In its place, a largely ceremonial role of President has been created as head of state. Most executive powers have been transferred to the position of Prime Minister. Rokus Altink has returned to the role of Prime Minister after being deposed by Adelaide. After his brutal imprisonment Altink has announced he will not seek re-election, and intends to retire from politics. The election is set to mark a massive shift in Akarusian politics, with many parties surging or collapsing in the polls while new parties begin to emerge.
The Democratic Union holds a precarious position. Its failure during the rise of Adelaide has left a dark cloud over its reputation, with groups on both sides of the political spectrum questioning its ability to defend Akarus. Adelaide's crackdowns have also lead to the resignation of many members of the old Cabinet in addition to Prime Minister Altink, leaving the parties leadership in a questionable state.
Support for the Conservative Party has collapsed in the polls. Its support of Adelaide's regime as the dominant party of the Rump Parliament has lead them to be viewed as collaborators by many. A number of its former leaders now stand on trial for their actions. The remainder of the party struggles to rebrand itself, purging all traces of Adeladist support and pushing a traditional social conservative agenda.
The Progress Party has been the largest beneficiary of the collapse of the Conservative Party. The party was only lightly impacted by Adelaide's rule, while largely avoiding appearances of collaboration. It's capitalist economic agenda has attracted many from the Conservatives, while its more progressive social policy has also helped it draw some support from the Democrats.
The Socialist Party has seen a massive surge. Though highly suppressed by Adelaide, socialist figures were a major presence in the opposition to Adelaide and the subsequent military junta. Its supporters held influence over much of the underground movement, while Socialist leaders were at the head of the General Strike which crippled the Junta economically.
Once a fringe group, the National Revival Party has grown significantly in the post-Adelaide era. It has made significant gains from the Conservative party, absorbing support from the growing far-right. Many of its members openly express pro-Adelaide and/or anti-democratic views, leaving many concerned about its rise. There are whispers its electoral status may be at risk, with suggestions that the party be banned for its Adeladist agenda. The party is also accused of having ties to the military junta in Nolvik.
Of the new post-Adelaide political parties, the Liberal Democrats represent the largest. Formed as a splinter group from the Democratic Union, the Liberal Democrats take a similar but more progressive agenda. The similarities in Agenda and lack of negative associations have allowed the new party to make significant gains from their parent party.
The Green Party has remained somewhat steady between elections. The party has made some games from the collapse of the Democrats, but is not expected to make significant gains in the elections.
Current polls show a major lead by the Socialist party, which is expected to form a coalition with the other progressive parties.