The election featured new candidates, an uptick in voter turnout, and three write-in votes. The Government announced the results of the election for the 4th National Senate on Wednesday. Speaker Aidan Kraft was the only incumbent among the four candidates running for a third term. Also in the running was former Vice President Alec Morber. None of Soundland's three political parties took part in the election, a first, but one line with an increasingly independent National Senate. This year's ballot was yet again uncompetitive. Still, the inclusion of three write-in votes for different candidates triggered the only instance so far of multiple rounds of vote counting under Soundland's Instant-runoff voting system. Despite the surprise competition, all four official candidates secured seats. The voter turnout was 48%, with 28 ballots cast. That is an increase of only 30% from last year, which was the latest in a trend of declining turnout. President Morber made increasing Soundland's population and community engagement a priority this year, with the Department of State naturalizing 20 new citizens since the 2025 elections. This uptick could be a promising sign for Morber's efforts. Speaker Kraft performed worse than expected from his status as incumbent leader, only earning 21.43% of first-preference votes. Recently inducted citizen Nardos Yohannis came in first with 32.14% of the vote. It will have to be seen whether this means Kraft's position as speaker will be challenged when the Senate convenes, or if the Senator-elects will defer to his experience.

Photo: Unsplash (Matt Wang). The new Ambassador to Canada is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, pictured here, rather than Ottawa. The National Senate confirmed two key presidential appointments in a session yesterday, giving their approval to President Morbers' nominations of an Ambassador to Canada and of a Principal Advisor on Scientific & Environmental Policy and Strategy, a presidential office only created last Friday . New Ambassador Close to Home The new Ambassador Xavier P., is Soundland's first diplomatic representative in the Western Hemisphere. In a departure from other Soundlandian diplomatic missions , he will lead the Embassy to Canada not from the country's capital in Ottawa, but from Vancouver, British Columbia. He was initially appointed by Morber as Consul-General because of the distance from the seat of the Canadian government, but the National Senate refused to confirm him as anything less than ambassador last August. They highlighted the importance of Vancouver lying within the Salish Sea so close to Soundland's home territory, and the critical role that establishing diplomatic operations in the PNW rather than Ottawa could play in promoting the Soundlandian interests across the nearby border. Promoting a sense of cross-border unity and camaraderie among residents of Cascadia, especially the Salish Sea, has been a key goal of Soundland since its founding in 2020. President Morber and the National Senate insist that the decision should not be taken as any sort of dismissal or subversion of the Canadian Government, and that instead the move merely makes practical sense for Soundland. A diplomatic mission in Vancouver promises to spread out Soundland's influence at home from the central Puget Sound to the north, and perhaps introduce new Cascadian-Soundlandians, making the Republic of Soundland more truly Cascadian. In this way, despite being Soundland's representative to Canada, the ambassador is likely be more locally focused, working to build Soundland's relations, not just with any government, but with regular Canadians. Presidential Adviser a First; Will Work On Science & Environment The National Senate also confirmed the appointment of overseas citizen Zara R. as the long-worded "Principal Advisor to the President on Scientific & Environmental Policy and Strategy". The position within the presidential office was created by Morber's first ever formal executive order just last Friday , and is meant to "enhance and inform our nation’s scientific and environmental policy and capabilities". Zara is also the first overseas Soundlandian to take up government office not in the diplomatic service. She has a background studying environmental science, and will work to advise government policy as well as Soundland's response to the local impacts of the climate crisis.

Sunset State, pictured here, is set to take on an addition of territory after a session of the National Senate yesterday. Sunset State is the seat of the Soundlandian government and home to the National Senate. The National Senate passed a number of pieces of legislation yesterday, including the election of a Speaker pro tempore and two major bills after a period of adjournment that had lasted since August. The National Senate also adopted Standing Rules for the first time, formalizing the rules governing senate sessions. Larger Capital; Citizenship Regulated NSB - 1001, the "Sunset State Expansion Act" , is the first senate act of the new term and annexes land adjacent west to the relatively small capital that has already been under de facto Soundlandian control for some time. The annexation includes a residential property, and will take effect a week from yesterday. A larger piece of key legislation, the simply named " Citizenship Act ", sets the legal paths for gaining citizenship and the responsibility of the Department of State for overseeing them. The State Department has handled citizenship affairs since the introduction of a formal naturalization process, but the wide-ranging act codifies the departments' authority and regulations into law. In addition, it clarifies the other ways individuals may become Soundlandians and includes statutes governing non-citizen residents. The act sets out three paths to gain Soundlandian nationality: naturalization as a foreign national, citizenship by birth, and naturalization as a permanent resident. Foreign nationals are required to be recommended by a citizen before applying, but permanent residents - those that having been living within Soundlandian territory for a set amount of time, do not. It also sets out ways citizens can lose their citizenship. These include self-renunciation and lying to naturalization officers, but also being convicted of a high crime such as treason or sedition. Senate Adopts Formal Rules of Procedure; Selects Deputy Speaker Aside from public laws, the National Senate ratified a set of Standing Rules to govern its sessions for the first time in its history. The move promises to ensure compliance to parliamentary procedure and the cementing of rules surrounding senate procedures, such as the passage of bills and no confidence votes. Interestingly, the rules abandon the ubiquitous Robert's Rules of Order as its basis, instead going for the Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure , a younger and more streamlined but lesser known alternative. In addition, the senate elected Senator Vera C. to serve as Speaker pro tempore, who chairs the body in the absence of the Speaker. Speaker Aidan Kraft was elected last August at the first session of the new term.

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The official website of the Republic of Soundland, an independent nation in the PNW. Republic of Soundland Home About Discover Our History & Culture Citizens Access Public Services and Resources Government How Our Government Works Latest News 2026 Senate Election Results Announced National Senate Confirms Ambassador to Canada; Principal Advisor New Legislation Includes Citizenship Act; Enlargement of Capital Read More This is the Republic of Soundland Our History Our Culture FAQs The Republic The Republic of Soundland is a youth-led micronation located in the Pacific Northwest. It was founded as a response to the abduction of protesters by the United States in Portland, Oregon. Founder Clark Morber was horrified by these violations of civil liberties, viewing them as dismantling the rule of law in the United States. He began sketching the beginnings of a new nation and gathered friends to join him. On August 2nd, 2020, the Republic of Soundland declared independence from the United States and set its own future. Read More About the Abductions President Clark Morber Clark Morber is the President and founder of the Republic of Soundland. welcome, friend A kind welcome to the Republic of Soundland, nestled in the beautiful mountains, waterways, and forests of the Pacific Northwest! I am Clark Morber, founder and President of the Republic of Soundland. We are a small but proud nation, with an amazing community of over 50 Soundlandians, a flourishing democracy, embassies across the , and even our own currency! We take great pride in our home and hope you will enjoy it as well. I invite you to look around our website and to learn more about us, who we are, and what makes us unique. From the Cascadian Dollar to our love of Great Blue Herons, there's plenty to discover. This website serves both Soundlandians and curious visitors, providing public services for citizens and answering the many questions that I can guarantee you have. Sincerely, ClarkMorber OUR VALUES “Democracy, Liberty, Equality.” National Motto of Soundland The Republic of Soundland works to build a youth-led space where human rights can flourish under a government responsive to citizen needs. The Republic of Soundland uses its independence to promote the rule of law, social equality, and climate action on the international stage. Read More become a Soundlandian Apply to become a citizen of the Republic of Soundland and join a community of dedicated, principled individuals seeking to enact change. Are you interested in helping others, pursuing your passions in unique ways, and safeguarding human rights alongside youth in the PNW and around the ow? Then Soundland might be right for you. APPLY Other Ways to Support

Department of the Treasury treasury@soundlandgov.org On this Page: About The Department of the Treasury in Soundland plays a crucial role in budgeting and managing the nation's finances. The department is responsible for developing and implementing the Soundland government's budget, ensuring that funds are allocated in a responsible and effective manner. The Department of the Treasury is also responsible for promoting sound fiscal policies and practices throughout Soundland. In addition, the Treasury is responsible for safeguarding the reserve of the national currency, the Cascadian Dollar, and distributing funds based on appropriations passed by the National Senate. The Department of the Treasury plays a key role in ensuring that Soundland's economic system remains stable and resilient. This involves monitoring the economy and its institutions to identify and mitigate risks and developing policies and regulations to protect Soundland's financial system against economic and financial instability. As part of these responsibilities, the Department of the Treasury works closely and coordinates its actions with the National Bank of Soundland. The Department of the Treasury is a critical agency of the Soundland government responsible for budgeting, financial management, and promoting sound fiscal policies and practices. Through its work, the department helps to ensure that Soundland's finances are managed responsibly and effectively and that the country's ecomomic system remains stable and resilient. The current Secretary of the Treasury is Marshall B, serving since his appointment in 2020.