Whale

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Whale is the Representative-Elect for Northeast's 6th District. He narrowly won his first election in July after several other Democratic incumbents lost to newcomers. He is known as being a progressive and one of the most left-wing on the server. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Whale
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Start 2018-06-30
Political party LTE Democratic Party
Other political affiliation None
Political position Center
Ideology Democratic Socialism
State/Country Northeast
Fonctions
House Minority Leader
(August 5, 2018 - Present)
United States Congressman from the Northeast
(July 22, 2018 - Present)


Whale is a LTE politician from the Northeast. He is currently serving as House Minority Leader of the and a U.S. Congressman from the Northeast. He is a self-described progressive and democratic socialist, and is arguably the most left-wing representative currently in office.

House election history[edit | edit source]

Shortly after joining the server, he decided to run in the July House of Representatives elections. He won his primary easily, and narrowly defeated future Representative Mystic in the general election 14-12.

After considering ending his House career, he decided to run for re-election in the August House of Representatives elections. He was uncontested in his primary election, and defeated his Republican opponent 20-17.

House Career[edit | edit source]

Following his inauguration, Whale, a member of the LTE Democratic Party, continues to caucus with the Democrats on most votes. He co-wrote the Give Women a Chance Act and the Sole Election Campaign Act, which later both failed to pass, and advocates for ranked-choice voting reform.

House Minority Leader election[edit | edit source]

On July 29, 2018, House Majority Leader rakmishak was found to have been elected illegally, and an election to take his seat commenced. He ultimately lost his bid to be elected again. Since the LTE Republican Party gained the majority through a series of special elections, an election for Minority leader commenced. Whale and fellow representative Botahamec proceeded to a runoff, which Whale later won 4-2.