Ognian0, CharlesStuart and KabirSheringham are the three candidates in the contest, with ZenoFrost_x, suspending his campaign in favour of CharlesStuart.
Nat Dem party members will vote using first-past-the-post to decide the ultimate winner, with the result announced on 2 September at 3 PM.
Ognian0
The Deputy Leader of the National Democrats and Chancellor of the Exchequer, said he wanted to keep his party born from a merger between the Cosmocrats and Nationals, “united” and “strong” ahead of the next General Election
The Member of Parliament for Montgomeryshire who is hoping to take over from Prime Minister BarendFredericShaw has proven popular across the community in recent months with support for his appointment as Chancellor coming from across the political spectrum.
In announcing his campaign he demonstrated public support from the Secretary of State for the Home Department, L_etec and hopes to leverage recent success in passing the Finance (September) Bill 2026 to his advantage when winning the support of members of the party.
CharlesStuart
The Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and Leader of the House of Lords, has hinted at reviving the National brand and moving the party further to the right ahead of the next General Election as he launches a leadership bid that took many by surprise.
The Lord Stuart of Hamilton who is hoping to take over from Prime Minister BarendFredericShaw is a longstanding and iconic statesman in the community having served in a variety of positions in a period lasting over ten years, a move which would bring him back into the House of Commons if successful.
In announcing his campaign he seeks to appeal to former National supporters before the merger took place, a move that will see him gather a substantial amount of support in the leadership battle and putting a thorn in the side of the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
KabirSheringham
The former Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster enters the leadership contest having been Barend’s partner in the formation of the original Cosmocrats. He stepped down from the Cabinet earlier in the term but now returns to the political forefront.
The Lord Sheringham of Calcutta who is hoping to take over from Prime Minister BarendFredericShaw is a well respected and seasoned official having served as Secretary of State for the Home Department and Governor of Gibraltar, and this move much like CharlesStuart would bring him back into the House of Commons if successful.
In announcing his campaign he offers National Democrats a traditional vision for the party following closely in the footsteps of the outgoing Prime Minister and will face off against a reforming Chancellor and a brand altering Deputy Prime Minister in the race to lead the party into the election.
You can find more information on the leadership race here.