The next Wiltshire general election is currently scheduled to be held on 23 September 3022 to elect the 28th Wiltshire National Assembly. This election is expected to be a sole-parliamentary election, in which no other national or local offices are up for contest (with the majority of local elections scheduled for the original election date of 16 July).
In 3022, former Leader of the National Assembly, Kenny Rushmore, confirmed the government would be seeking a permanent extension to the parliamentary term from six months to nine months. In March, it was codified into law, changing the election from a July election to a September election. This move was supported by all parties in the Assembly.
Leadership
Stability Party of Wiltshire
In June 3022, incumbent Prime Minister Mitchell Crawley of the Stability Party confirmed his retirement at the conclusion of the 27th term of the Wiltshire National Assembly. Crawley, having served out two full terms, will retire as one of the most consequential and (arguably) successful Prime Ministers of the post-independence era of Wiltshirian politics. This triggered the 3022 Stability Party leadership election.
Chancellor Jack Wilson, Work and Pensions Minister Mario Giordano, First Minister Abigail Went and Newton Mayor Peter Broadcliffe are all seeking nomination as the new Leader of the Stability Party.
Wiltshire Labour Party
The Labour Leadership was won by Pym Manfred, a popular rising star within the party following their defeat at the last election. His leadership started off successful, with many comparing his youth and vigour to the aging Mitchell Crawley. However, with the outbreak of the VIPER/CE Viruses epidemic, Manfred was infected and suffered from chronic aging. He resigned as Leader of the Labour Party, given his sudden poor health.
This opened the door for former Leader Catherine Morgan to retake the leadership for a second attempt at running for Prime Minister.