2385 Special Federation Presidential Election

Triggered by the assassination of President Nanietta Bacco during the Dedication Ceremony on Deep Space Nine (II).

Ishan Anjar was named President Pro Tem for 60 days and is the most distinguished of the candidates. He has a hawkish foreign policy towards the Typhon Pact and has consistently demonstrated a belligerent attitude towards any possible threat to the Federation's security. His attitude has won him few supporters among Starfleet who feel the man is petty and vindictive, willing to allow personal ambition take precedence over the lives of an entire species.

Following the downfall of the conservative government led by Presider Ledayni ch'Foruta in a vote of no confidence, the rise of a new progressive coalition led by Unity Caucus Presider Solloven zh'Felleth, and the repeal of the Andorian Secession Act of 2382 with an application of readmission, Progressive Party leader Kellesar zh'Tarash announced her intention to run for President of the United Federation of Planets.