# City Elections

## How the City Voting System Works

The voting system in SWG operates on a **3-interval cycle**, which determines when players can register to run for mayor and when the actual election concludes.

#### The Voting Interval System
The voting interval system basically states that a full election cycle last exactly 3 weeks.

Here is a breakdown of the three intervals:
- **Interval 1 ("Voting Week 1"):**
  - This is the beginning of a new election cycle.
  - Any citizen with the politician skill can register themselves as a candidate using the city voting terminal.
  - Citizens can place or change their vote for any registered candidate at any time.

- **Interval 2 ("Voting Week 2"):**
  - Registration is still open, so new candidates can still throw their hat into the ring.
  - Voting remains open, and citizens can freely cast or switch their votes.

- **Interval 3 ("Election Week"):**
  - Registration is Locked: No new candidates may enter the race during this week. This prevents players from registering at the very last second and sniping an election.
  - Voting remains open until the end of the interval, allowing citizens to cast their final votes based on the locked-in list of candidates.