Republican Party (Darmen)

The Republican Party is a christian democratic and liberal conservative political party in Darmen. It is the major catch-all party of the center-right in Darmeni politics.

The party was formed in January, 2045 following a split in the preceeding Movement for a New Darmen which saw the pro-Common Rushmori Community faction of the MND leave to join the National Civil Liberal Democratic Union and form the Liberal Party. The remaining faction of the MND, those who were hesitant about Darmeni membership in the Common Rushmori Community formed the basis of the Republican Party. The party has been led by Tor Tong Lee since its formation.

The Republican Party has the most seats of any party in the Parliament of Darmen, with 100 of the 221 seats being filled by Republican MP's. Despite having the most seats, the Republican Party received only the second most votes (937,988 or 26.38%) in the 2045 Darmeni general election.

Voter base
Geographically, the Republican Party draws significant support in rural and suburban areas. It is a popular choice for middle class voters and farmers.

The party has strong links to Darmen's Christian population and denominations, in particular the Protestant Church in Darmen as well as English speaking Catholics.

The party also draws significant support from Tor Tong Lee's popularity as the most famous Darmeni footballer. Many Darmenis who are normally apolitical but are fans of Tor Tong Lee voted for the Republican Party in 2045 and for the Movement for a New Darmen in prior elections.