The Buddhaland presidential election of May 2017 was an event held on May 7, 2017. Primary elections took place on May 5, with two final candidates in the lead: Incumbent President, Benjamin Wray and Mayor of Turtle Bend, Kaitlyn Wray. It will also be the first where candidates represent a certain party. The two major parties to run were the Independent Republican Party and the Metallic Party.
The final results of the election.
Candidates[]
Independent Republican[]
| Candidate | Running Mate | Primary Votes | Percentage | Electoral Votes | Popular Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Wray | Madilyn Wray | 7 | 63.6% | 46 | 8 | 72.7% |
| Josiah Wray | Jase Wray | 4 | 36.3% |
Metallic[]
Only one candidate ran for the Metallic party, so therefore Kaitlyn Wray instantly moved into the main election.
| Candidate | Running Mate | Primary Votes | Percentage | Electoral Votes | Popular Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaitlyn Wray | Vernon Wray | 11 | 100% | 11 | 3 | 27.2% |