January 2023 Community President election

The January 2023 Community President election, officially the 'Pixlies 2023.1 Community President Election', was held on 4 January 2023 to elect the next Pixlies Community President. ItzSam was subsequently elected Community President with 51.8% of final preferences..

Electoral system
It has been confirmed by the Pixlies staff team that the election will be conducted under the rules of instant-runoff voting.

Eligibility
Candidates for Community President must meet the following criteria:

In a shocking announcement, VPrototype announced in the staff announcements channel that staff cannot run for Community President.
 * Have a microphone.
 * Able to present their ideas in a debate.
 * Must have played the previous season (Pixlies X).
 * Must be a serious candidate.

Declared candidates

 * Sleep, a notable Pixlies player who has been playing since 2021. He has previously served as Community President in 2021.
 * BlitzDontCare, a notable Pixlies player.
 * MattCobra, an active Pixlies player, who ran for Community President before.
 * ItzSam, random Luxembourger.

Ineligible candidates

 * Skulli, the last Vice-Commuinity President. He is unable to run due to being a member of staff.
 * vyketype/proto, a Pixlies developer famous for causing political drama in multiple countries.

Withdrawn candidates

 * TAMaurice, the last Community President.
 * CeoDePortugal, a semi-notable Pixlies player who has been active since Pixlies Remastered.
 * GeoDoesGames, notable dumbass, Christian, Schizoid.

Debate
There was a televised debate between all eligible candidates on 2 January 2023, which was broadcast by the Pixlies Broadcasting Corporation.

vyketype/proto was the official debate moderator.

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