Lance Newell

Lance Finley Newell is a YAPi politician who is serving as the current President of the Republic of YAPi, having assumed the position after the resignation of Madeline Meadows on July 29th, 2020. An independent from the YAPi state of West, Newell also served as the 1st Vice President of the Republic of YAPi from January 20, 2021, to August 6, 2023. He was re-elected as President on June 6, 2024.

Pre-Political Life
Previously to entering politics, he taught history and political science at Washington State University from 1992-2005 before becoming a journalist, working for the Seattle Times from 2007-2012.

The Vice Presidency
As Vice President, Newell generally supported Madeline Meadows' policies heavily, although her administration was noted for its inactivity.

The Presidency
As President, Newell has achieved a lot compared to the Meadows Administration. In the first five days of the Newell Administration, before the August 3rd Presidential election, the size and reach of the Federal government increased fivefold. Programs like the Environmental Protection Agency, Republic of YAPi Postal Service, and the Essential Air Service were all established under his administration, along with, including but not limited to, worker protections, a $15/hour minimum wage, regulations on businesses, and an 8 hour work day.

Electoral History
{| class="wikitable article-table" ! colspan="2" |

YAPi Presidential Election July

 * Candidate
 * Madeline Meadows [R-IN] / Lance Newell [I-WE] ✓                                        
 * 76.5
 * Spiro Hippity [N-NE] / Carson Nelson [N-MW]
 * 23.5
 * }
 * Spiro Hippity [N-NE] / Carson Nelson [N-MW]
 * 23.5
 * }
 * }

{| class="wikitable article-table" ! colspan="2" |

YAPi Presidential Election August

 * Candidate
 * Lance Newell [I-WE] / Spicy [R-WE] ✓
 * 64.3
 * Tommyaintacommie [N-NE] / Benjamin Forrest [I-SO]
 * 32.1
 * }
 * Tommyaintacommie [N-NE] / Benjamin Forrest [I-SO]
 * 32.1
 * }
 * }