On election night in Equestria ponies across the country anxiously await the results of the election. Every poll points to the impending re-election of Prime Minister Tholomeux Hugo. Thousands have gathered in Manehatten to see him speak in person. Even more are attending official victory parties in each of the 325 ridings in Equestria. at the Ponyville party, Mareius Quill sits unnoticed and unwanted at his own victory party. How will Mareius succeed in the harsh, confusing world of Equestrian politics.