About elections and officials

The first election is on 1 November: voting is open for that single day in each city's local time, and results are announced on the morning of 2 November. Every seat starts with two stand-in mascots set up by BeMatrx; each time a player runs for a seat, one of them steps aside.

Cities in BeMatrx hold elections where residents vote for officials. There are 13 seats: twelve are locked to a single career — only characters with the matching career can run — plus the Mayor at the town hall. The Mayor's seat isn't open yet, so this round has twelve seats.

The 13 seats

• Mayor (town hall, not open yet) — Sets the tax rate, event budgets, and the city's economic policy, and manages the city treasury and its funds.
• Rector (Scholars only) — Oversees academic programs, research funding, and university policy.
• State Agriculture Commissioner (Chefs only) — Oversees food supply, agricultural standards, and restaurant industry policy.
• Police Commissioner (Police only) — Controls safety enforcement, patrol frequency, and crime response.
• Garrison Commander (Soldiers only) — Commands the city garrison, training schedules, and defense readiness.
• Chief Conductor (Musicians only) — Leads the concert hall's orchestra, programming, and music season.
• Artistic Director (Actors only) — Shapes the theater's repertoire, productions, and artistic direction.
• President of the Fashion Council (Models only) — Sets fashion industry standards, runway events, and studio policy.
• Provincial Athletics Director (Athletes only) — Oversees stadium events, athletic programs, and sports funding.
• Surgeon General (Doctors only) — Oversees public health policy, hospital standards, and medical funding.
• Supreme Court Justice (Lawyers only) — Oversees the justice system, dispute resolution, and legal rulings.
• Director of Aviation (Pilots only) — Manages airport operations, flight safety, and aviation policy.
• Chamber of Commerce President (CEOs only) — Sets tax rate, safety budget, trade fees, and event funding for the city.

Election cycle

Each election goes through three phases:

• Registration Open — Eligible community members can declare candidacy.
• Voting Active — Residents vote for their preferred candidates.
• Results — Winners are announced and take office.

How to run for office

1. Open the Elections screen during the Registration Open phase.
2. Check that you're eligible: the seat must match your career, you must meet the minimum level shown on it, and you must live in that city.
3. Write your platform — a short description of what you'd do in office. Voters read it.
4. Submit and confirm your candidacy.

Each round's dates — when voting opens and closes, and when results are announced — are shown on the election screen. Results stay hidden until voting closes; once announced, the final count is archived and can be checked from the election screen. Your own vote history is private — only you see it, under My Vote History.

How to vote

1. Open the Elections screen during the Voting Active phase.
2. Review the list of candidates for each role.
3. Select your preferred candidate for each role.
4. Confirm your votes.

What officials can do

Once in office, officials gain access to role-specific actions and tools. They can shape city life, host special events, and influence city systems within their domain.