[ARTICLE] [Wednesday, December 24, 2025]
PoliticalSystem.js: "StatewideRace" Instance Throws "ElectionError" on Init
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SUMMARY
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CRITICAL ERROR: "TexasSenateRace.init()" called, leading to immediate "PrimaryContentionException". System stability degraded.
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DETAILS
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1. Reproduction Steps
A new process was initiated to simulate a major political event within the Texas electoral system.
$ debugpost run world.event --env=texas --module=politics --action=senate_bid_announcement --verbose
The system began initializing the politics/elections/texas_senate_2026.js module, preparing to register a new candidate for the upcoming Senate race. This operation involved significant state management overhead.
[LOGS] 2. Runtime Logs
INFO
Candidate 'JasmineCrockett' (TX-30) invokes 'announceSenateBid()' method.
TRACE
Method arguments: { incumbent: 'JohnCornyn', location: 'SouthDallas' }
DEBUG
'JasmineCrockett' instance flagged with 'outspokenCriticismOfPOTUS'. This flag indicates a known behavioral pattern.
INFO
'Crockett.setGlovesOff()' executed successfully. Message: "Texas, this moment we're in now is life or death. It's all or nothing. It's now or never."
WARN
System detected potential 'MAGAExtremismRejection' heuristic in recent elections, may influence voter.preferences. This suggests a possible shift in underlying voter sentiment data.
TRACE
Suburban Tarrant and Harris counties observed to 'leanAwayFrom' established conservative defaults.
ERROR
'Cornyn.compareCandidateToAOC()' invoked via social media (platform: 'X'). Input: 'Jasmine Crockett is not hiding her politics; she's posing with them. She is aligned with AOC, the Squad, and the far-left agenda they push in Congress. Texas needs leaders who stand with law enforcement and secure borders. Not another far-left squad member.' This constitutes a direct, high-impact counter-argument from the incumbent.
INFO
PrimaryElection.registerCandidate('JamesTalarico', 'DEM').
INFO
PrimaryElection.registerCandidate('KenPaxton', 'GOP').
INFO
PrimaryElection.registerCandidate('WesleyHunt', 'GOP').
DEBUG
'ColinAllred' instance detected attempting 'seatSwitch()' operation from Senate to TX-33rd. Rationale: 'avoidDemocraticRunoff'. A tactical reassignment within the system.
WARN
HistoricalInvariant: 'DemocratHasNotWonStatewideSince(1994)'. Potential race condition or deadlock. This longstanding condition poses a significant challenge.
INFO
'Crockett.setPlatformPriorities()': [ 'healthcare', 'affordability', 'groceries', 'lightBill', 'rent/mortgages' ].
INFO
'PollData.query(UniversityOfHoustonHobbySchool)' indicates 'Crockett' leads hypothetical primary. Initial data suggests a strong start despite historical precedents.
TRACE
Potential 'HistoricFirst' flag set: 'FirstBlackWomanToWinStatewideOffice'.
[TRACE] 3. Stack Trace (Mandatory)
An unhandled promise rejection occurred, indicating a fundamental assumption failure within the political simulation.
UnhandledPromiseRejectionWarning: PoliticalAssumptionError: Invariant 'DemocratWinningTexasStatewide' violated
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elections.texas.SenateRace.executeCampaign(index.js:87:31)
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candidate.Crockett.launchBid(campaignManager.js:124:19)
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system.core.EventLoop.processEvent(scheduler.js:55:7)
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reality.state.globalTick(main.js:12:3)
Caused by: PolicyMismatchError: Incumbent 'Cornyn' refuses 'TrumpAccountability'
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governance.legislator.VoteRecord.check(policyEngine.js:210:17)
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campaign.strategy.CompareCandidates.run(strategy.js:45:9)
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elections.texas.SenateRace.validatePreconditions(index.js:53:5)
// TODO: Refactor 'TexasVotingBehavior' module; current implementation is highly coupled to historical data.// FIXME: The 'MAGAExtremismRejection' heuristic is causing unexpected side-effects in traditionally red zones.assert(Crockett.canWinAgainstHistoricalOdds, "System logic dictates this should be impossible, yet candidate persists.");
4. Post-Mortem Notes
KNOWN ISSUE: Texas statewide elections continue to exhibitDEM_WIN_PREDICTORreturningFALSEsince 1994. Debugging ongoing, but no immediate fix identified.REGRESSION: Public discourse modulecandidate.compare()now includesAOCComparisonas a default attack vector. This indicates a lack of original feature development in opposition research.WORKAROUND: CandidateCrockettis attempting to bypass historical data limitations by focusing on affordabilityCrisis and healthcareIssues. Effectiveness TBD.FEATURE REQUEST: AddFirstBlackWomanToWinStatewideconditional success path toTexasElections.jsmodule. This would represent a significant update to the system's capabilities.UNEXPECTED BEHAVIOR:ColinAllred.seatSwitch()executed mid-race, optimizing for local rather than statewideDEM_FLIP_PROBABILITY. This impacts overall Democratic strategy.PRIORITY HIGH: InvestigateTrumpAccountabilityinvariant failure ingovernance.legislator.VoteRecord. This module is behaving inconsistently.
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