The Rhodea presidential election of 2009 will be held on April 6, 2009, and elect a new President of Rhodea. Incumbent president, William Pierce, confirmed on December 21, 2008 that he wouldn't seek re-election, as he wanted to spend more time with his familiy for the next years, and possibilly step back to his profession as lawyer. Vice President Tom Harper denied to stand for election, while all actual MPs wanted to wait at least another four years. No running mates for the major parties are announced yet.