@NoviceInDisguise If there are not enough candidates for meaningful election, SE will probably extend the nomination period. Quoting a community manager:
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> in order for the election to proceed, it is necessary to have at least one more candidate running than there are slots. This allows for there to be actual voting phases, so that the community can actually show that they support the candidates who are running.
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So, withdrawing from election just because there are three other candidates already isn't really helping... // cc: @David