The last general election was held in October 2012, precipitated by Mr Schotte's sudden resignation in August of that year. Six parties won representation in the legislature: the PS and the MFK secured the largest shares of the vote, winning five seats each. The Partido pa Adelanto i Inovashon Soshal and the Partido Antiá Restrukturá (PAR) each won four seats (with one PAR candidate later defecting), the Movimentu Antiyas Nobo took two seats, and the Partido Nashonal di Pueblo received one seat. The next general election is due at the end of September, thereby maximising Mr Whiteman's time as prime minister. He is expected to seek re-election, as will Mr Asjes, now leading a new party known as the Speransa pa un Miho Kòrsou. However, the MFK will be affected by Mr Schotte's conviction, which, aside from jail time, also includes a five-year ban from public office.