2015 Boys Nation Day 5

July 21 was election day, as both the Federalists and Nationalists chose their presidential and vice-presidential candidates, and later voted Aravind Byju of Florida as the 2015 Boys Nation president and Peter Hewitt Spectre of Maine as vice-president. (Photos by Lucas Carter)

Iowa Federalist Cole Brian Patton during the 2015 American Legion Boys Nation party presidential candidacy debates on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Iowa Federalist Cole Brian Patton during the 2015 American Legion Boys Nation party presidential candidacy debates on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The 2015 Boys Nation vice-presidential candidates, Maine Federalist Peter Hewitt Spectre (shown here) and New Hampshire Nationalist Diab Tony Eid debate on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The 2015 Boys Nation vice-presidential candidates, Maine Federalist Peter Hewitt Spectre (shown here) and New Hampshire Nationalist Diab Tony Eid debate on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
USAA Vice President Brian Conklin speaks to the 2015 Boys Nation delegates in Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
USAA Vice President Brian Conklin speaks to the 2015 Boys Nation delegates in Arlington, Va. on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The 2015 Boys Nation vice-presidential candidates, Maine Federalist Peter Hewitt Spectre (shown here) and New Hampshire Nationalist Diab Tony Eid debate on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The 2015 Boys Nation vice-presidential candidates, Maine Federalist Peter Hewitt Spectre (shown here) and New Hampshire Nationalist Diab Tony Eid debate on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The flag is at half staff in honor of the slain Marines and Sailors from Chattanooga, Tenn. on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
The flag is at half staff in honor of the slain Marines and Sailors from Chattanooga, Tenn. on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Cpl. Jeffrey Cole, a Marine Afghanistan veteran awarded the Silver Star speaks to the 2015 Boys Nation senators on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Cpl. Jeffrey Cole, a Marine Afghanistan veteran awarded the Silver Star speaks to the 2015 Boys Nation senators on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Florida Nationalist Aravind Byju delivers his last speech before the 2015 Boys Nation senators elect a president on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Florida Nationalist Aravind Byju delivers his last speech before the 2015 Boys Nation senators elect a president on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Aravind Byju of Florida is elected the 2015 Boys Nation president on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Aravind Byju of Florida is elected the 2015 Boys Nation president on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
After coming down to a 49-49 tie, New Hampshire Nationalist Diab Tony Eid looks at the tally on a projector in confusion. Maine Federalist Peter Hewitt Spectre was later elected vice-president at the result of a coin-toss on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Photo
After coming down to a 49-49 tie, New Hampshire Nationalist Diab Tony Eid looks at the tally on a projector in confusion. Maine Federalist Peter Hewitt Spectre was later elected vice-president at the result of a coin-toss on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Photo
Maryland Federalist Carter Thomas Outsa holds a 'Peter the Defeater' sign in support of vice-presidential candidate Peter Spectre on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Maryland Federalist Carter Thomas Outsa holds a 'Peter the Defeater' sign in support of vice-presidential candidate Peter Spectre on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
After coming down to a 49-49 tie, Maine Federalist Peter Hewitt Spectre was elected vice-president at the result of a coin-toss on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
After coming down to a 49-49 tie, Maine Federalist Peter Hewitt Spectre was elected vice-president at the result of a coin-toss on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Iowa Nationalist Cody Ryan Woodruff reacts as Maine Federalist Peter Hewitt Spectre wins the Boys Nation vice-presidency as the result of a coin-toss following a 49-49 tie on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
Iowa Nationalist Cody Ryan Woodruff reacts as Maine Federalist Peter Hewitt Spectre wins the Boys Nation vice-presidency as the result of a coin-toss following a 49-49 tie on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
2015 Boys Nation group photo on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.
2015 Boys Nation group photo on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. Photo by Lucas Carter.