As mentioned several months ago, big changes are coming to the political module. The first of these changes will be rolled out later this month, replacing the outdated Congress system. To prepare for these changes, this month's Congress elections have been suspended, and will be replaced with the new system later in the month. To ensure nations can continue to function in the interim, all existing members of Congress will retain their position until the new system goes live.
Under the new system, players will have the ability to nominate themselves for the title of Governor of their preferred region. Initially, Governor positions will only be available in 'original' regions, but will likely be extended to conquered regions in a future update. To nominate yourself as a potential Governor, you will need to have a positive Patriotism score for the nation, have held citizenship for at least 30 days, and have a home (any tier) within the desired region. More details will be posted about how the new system will work over the coming week.