Battlestar Galactica (2004)
S01E11 Colonial Day
President Roslin convenes an Interim Quorum for the Twelve Colonies, only to find that democracy is accompanied by its darker companions—politics and lethal schemes. Tom Zarek, the charming ex-convict and former terrorist, is chosen as the Sagittaron delegate and swiftly puts forth a motion to hold elections for the vice-presidency.