2006 Portuguese Social Democratic Party leadership election
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Turnout | 37.3% | ||||||||||||
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The 2006 Portuguese Social Democratic Party leadership election was held on 5 May 2006. This was the first leadership election open to all party members, due to a change in the party's rules proposed by then party leader Luís Marques Mendes, elected in April 2005.[1] Marques Mendes was the sole candidate, thus winning with more than 90% of the votes.[2]
Candidates
Name | Born | Experience | Announcement date | Ref. |
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Luís Marques Mendes | 5 November 1957 (age 48) Guimarães | Deputy Prime Minister (1992–1995) Minister of Parliamentary Affairs (2002–2004) Member of Parliament for Braga (1987–1991); (1995–1999) Member of Parliament for Viana do Castelo (1991–1995) Member of Parliament for Aveiro (1999–2009) President of the Social Democratic Party (2005–2007) | April 2006 |
Results
Candidate | 5 May 2006 | ||||
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Votes | % | ||||
Luís Marques Mendes | 18,832 | 90.92 | |||
Total | 18,832 | ||||
Valid votes | 18,832 | 90.92 | |||
Invalid and blank ballots | 1,881 | 9.08 | |||
Votes cast / turnout | 20,713 | 37.33 | |||
Registered voters | 55,486 | ||||
Sources: Official results |
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See also
- Social Democratic Party (Portugal)
- List of political parties in Portugal
- Elections in Portugal
References
External links
- PSD Official Website