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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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
.png.webp) 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 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||
See also
References
- ↑ Diário de Notícias (15 February 2006). "Os trabalhos de Marques Mendes". Retrieved 6 March 2022.
- ↑ TVI24 (5 May 2006). "Marques Mendes desvaloriza ausência de adversários". Retrieved 6 March 2022.
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