Progressive Democratic Party (; PDP) was a Spanish conservative political party, founded in 1978. The main leader of the PDP was Alfonso Osorio,«"No nos resignamos a ser un pueblo postrado y pesimista"». ABC. 17/12/1978. who was elected as MP in the elections of 1979.
History The party was a member of the Democratic Coalition, led by Manuel Fraga Iribarne.«Hoy se formaliza la Confederación Demócrata Progresista». El País. 16/12/1978.
On 13 September 1979 Osorio resigned as the party president, being replaced by Gabriel Camuñas Solís. The party joined People's Alliance on 30 June 1980. «Dos nuevos grupos se integran en Alianza Popular». El País. 1/6/1980.
Electoral performance
Cortes Generales Cortes Generales Election Leading candidate Congress Senate Votes % Seats Votes % Seats 1979 Manuel Fraga Within CD Within CD
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