The Czech Social Democratic Party (ČSSD) leadership election of 2011 happened as a result of 2010 Czech legislative election which led to the resignation of incumbent leader Jiří Paroubek. The leadership election was considered a duel between Bohuslav Sobotka and Michal Hašek who were main candidates. They were both endorsed by 7 Regional organisations of party. Other candidates included Vladimír Dryml. Out of 609 delegates, only 593 delegates (97,4%) voted.
Bohuslav Sobotka won in second round when he received 304 votes while Hašek received 258. Sobotka became the leader of ČSSD. Hašek then became the Vice Chairman of the party.
Opinion Polls Agency Date Sample Bohuslav Sobotka Michal Hašek Jiří Paroubek Not Decided Millward Brown 11–15 March 568 People 24% 16% 16% 39% Millward Brown 11–15 March Voters of ČSSD 35% 19% 33% -
Results Candidate 1st Round2nd Round Bohuslav Sobotka 298 49.91% 304 53.3% Michal Hašek 291 48.74% 258 46.7%
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