2009 Christian and Democratic Union – Czechoslovak People's Party leadership election

A leadership election for Christian and Democratic Union – Czechoslovak People's Party (KDU-ČSL) was held on 30 May 2009. Cyril Svoboda was elected leader of the party. Incumbent leader Jiří Čunek was eliminated in the first round. Other candidates were Jan Březina and Michael Šojdrová. Svoboda's victory was welcomed by Social democratic leader Jiří Paroubek because Svoboda represents left wing in the party.

Results Candidate Cyril Svoboda Jan Březina Jiří Čunek Michaela Šojdrová 1st round 91 (30.85%) 112 (37.97%) 61 (20.68%) 31 (10.51%) 2nd round 157 (55.28%) 127 (44.72%) -- --

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