The People's Party (PP) held its 13th national congress in Madrid from 29 to 31 January 1999, to renovate its governing bodies—including the post of president, which amounted to that of party leader—and establish the party platform and policy until the next congress.
Candidates Candidate Notable positions Announced Proposed Candidates who were officially proposed to contest the party congress. José María Aznar(age ) Prime Minister of Spain President of the PP Member of the Congress of Deputies for Madrid Leader of the Opposition of Spain President of AP/PP of Castile and León President of the Regional Government of Castile and León Member of the Cortes of Castile and León for Ávila Member of the Congress of Deputies for Ávila Secretary-General of AP in La Rioja 23 August 1998
Results + Summary of the 30 January 1999 congress results Candidate Votes % José María Aznar 2,294 99.26 Blank ballots 17 0.74 Total 2,311 Valid votes 2,311 99.70 Invalid votes 7 0.30 Votes cast / turnout 2,318 77.79 Abstentions 662 22.21 Total delegates 2,980 Sources
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