The People's Party (PP) held its 12th national congress in Madrid from 19 to 21 January 1996, 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 ) President of the PP Leader of the Opposition of Spain Member of the Congress of Deputies for Madrid 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 20 November 1995
Results + Summary of the 20 January 1996 congress results Candidate Votes % Votes % José María Aznar 2,656 99.89 2,628 99.73 Blank ballots 3 0.11 7 0.27 Total 2,659 2,635 Valid votes 2,659 99.70 2,635 99.55 Invalid votes 8 0.30 12 0.45 Votes cast / turnout 2,667 90.78 2,647 90.10 Abstentions 271 9.22 291 9.90 Total delegates 2,938 2,938 Sources
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