The 1999 Portuguese Socialist Party leadership election was held on 17 January 1999 to elect a new Secretary-General of the Socialist Party. This was the first leadership election open to all party members due to a change in the rules proposed by then leader António Guterres.
After a period of seven years without any party congress or leadership election, Guterres was re-elected as secretary-general with 96.7% of the votes, with only 1.6% of votes against him. He would go on to win the same year's legislative election.
Candidates
Declared NameBornExperienceAntónio Guterres(age 49)LisbonPrime Minister (1995–2002)Secretary-General of the Socialist Party (1992–2002)Member of Parliament for Castelo Branco (1976–2002)Leader of the Opposition (1992–1995)Parliamentary leader of the Socialist Party (1989–1991)
Results + Summary of the January 1999 PS leadership election results Candidate17 January 1999 Votes % António Guterres ~66,100 96.65 Against ~1,100 1.62 Total ~67,200 Valid votes ~67,200 98.27 Invalid and blank ballots ~1,200 1.73 Votes cast / turnout ~68,400 64.50 Registered voters ~106,000 Sources: Acção Socialista
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