The 2001 Portuguese Socialist Party leadership election was held on 21 January 2001 to elect a new Secretary-General of the Socialist Party. Prime Minister António Guterres, who had been the leader of the party since 1992, was re-elected with 96.2% of the votes without any opposition.
Guterres would not serve this full term since, after the disappointing result of the December 2001 local elections, he would resign as leader and as Prime Minister.
Candidates
Declared NameBornExperienceAntónio Guterres(age 51)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 April 2001 PS leadership election results Candidate21 April 2001 Votes % António Guterres 51,603 96.19 Total 51,603 Valid votes 51,603 96.19 Invalid and blank ballots 2,042 3.81 Votes cast / turnout 53,645 ? Registered voters ? Sources: Acção Socialista
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