2006 Portuguese Socialist Party leadership election

The 2006 Portuguese Socialist Party leadership election was held on 27 and 28 October 2006 to elect a new Secretary-General of the Socialist Party.

José Sócrates, elected as Prime Minister in the 2005 legislative election, won a second term as leader of the party, winning 97.2% of the votes.

Candidates

Declared NameBornExperienceJosé Sócrates(age 49)AlijóPrime Minister (2005–2011)Secretary-General of the Socialist Party (2004–2011)Member of Parliament for Castelo Branco (1987–2011)Leader of the Opposition (2004–2005)Minister of the Environment (1999–2002)Minister in the Cabinet of the Prime Minister (1997–1999)Secretary of State Assistant to the Minister of the Environment (1995–1999)

Results + Summary of the October 2006 PS leadership election results Candidate27–28 October 2006 Votes % José Sócrates 24,713 97.19 Total 24,713 Valid votes 24,713 97.19 Invalid and blank ballots 714 2.81 Votes cast / turnout 25,427 ? Registered voters ? Sources: Público

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