2006 Portuguese Social Democratic Party leadership election

The 2006 Portuguese Social Democratic Party leadership election was held on 5 May 2006. This was the first leadership election open to all party members, due to a change in the party's rules proposed by then party leader Luís Marques Mendes, elected in April 2005. Marques Mendes was the sole candidate, thus winning with more than 90% of the votes.

Candidates NameBornExperienceAnnouncement dateRef. Luís Marques Mendes (age 48)Guimarães Minister in the Cabinet of the Prime Minister (1992–1995)Minister of Parliamentary Affairs (2002–2004)Member of Parliament for Braga (1987–1991); (1995–1999)Member of Parliament for Viana do Castelo (1991–1995)Member of Parliament for Aveiro (1999–2009)President of the Social Democratic Party (2005–2007)April 2006

Results + Summary of the May 2006 PSD leadership election results Candidate5 May 2006 Votes % Luís Marques Mendes 18,832 90.92 Total 18,832 Valid votes 18,832 90.92 Invalid and blank ballots 1,881 9.08 Votes cast / turnout 20,713 37.33 Registered voters 55,486 Sources: Official results

See also Social Democratic Party (Portugal) List of political parties in Portugal Elections in Portugal

References

External links PSD Official Website