2001 Czech Social Democratic Party leadership election

The Czech Social Democratic Party (ČSSD) leadership election of 2001 was held on 7 April 2001. Prime Minister of the Czech Republic and incumbent leader Miloš Zeman decided to not seek re-election. Vladimír Špidla was elected his successor. Špidla was the only candidate.[1][2]

2001 ČSSD leadership election

7 April 2001

Candidate Vladimír Špidla Electoral vote 485 Percentage 87.5%

Leader of ČSSD before election Miloš Zeman Elected Leader of ČSSD Vladimír Špidla

552 delegates were allowed to vote. 543 of them voted. Špidla received 485 votes.[3]

Voting

Vladimír Špidla	Against
485	58

References

1. "Odcházející předseda premiérem zůstává". iDNES.cz. 6 April 2001. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
2. "Člen ČSSD a bývalý premiér Vladimír Špidla". Aktuálně.cz - Víte co se právě děje. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
3. "Vladimír Špidla novým předsedou ČSSD". Hospodářské noviny (in Czech). 7 April 2001. Retrieved 19 November 2016.