The Czech Social Democratic Party (ČSSD) leadership election of 2011 happened as a result of 2010 Czech legislative election which led to the resignation of incumbent leader Jiří Paroubek. The leadership election was considered a duel between Bohuslav Sobotka and Michal Hašek who were main candidates. They were both endorsed by 7 Regional organisations of party. Other candidates included Vladimír Dryml. 609 Delegates were allowed to vote in the election but only 593.[1]
2011 ČSSD leadership election|
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Bohuslav Sobotka won in second round when he received 304 votes while Hašek received 258. Sobotka became the leader of ČSSD. Hašek then became the Vice Chairman of the party.[2][3]
Opinion Polls
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Candidate
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1st Round
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2nd Round
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Bohuslav Sobotka
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298
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49.91%
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304
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53.3%
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Michal Hašek
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291
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48.74%
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258
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46.7%
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References
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