Civic Democratic Party leadership election, 2002
Civic Democratic Party leadership election, 2002
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The Civic Democratic Party (ODS) leadership election, 2002 happened after party was defeated in legislative election. The incumbent leader Václav Klaus decided to not participate in the election. The main Candidates included Petr Nečas, Jan Zahradil and Mirek Topolánek. Petr Nečas was considered front-runner but unexpectedly lost in second round to Mirek Topolánek who was considered a Dark horse of the election. 353 delegates could vote.[1]
Announced Candidates
- Petr Nečas - A Vice-Chairman of the party whose candidature was rumoured eventhough he previously rejected the possibility. [2] He was considered the front runner among remaining candidates. He was the candidate of conservative part in ODS.[3]
- Jan Zahradil - Zahradil was considered the liberal candidate in election.[3]
- Mirek Topolánek - Chairman of Senate Caucasus who was considered the least preferred candidate for Klaus.[3] His voictory was unexpected.
- Miroslava Němcová - Vice Chairman of Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic and only woman in election.[4]
- Jindřich Novohradský - Medic who announced his candidature at last moments.
- Evžen Tošenovský - He announced his candidature in September 2002 and was the only candidate at the time. He suspended his candidature when ODS won Senate and Municipal election. His candidature was called a "hostile takeover attempt."[5][6][2][7]
- Václav Klaus - The incumbent leader of party. Klaus originally said that he intends to run again and South Bohemian ODS even proposed his candidature but Klaus eventually decided to focus on presidential candidature instead. Klaus was elected Honorary Chairman of ODS.[8][9]
- Other rumoured candidates included Vlastimil Tlustý or Martin Říman.[4]
Voting
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