December 2021 Czech Social Democratic Party Leadership Election
A leadership election for the Czech Social Democratic Party (ČSSD) was held on 10 December 2021 following party's defeat in 2021 Czech legislative election. Incumbent leader Jan Hamáček didn't running for another term. Michal Šmarda (politician), Michal Šmarda was elected the new leader Background ČSSD participated in 2021 Czech legislative election. It received only 4.65% votes and lost all its seats in the Chamber of Deputies of the Czech Republic, Chamber of Deputies. Leader Jan Hamáček announced he would resign as a result. Hamáček officially resigned on 25 October 2021. Date for leadership election was set on 10 December 2021. Minister of Labour and Social Affairs Jana Maláčová announced her candidacy on the same day. Jan Jukl announced his candidacy on 26 October 2021. Michal Šmarda (politician), Michal Šmarda announced his candidacy on 1 November 2021. He stated that he wants to create a believable team to lead the party. He gained support of Tomáš Petříč ...
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