2009 Kuomintang chairmanship election
The 2009 Kuomintang chairmanship election (Chinese: 2009年中國國民黨主席選舉) was held on 26 July 2009 in Taiwan with Ma Ying-jeou as the sole candidate. This was the third direct election of the chairman in the Kuomintang (KMT) history. All registered, due-paying KMT party members were eligible to vote.[1]
| Candidate | Total votes cast | Percentage of vote |
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| Ma Ying-jeou (W) | 285,354 | 93.87% |
| Voter turnout | 56.95% | |
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Aftermath
In his victory speech, Ma promised to enhance cooperation between Kuomintang and the government, deal with party assets and continue efforts to communicate with the opposition Pan-Green Coalition parties. He wished for the KMT to become a party of integrity, democracy and effectiveness. He would be inaugurated as the chairman on the upcoming party congress scheduled on 12 September 2009.
See also
- Elections in Taiwan
- List of leaders of the Kuomintang
References
- "No surprises as Ma elected next KMT chairman". taipeitimes.com.
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