2012 Czech Social Democratic Party presidential primaries

Presidential primaries to select the Czech Social Democratic Party candidate for the 2013 presidential elections were held in May 2012. The primaries were indirect, with only members of the party's Central Executive Committee able to vote. Jiří Dienstbier Jr. became the party's candidate after receiving 107 votes to the 35 against. Dienstbier's only rival was Jan Švejnar, who withdrew prior to voting taking place.

Candidates

• Jiří Dienstbier Jr. - Senator in Kladno district and most popular politician at the time.
• Jan Å vejnar - Economist who was party's candidate in 2008. He was supported by Michal HaÅ¡ek. Å vejnar withdrawn from primaries on 9 May 2012 as he wanted to run as independent.

Speculated candidates

• Vladimír Å pidla - He was speculated to be possible candidate of ČSSD.
• MiloÅ¡ Zeman - There had been speculation that he would stand.
• Zdeněk Å kromach - He was suggested by some members of ČSSD.

Support of candidates in opinion polls

Results

References