Democratic Party Leadership Election Results 2009
In late 2009, the Democratic Party underwent a critical leadership transition to determine its new secretary. The process was conducted in two distinct phases: an internal vote among party members and a broad, open primary election involving the general public. These results shaped the party's direction and delegate distribution.
Internal Party Member Vote
The first stage of the selection process took place during local congresses. On October 8, 2009, the party's electoral commission announced the results of the vote cast by party members. Voter turnout for this internal phase was 56.4%.
Pier Luigi Bersani emerged as the clear frontrunner in this round, securing a significant lead over his competitors. He received 55.1% of the vote, followed by Dario Franceschini at 37.0% and Ignazio Marino at 7.9%.
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The Open Primary Election
Following the internal vote, the party held an open primary on October 25, 2009. Unlike the member-only vote, the open primary allowed a much wider demographic to participate, resulting in a massive turnout of over 3 million voters.
The results of the primary confirmed Bersani's lead, officially electing him as the new secretary of the party. Bersani captured 53.2% of the popular vote. Dario Franceschini followed with 34.3%, while Ignazio Marino secured 12.5%.
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Delegate Distribution
The primary election results directly influenced the allocation of 1,000 delegates. These delegates are representatives assigned to candidates based on their share of the popular vote, ensuring the party's leadership structure reflects the will of the voters.
Bersani earned the majority of the delegates with 530 seats, while Franceschini and Marino received 339 and 131 delegates, respectively.
Key Facts
- Winner: Pier Luigi Bersani was elected party secretary.
- Primary Turnout: More than 3,016,768 total votes were cast in the open primary.
- Member Participation: 56.4% of party members voted in the local congresses.
- Delegate Total: A total of 1,000 delegates were distributed among the three candidates.
- Primary Margin: Bersani won the primary with a 18.9% lead over the second-place candidate.
| Candidate | Member Vote % | Primary Vote % | Primary Votes | Delegates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pier Luigi Bersani | 55.1% | 53.2% | 1,603,531 | 530 |
| Dario Franceschini | 37.0% | 34.3% | 1,035,026 | 339 |
| Ignazio Marino | 7.9% | 12.5% | 378,211 | 131 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2009 Democratic Party leadership election?
Pier Luigi Bersani won the election, securing 53.2% of the popular vote in the open primary.
What was the difference between the member vote and the primary?
The member vote was an internal process held during local congresses for party members only, whereas the primary was an open election available to a much larger group of voters.
How many people voted in the open primary?
A total of 3,016,768 voters participated in the open primary on October 25, 2009.
How were the delegates distributed?
Delegates were allocated based on the primary results: Pier Luigi Bersani received 530, Dario Franceschini received 339, and Ignazio Marino received 131.
What was the voter turnout for the internal party vote?
The turnout for the vote among party members in the local congresses was 56.4%.