1999 Welsh Labour leadership election

The 1999 Welsh Labour leadership election was held on 20 February 1999. Alun Michael was elected as Labour's nominee for First Secretary. Michael would go on to become First Secretary in a minority Labour government following the 1999 Assembly election. Runner up Rhodri Morgan went on to serve in Michael's first cabinet and then succeeded him as First Secretary in February 2000.

1999 Welsh Labour leadership election
20 February
 
Candidate Alun Michael Rhodri Morgan
Overall Result 52.7% 47.3%
Affiliated unions 64.0% 36.0%
Party members 35.7% 64.3%
Elected officials 58.4% 41.6%
Leader before election

Ron Davies

 Elected Leader

Alun Michael

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