2007 Liberal Democrats leadership election

The 2007 Liberal Democrats leadership election was held following the resignation of Sir Menzies Campbell as leader on 15 October 2007, after 19 months as leader of the Liberal Democrats, the third-largest political party in the United Kingdom. Vincent Cable, the deputy leader of the parliamentary party, was acting leader until the conclusion of the leadership election. The result was announced on 18 December 2007 with Nick Clegg winning by a narrow margin of 1.2%.

2007 Liberal Democrats leadership election
17 October – 18 December 2007 (2007-10-17 – 2007-12-18)
Turnout64.1%
 
Candidate Nick Clegg Chris Huhne
Popular vote 20,988 20,477
Percentage 50.6% 49.4%
Leader before election

Vincent Cable (Interim)

 Elected Leader

Nick Clegg

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