2008 Fianna Fáil leadership election

The 2008 Fianna Fáil leadership election began on 2 April 2008, when party leader and Taoiseach Bertie Ahern announced his resignation. Brian Cowen, the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance was the clear favourite to succeed him.

2008 Fianna Fáil leadership election
9 April 2008 (2008-04-09)
 
Candidate Brian Cowen
Percentage Unopposed
Leader before election

Bertie Ahern

 Elected Leader

Brian Cowen

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