A leadership election was held in the TOP 09 party in the Czech Republic on 29 November 2015. Miroslav Kalousek succeeded Schwarzenberg as party's leader.
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The incumbent leader Karel Schwarzenberg announced on 5 October 2015 that he won't seek another term as a leader of TOP 09. He argued with his health. He stated that he became partially deaf. He suggested Miroslav Kalousek as his successor.[1] Kalousek previously stated that he would run for the position if Schwarzenberg wouldn't.[2] Kalousek announced his candidature on the same day.[3]
The election was held on 29 November 2015. Kalousek received 148 votes of 171 and became the new leader.[4] Kalousek was the only candidate.[5]
