2008 Fianna Fáil leadership election

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

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.