People's Party for Freedom and Democracy leadership election, 2006

The 2006 People's Party for Freedom and Democracy leadership election was called to elect the new Leader of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy after incumbent Jozias van Aartsen announced his retirement from national politics. Mark Rutte the Undersecretary for Education, Culture and Science closely beat the Minister without portfolio for Migration and Integration Rita Verdonk and backbencher Member of the House of Representatives Jelleke Veenendaal.

People's Party for Freedom and Democracy leadership election, 2006

The 2006 People's Party for Freedom and Democracy leadership election was called to elect the new Leader of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy after incumbent Jozias van Aartsen announced his retirement from national politics. Mark Rutte the Undersecretary for Education, Culture and Science closely beat the Minister without portfolio for Migration and Integration Rita Verdonk and backbencher Member of the House of Representatives Jelleke Veenendaal.