2003 Scottish National Party leadership election

2003 Scottish National Party leadership election

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Candidate John Swinney Bill Wilson Popular vote 577 111 Percentage 83.9% 16.1%

Leader before election John Swinney Elected Leader John Swinney

There was a Scottish National Party leadership election in 2003 following a challenge to John Swinney's position as National Convener of the Scottish National Party (SNP). Swinney defeated his challenger,^[1] although his victory would be short lived, and he would step down the following year following an unsuccessful European election.