The Green Party (SZ) leadership election of 2005 was held on 24 September 2005. Martin Bursík became the new Leader of the Party when he defeated Karel Helman.[1][2] Bursík's only competition was Karel Helman.[3] Election was held after previous leader Jan Beránek was removed from the position of Leader.[4] Beránek himself decided to not run.[5]
There were only 2 Candidates. Martin Bursík was viewed as a clear front runner as Karl Helman's candidacy was viewed as a recession. Helman himself admitted during nomination Speech that he doesn't have an Ambition to become party's leader. 147 Delegates voted. Bursík received 114 votes against Helman's 17 votes and was elected.[6]
