2018 Social Democratic leadership election

The 2018 Social Democratic leadership election is a two-round election being held to determine a new leader for the Social Democrats. The election was announced by party leadership after chairman Pieter Van Buskirk announced his resignation ahead of the 2019 general election due to the several scandals his former government faced.

Background and Process
The 2018 capture of Brunanter soldiers, and the fallout from the death of a soldier in a botched rescue attempt, coupled with the apparent poor planning and execution drew serious criticisms for him as well as the military. Further fallout occurred when it appeared that his government might have been been involved with or party to secret discussions on the removal of the then-Prime Minister of Phaluhm Phoueck. The criticisms of General Gabriel Styler on the political nature of the operation and his eventual resignation further drew in heavy opposition from most parties in Congress. With opposition mounting, he announced his resignation on 6 September ahead of a no-confidence vote being proposed by the Christian Democratic Union. He did not immediately resign as party president, instead announcing an election for December.