2007 Democratic Progressive Party presidential primary explained

Election Name:2007 Democratic Progressive Party presidential primary
Flag Image:File:Green Island with White Cross.svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2003 Democratic Progressive Party presidential primary
Previous Year:2003
Next Election:2011 Democratic Progressive Party presidential primary
Next Year:2011
Election Date:19 April 2007
Image1:Frank Hsieh.jpg
Candidate1:Hsieh Chang-ting
Popular Vote1:62,851
Percentage1:44.66%
Candidate2:Su Tseng-chang
Popular Vote2:46,997
Percentage2:33.40%
Image4:DPP LongForever2007 SKYu.jpg
Candidate4:Yu Shyi-kun
Popular Vote4:22,213
Percentage4:15.78%
Image5:2007TaipeiInternationalFlowerExhibition AnnetteLu.jpg
Candidate5:Lu Hsiu-lien
Popular Vote5:8,668
Percentage5:6.16%
Nominee
Before Election:Chen Shui-bian
After Election:Hsieh Chang-ting

The 2007 Democratic Progressive Party presidential primary was the selection process by which the Democratic Progressive Party of the Republic of China (Taiwan) chose its candidate for the 2008 presidential election. The DPP candidate for president was selected through a series of member of the party in Thursday, 19 April 2007.

Result

Candidate Votes Percentage
Hsieh 62,851 44.66
Su 46,997 33.40
Yu 22,213 15.78
Lu 8,668 6.16