Nikos Androulakis was re-elected as the president of PASOK, winning decisively in the second round of the elections with 59.92% against Haris Doukas, confirming his dominance within the party. He received 126,222 votes – fewer than the 139,000 he garnered in the 2021 elections, where he defeated George Papandreou. Apart from Crete, where he had his usual impressive results, Androulakis prevailed in all electoral regions, even in Athens, where his opponent was the mayor.

According to the final results, Haris Doukas received 40.08% or 84,512 votes. A total of 213,001 party members and supporters participated in the process, with 209,969 valid ballots.

In his victory speech, in front of a crowd gathered outside the PASOK headquarters on Charilaou Trikoupi Street, during halftime of the Greece-Ireland match, Androulakis pledged to move forward united, with all the candidates in the front line. He also extended an open invitation to those disappointed by the current government.

After the first aggregate results were announced, Haris Doukas called Nikos Androulakis to congratulate him on his re-election. In a statement from PASOK headquarters, Doukas emphasized that unity and the participation of everyone are essential for strengthening the party. “We continue together for a big and strong PASOK that can win,” he said, highlighting the importance of collective effort.

The phone calls

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis also called Nikos Androulakis to congratulate him on his re-election. Mitsotakis expressed his desire to meet with the re-elected PASOK leader soon, emphasizing the importance of cooperation for the country’s political future. Similarly, Nikos Pappas, the president of the Parliamentary Group of SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance, congratulated Androulakis, wishing him strength in his role.

Earlier, Stefanos Kasselakis, the former president of SYRIZA, had also called Androulakis to congratulate him. He made a point in his statement to highlight the “flawless democratic process of PASOK,” contrasting it with the recent developments in SYRIZA that led to his removal from the leadership.

Other candidates

Anna Diamantopoulou made headlines with her interview on Skai, where she commented on the election results and the political landscape within PASOK. She noted that Androulakis must “understand” the new demographic of the party, stating that neither he represents the full 60% of the voters nor does Haris Doukas represent the 40%. She urged Androulakis to focus on collective leadership and unity, pointing out that PASOK’s future depends on his strategic choices.

Pavlos Geroulanos, in a social media post, emphasized that the election process demonstrated PASOK’s vitality and potential to emerge as a central force in the political scene. Michalis Katrinis also expressed his support for Androulakis, congratulating him and stating: “Congratulations to Nikos Androulakis on his election as PASOK President. He has the mandate of the citizens to make PASOK great and victorious.” Nadia Giannakopoulou also sent a congratulatory message, stating that she would be on the front line.

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“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the great honor and responsibility of entrusting me again with the leadership of PASOK,” said Nikos Androulakis outside PASOK headquarters.

“Together we can, together we will win,” he added, noting that PASOK has the duty to restore hope and prospects for Greeks.

UPDATE: These are the final results of the PASOK elections:

Nikos Androulakis: 59.92% (125,820)

Charis Doukas: 40.08% (84,149)

Voters: 213,001

Valid votes: 209,969

Invalid/blank: 3,032

Invalid: 1,635

Blank: 1,397

UPDATE: Congratulations from Prime Minister Mitsotakis to Androulakis

The Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis had a phone conversation with Nikos Androulakis to congratulate him on his reelection, according to government sources.

Mr. Mitsotakis, the same sources report, expressed to Mr. Androulakis his desire to have a meeting soon.

UPDATE: Pavlos Geroulanos called Nikos Androulakis to personally congratulate him, as well as Charis Doukas, to emphasize that he looks forward to collaborating with him, both in PASOK and in Athens.

Georgios Papandreou, who is in Constantinople, had also a phone conversation with Nikos Androulakis after his victory in the internal party elections, as well as with Charis Doukas.

Mrs. Giannakopoulou congratulated Mr. Androulakis on his victory in the elections too.

UPDATE: Kasselakis’ phone call to Androulakis: Congratulations to PASOK for the flawless democratic processes

“I spoke with Nikos Androulakis and warmly congratulated him on his great victory and his reelection. Congratulations also to PASOK as a whole for the flawless democratic processes,” stated Stefanos Kasselakis in a post.

UPDATE: Results at 97.8% of the of the polling stations

Androulakis: 59.91%

Doukas: 40.09%

UPDATE: Charis Doukas: I will continue to fight for a large, strong PASOK that can win

“We managed in 3.5 months to conduct a clean and honest campaign and create a strong movement,” emphasized Charis Doukas in his statements, congratulating Nikos Androulakis on his victory.

“I will continue to fight for our principles and values, with unity, with the participation of all, for a large, strong PASOK that can win,” stated the Mayor of Athens.

Congratulations from Michalis Katrinis to Nikos Androulakis

Michalis Katrinis offered his congratulations to Nikos Androulakis. “He has the mandate from the citizens to make PASOK strong and successful,” he stated.

UPDATE: Charis Doukas congratulated Mr. Androulakis over the phone for his victory.
The re-elected president of PASOK thanked him, stating that they are all moving forward together.

In 83,7% of the polling stations, Nikos Androulakis has received 59,9% of the votes, while Charis Doukas 40,08%.

Results from 777 Polling Stations

• Androulakis: 97,226 votes
• Doukas: 65,035 votes

UPDATE: A total of 212,269 members and friends of PASOK voted, which means the participation compared to the first round, where 303,223 voted, was approximately 28.5% lower.

UPDATE: Charis Doukas arrived at his office, where he comes in a clear second in the second round of the elections. Mr. Doukas did not make any statements.

UPDATE: In 38% of the polling stations, Nikos Androulakis has received 59.07% of the votes, while Charis Doukas is 40.93%.

UPDATE: The electoral process for PASOK has been completed, and the counting has begun.

UPDATE:
– The result in Brussels

• Nikos Androulakis: 78 votes
• Charis Doukas: 51 votes

A total of 136 people voted, with 129 valid votes.

– The result in London

• Nikos Androulakis: 71 votes
• Charis Doukas: 28 votes

A total of 103 people voted.

– The result in Australia: Nikos Androulakis first in Sydney, Charis Doukas in Melbourne

The election results from the polling stations in Australia gave a victory to both candidates for the leadership of PASOK, with Nikos Androulakis winning in Sydney and Charis Doukas winning in Melbourne.

Results in Sydney:

In Sydney, 47 members and friends of PASOK–KINAL voted:

• Nikos Androulakis: 38 votes
• Charis Doukas: 9 votes

In the first round, the party president received 19 votes, while the mayor of Athens received 9 votes, with a total of 53 people voting.

Results in Melbourne:

In Melbourne, 30 people voted:

• Charis Doukas: 22 votes
• Nikos Androulakis: 8 votes

In the first round, 35 people voted, with Charis Doukas receiving 1 vote and Nikos Androulakis receiving 6 votes.

UPDATE: EDEKAP announced a half-hour extension to facilitate voters. The polls will close at 19:30.

Voter turnout exceeded 203,000 by 18:30.

By 17:30, 181,657 supporters and members had voted.

By 17:00 on the previous Sunday, 234,343 supporters and members of the party had voted.

It is reminded that, unless an extension is granted, the polls will close at 7 p.m.

PASOK officials, taking into account the data on voter turnout in the second round, estimate that the final participation by 7 p.m., when the polls close, will marginally exceed 200,000.

By 15:00, 149,783 supporters and members had voted. In the first round, at the same time, 192,000 people had voted.

According to reports, in Attica, voter turnout had decreased by 3% as of 12:50, while in contrast, an increase of 1% in participation was recorded in Crete.