How did Donaldson's June DUP leadership role come about?
Public Vote
Unopposed Election
Political Appointment
Hereditary Succession
Answer
Unopposed Election: Jeffrey Donaldson was elected unopposed as the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) in June, following the resignation of Edwin Poots. Poots had only been leader for three weeks, having succeeded Arlene Foster, who had announced her intention to step down in April.
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