On October 29, 2007, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner was declared the winner of the Argentinian presidential election, making her the first woman to hold the position.
No Surprises
Overwhelmingly the most popular candidate among the Argentinian people, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner was the projected winner of the election and finished 22 points ahead of her nearest rival.
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"We have won amply. But this, far from putting us in a position of privilege, puts us instead in a position of greater responsibilities and obligations."—Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner Guardian: Argentina elects first woman president (October 29, 2007)
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Fast Facts
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Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner received 49% of the vote
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14 candidates ran for president
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Elections were held on October 28, 2007
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Fernandez de Kirchner is the wife of previous Argentinian president, Nestor Kirchner
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71% of Argentinian citizens voted in the election
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Fernandez de Kirchner assumed office on December 10, 2007
