Most PP members rallied behind San Gil at first, but when it became clear that her decision was final the national leadership called a regional party election, in which Antonio Basagoiti was chosen as the new Basque PP leader.
Awalnya sebagian besar anggota PP mendukung San Gil, tetapi ketika keputusan dia sudah pasti, pimpinan pusat mengadakan pemilihan partai regional, di mana Antonio Basagoiti terpilih sebagai Ketua PP wilayah Basque.