Simplify the following text for a Grade 7 native English-speaking person.
Original: Although she had significant cross-factional support , she announced on 25 January 2005 that she would not contest the leadership , allowing Beazley to be elected unopposed .
Simplified: Although she had a lot of support , she said on 25 January 2005 that she would not contest the leadership . This allowed Beazley to be elected unopposed .