New Republic Presidential election, 11 ABY

The Presidential election in the New Republic of 11 ABY was triggered by the stepping down of Mon Mothma, who had served as the New Republic's Chief of State for a period of seven years. Mothma designated Leia Organa Solo, her trusted advisor for eleven years, as her chosen successor, ultimately leading to Solo's election by the New Republic Senate.

This event marked the initial transition of power within the New Republic; however, due to the similar ideologies of both the outgoing and incoming Chiefs, the core governmental strategies were largely unaffected. A significant alteration did occur with the dismantling of the New Republic Inner Council and its subsequent substitution with the New Republic Ruling Council.

Leia Organa Solo's sporadic periods away from her duties prompted short-term 'caretaker' administrations helmed by Mothma and Ponc Gavrisom. Despite facing a near ousting by the Senate during the Black Fleet Crisis, she successfully navigated these challenges and remained in office until her resignation in 23 ABY.