Incumbent President Joan Laporta vowed that Barcelona will be “unstoppable” after he was re-elected as the club president for a further five years on Sunday.
The Lal Liga club said that after Laporta won just over 68% of the vote, he will begin his second-consecutive term – and fourth overall – from 1 July.
His opponent, Victor Font tallied almost 30% with the remaining votes void or invalid.
Having taken office in March 2021, Laporta stepped down last month in line with club statutes in order to seek re-election.
The 63-year-old described the result as “resounding”, adding “it gives us great strength”.
“It makes us unstoppable,” he said. “No-one will stop us. Exciting years lie ahead. They will be the best of our lives.
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“This is a wonderful club, where the members elect their president and their board of directors. A club unique in the world, truly extraordinary.”
Laporta, who first led Barcelona between 2003-10 and oversaw the appointment of Pep Guardiola as manager, thanked the members who voted, saying the process was a “celebration of democracy and civic spirit”.
He pledged that his new term would see officials and fans “defend Barca against everything and everyone”.
His victory speech also saw him promise to strengthen the first team and complete the redevelopment of the Nou Camp stadium.
Almost 48,500 votes were cast – a turnout of 42.34% – with Laporta securing 32,934 and 53-year-old Font receviving 14,385.
