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2026 Czech municipal and Senate election results

Overview

The 2026 municipal and Senate elections have concluded, revealing a complex political landscape with significant shifts. In the Senate, several candidates secured seats in the first round, including Jan Grolich in Vyškov, Jan Grulich in Rychnov nad Kněžnou, Tomáš Fiala in Strakonice, and Jan Sobotka in Trutnov. Twenty-two Senate districts, including Cheb and České Lípa, will proceed to a second round of voting.

In Prague, the STAN movement emerged as the winner with approximately 23 percent of the vote, leading discussions for potential coalitions with Spolu, Piráti, and Praha sobě. In the district of Řeporyje, the Přívětivé Řeporyje group—comprising STAN, Pirates, and KDU-ČSL—took the lead with 44.62 percent.

Local assemblies are seeing significant turnover and diverse professional representation. In Český Krumlov, nearly 60 percent of the 23 seats are filled by new faces. While the ANO movement retained five seats, including the reelection of Mayor Alexander Nogrády, the Vize pro Krumlov party also secured five mandates. Naděžda Perníková of Vize pro Krumlov is currently leading coalition negotiations, expressing readiness to serve as the city’s first female mayor.

In the Česká Lípa district, 57 assemblies feature representatives with diverse occupations such as butchers, welders, and aircraft designers. In the Milevsko region, the Sepekováci group maintained control in Sepekov, while KDU-ČSL defended its leadership in Kovářov.

The SPD movement experienced a sharp decline, dropping from 492 municipal council seats in 2022 to 166. Voter turnout varied significantly, from near-total participation in villages like Martinice u Onšova to approximately 20.88 percent in Zaječí.

Following the results, political tensions have risen. In Prague, protests occurred at Malostranské náměstí in support of public media. Meanwhile, STAN leader Vít Rakušan has expressed ambitions to challenge the ANO movement, though polling suggests deep polarization between the government and opposition blocks.

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  • "The second round of Senate elections is planned for October 16 and 17, 2026."

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    "The first round of Senate elections will be held on 9‑10 October 2026, with a possible second round on 16‑17 October."

    The first claim specifies only the second round date, while the second claim provides specific dates for both the first and second rounds.

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Czech political landscape shifts following local and senate elections

    Czech political tensions rise following local and senate elections, marked by public protests and STAN leader Vít Rakušan's ambitions to challenge Andrej Babiš's ANO movement.

  2. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Český Krumlov elections bring significant changes to local assembly

    Municipal elections in Český Krumlov bring nearly 60 percent new members to the assembly, with the new Vize pro Krumlov party and ANO competing to form a governing coalition.

  3. [POLITICS] 132 sources
    Czech Republic municipal and Senate elections yield mixed results for major parties

    Czech municipal and Senate elections show STAN winning in Prague and ANO maintaining strength in several cities, while independent movements and local coalitions dominate many regions.

  4. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Czech political parties form unusual local alliances ahead of elections

    Czech political parties are forming unconventional local alliances ahead of municipal elections, with rising tensions in Prague between the Spolu coalition and the Pirates Party.

  5. [POLITICS] 95 sources
    Czech Republic holds municipal and Senate elections

    Czech voters have cast ballots in municipal and Senate elections. Key results show ANO leading in Olomouc, while several Senate candidates secured seats in the first round. President Petr Pavel also voted.

  6. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Czech municipal elections face single-candidate lists in small towns

    Czech municipal elections reveal a trend in small villages where many towns face single-candidate lists or individual candidates, potentially reducing competition and voter engagement.

  7. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    ANO 2011 candidates address municipal priorities and housing in Czechia

    ANO 2011 candidates in the Czech Republic address municipal priorities and housing issues ahead of elections in Vysoké Mýto and Ostrava.

  8. [POLITICS] 22 sources
    Czech Republic municipal elections 2026 preparations intensify

    Czech municipalities are preparing for the 2026 local elections, with candidates across the country debating housing, transport, and infrastructure as campaign activities intensify.

  9. [POLITICS] 9 sources
    EU budget negotiations and Prague political tensions intensify

    EU budget negotiations face potential cuts of 100 billion euros, while Prague faces political tension over tax allocations, municipal election campaigns, and the role of cities in EU funding.

  10. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Czech municipalities face unique municipal election dynamics

    Small municipalities in the Czech Republic's Jablonec region are seeing unique municipal election patterns, including single candidate lists and groups of independent candidates running without formal parties.

  11. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Czech political parties intensify campaigns for upcoming elections

    Czech political parties TOP 09 and ANO are ramping up campaigns for upcoming municipal and senate elections, focusing on municipal management, public security, and transport issues.

  12. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Czech elections feature aging local candidates and historic Senate bid

    Czech elections see diverse candidates, from 96-year-old local council hopefuls in Hradec Králové to Darina Batyiová, who seeks to become the first Roma woman in the Senate.

  13. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Czech municipal election candidates outline local priorities

    Political candidates in Frýdek-Místek, Domažlice, and Bruntál present their platforms for the 2026 municipal elections, focusing on housing, healthcare, and local infrastructure.

  14. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Czech elections feature diverse candidates across various regions

    Czech municipal and Senate elections feature diverse candidates, ranging from 18-year-old students to 99-year-old retirees, with notable professional groups like doctors running for office.

  15. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Czech municipalities face lack of candidates for upcoming elections

    Czech municipalities face challenges ahead of local elections, with many regions seeing only single-party competition or no candidates at all due to community disputes and a lack of volunteers.

  16. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Czech municipal elections see rise in influencer candidates

    Czech municipal elections see a rise in influencer candidates and a shift toward social media campaigning alongside traditional billboard tactics.

  17. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Czech municipal and senate election coverage features regional debates

    TV Nova and TN Live are hosting a series of regional debates and super-debates ahead of the Czech municipal and senate elections on October 9-10, covering key local issues and candidate matchups.

  18. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Czech Republic political activity rises ahead of 2026 elections

    As the 2026 Czech municipal and senate elections approach, the ANO party has launched its Prague campaign focusing on transport and housing, while Kolín reports full election commissions despite lower interest.

  19. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Czech political shifts in Ostrava and Příbram

    Political shifts occur in Czechia as Petr Veselka leaves the ANO movement in Ostrava to join the Motoristé, while ANO presents new candidates in Příbram.

  20. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Czech political parties launch campaigns for Senate and municipal elections

    Czech political parties, including TOP 09 and ANO, have launched campaigns ahead of the October Senate and municipal elections, focusing on the Senate's role as a democratic safeguard.

  21. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    ANO leads in Prague municipal election poll

    A Median poll shows the ANO movement leading in Prague's upcoming municipal elections with 23.3%, narrowly ahead of STAN at 22.6%.

  22. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Youth voter turnout in Czech municipal elections faces engagement gap

    A survey shows young Czech voters express interest in municipal elections but face barriers like candidate unfamiliarity, prompting a series of regional debates to increase engagement.

  23. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Czech municipal elections: New candidates announced in Prague and Teplice

    Czech municipal election candidates emerge: Filip Dvořák moves to lead the MODRÁ list in Prague 1, while Vendula Vinšová, daughter of Jaroslav Kubera, runs for ODS in Teplice.

  24. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Czech political parties launch regional election campaigns

    Political parties in the Karlovy Vary, Moravian-Silesian, and South Bohemian regions have begun active election campaigns, focusing on direct voter contact and social media despite instances of billboard damage

  25. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Czech municipalities face rise in single-candidate election lists

    Municipal elections in parts of the Czech Republic are seeing a rise in single-candidate lists, particularly in the Pelhřimov and Hodonín regions, due to low interest in local governance.

  26. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Czech Republic: Over 190,000 candidates registered for 2026 elections

    Over 190,000 candidates have registered for the Czech Republic's municipal and Senate elections in October 2026, with significant competition expected in Prague and various regional municipalities.

  27. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Czech political parties prepare for Senate and municipal elections

    Czech political movements prepare for Senate and municipal elections, with Naše Česko aiming for long-term leadership and ANO running candidates independently in 24 Senate districts.

  28. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    ANO 2011 announces municipal election candidates in Kutná Hora and Zlín

    ANO 2011 has announced candidates for the 2026 municipal elections in Kutná Hora, led by Jiří Kukla, and Zlín, where Jiří Korec seeks a third term as mayor.

  29. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Czech municipal elections set for Přerov and Vsetín in October 2026

    Municipal elections in the Czech cities of Přerov and Vsetín will be held on October 9-10, 2026, featuring key contests for mayoral seats and local assembly representation.

  30. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Czech municipal elections show diverse candidate lists

    Czech municipal elections show diverse trends, from single-candidate lists in Děčín district towns to highly professionalized, multi-sector candidate rosters in Opava.

  31. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Municipal elections approach in Krnov and Orlová

    Upcoming municipal elections in Krnov and Orlová feature key contests for local leadership, including incumbent mayor Tomáš Hradil in Krnov and Lenka Brzyszkowská in Orlová.

  32. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Czech Republic Senate elections set for October 2026

    Czech Republic Senate elections in October 2026 will see one-third of seats contested, amid a notable decline in the number of registered candidates compared to previous cycles.

  33. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Czech municipalities Krnov and Jeseník prepare for municipal elections

    Czech municipalities Krnov and Jeseník prepare for upcoming municipal elections, featuring intense competition between established coalitions and new political groups.

  34. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Czech Republic: Candidates register for Ostrava municipal and Olomouc Senate elections

    Candidates have registered for municipal elections in Ostrava and Senate elections in the Olomouc region of the Czech Republic.

  35. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Czech media prepare specialized election coverage and debates

    Czech media outlets CNN Prima News and Czech Television are launching specialized programming and debate series ahead of upcoming municipal and senate elections.

  36. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Czech municipalities prepare for upcoming municipal elections

    Czech municipalities prepare for 2026 municipal elections, with Studénka seeing record low female candidacy and Rožnov pod Radhoštěm facing a battle for coalition control.

  37. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    ANO movement eyes Senate expansion in upcoming Czech elections

    The ANO movement seeks to expand its influence in the Czech Senate elections, where it defends only one seat while competing for 26 others currently held by various opposition parties.

  38. [POLITICS] 10 sources
    Czech Republic election registration concludes for municipal and Senate votes

    Czech registration for the October 2026 municipal and Senate elections is complete, with 154 Senate candidates and various municipal lists finalized across major cities like Prague and Brno.

  39. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Czech municipalities prepare for municipal elections amid shifting political trends

    Czech municipalities Bohumín and Valašské Meziříčí prepare for municipal elections, with the ANO movement showing strong recent polling trends against traditional local powers.

  40. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Kopřivnice candidates focus on local issues ahead of 2026 elections

    Candidates in Kopřivnice are focusing on housing and infrastructure ahead of the 2026 municipal elections, while the DSZ - ZA PRÁVA ZVÍŘAT party expands its reach across the Czech Republic.

  41. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Municipal elections approach in Holešov and Přerov

    Political groups in the Czech cities of Holešov and Přerov are preparing for upcoming municipal elections, with ANO seeking to maintain or defend its leadership in both locations.

  42. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Plzeň municipal elections: 13 parties submit candidates

    Thirteen political parties have submitted candidate lists for the upcoming municipal elections in Plzeň, Czech Republic, with key coalition leaders and new political formations set to compete.

  43. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Czechia prepares for Senate and municipal elections

    Czechia approaches Senate and municipal elections, with the ANO movement seeking Senate influence and various controversial candidates entering the race.

  44. [POLITICS] 15 sources
    Czech 2026 local and Senate elections attract record number of candidates

    Czech 2026 local and Senate elections see record candidate lists, with 16 groups in Brno, 24 in Prague and notable figures like ex‑army chief Karel Řehka running for Senate; CSÚ will host a dedicated media‑only

  45. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Czech municipal elections 2026: candidate lists and key issues in Kutná Hora and Pardubice

    Czech municipal elections on 9‑10 Oct 2026 will decide leadership in Kutná Hora and Pardubice, with incumbents Lukáš Seifert and Jan Nadrchal heading campaigns amid budget, transport, housing and arena debates.

  46. [POLITICS] 23 sources
    Czech municipalities gear up for 2026 local elections

    Czech towns will vote on 9‑10 Oct 2026 to elect councils and mayors; incumbents like Petr Ryška and Jiří Anděl are running, and budgets range from 1‑2 bn CZK.

  47. [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Czech towns gear up for Oct 2026 municipal elections

    Czech towns Krumlov, Nymburk and Třebíč prepare for 9‑10 Oct 2026 municipal elections, with new candidates, coalition priorities and a 1 bn CZK budget in Nymburk.

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