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2022 President of the Senate of the Czech Republic election
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Candidate Miloš Vystrčil
Party ODS
Popular vote 73
Percentage 91.3%
President before election

Miloš Vystrčil
ODS

Elected President

Miloš Vystrčil
ODS

Election of the President of the Senate of the Czech Republic was held on 2 November 2022 after 2022 Senate election. The incumbent president ran unopposed and was elected for another term.

Background

Miloš Vystrčil was elected President of the Senate in 2020 after death of Jaroslav Kubera. Vystrčil stated that his reelection depends on result of 2022 Czech Senate election. Vystrčil's seat is up for election in 2022. If he loses Senate reelection he would be ineligible for reelection as President of the Senate. Following the first round of senate election it became clear that ODS-TOP 09 senate group will remain largest group in senate meaning that Vystrčil is likely to remain president of the senate if he is reelected for his senate seat. Second round of Senate election was held on 30 September 2022 and 1 October 2022. Vystrčil won his senate seat Senate election overally resulted in victory for ODS-led SPOLU alliance. Leader of KDU-ČSL Marian Jurečka stated he believes that Vystrčil will remain President of the Senate. Leader of SPOLU and Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Petr Fiala also stated he believes Vystrčil will remain President of the Senate. Vystrčil himself confirmed on 3 October 2022 that he has ambition to continue as the president of the Senate but final decision is up to his Senate caucus. On 13 October 2022 Vystrčil was confirmed to be the nominee of ODS-TOP senate group. He was expected to run unopposed.

Composition of Senate

Name Ideology Senate Leader Seats Supported candidate
ODS-TOP 09 Liberal conservatism Zdeněk Nytra 36 / 81 Miloš Vystrčil
Mayors and Independents Localism Jan Sobotka 18 / 81
KDU-ČSL Christian democracy Josef Klement 12 / 81
ANO 2011-ČSSD Populism Miroslav Adámek 6 / 81
SEN 21-Pirates Liberalism Václav Láska 6 / 81
Independents 3 / 81

Candidates

Voting

Election was scheduled for 2 November 2022. Senate groups made agreement that Vystrčil will remain the Senate President. Vystrčil received 73 of 80 votes and was elected for another term. Vystrčil stated that he will do everything so that the Senate remains a dignified institution.

Candidate Party Votes
Miloš Vystrčil Civic Democratic Party 73 / 80 91.25%
None 7 / 80 8.75%

References

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  2. "Vystrčil: O post šéfa Senátu budu znovu usilovat. Za prezidentem bych šel bez ohledu na sympatie". Czech Radio (in Czech). Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  3. "Vystrčil chce obhájit post v Senátu za Jihlavu, kandidaturu na prezidenta odmítá". Deník (in Czech). Vltava Labe Media. 15 August 2022. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  4. "Volební souboj o Senát čeká šéfa komory Vystrčila, expremiéra Špidlu i herce Töpfera". Aktuálně.cz (in Czech). Economia. 11 July 2022. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  5. "Česko vstupuje do finále voleb do Senátu. Bojuje se i o jeho předsedu". iDNES.cz (in Czech). Mafra. 30 September 2022. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  6. "Vystrčil anebo Nagyová? Na kandidátku ANO nikdo nesází". E15.cz (in Czech). Czech News Center. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  7. "Senátorem za Jihlavu zůstane Vystrčil". ČT24 (in Czech). Czech Television. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
  8. "Senátní volby: Spolu porazilo ANO, STAN propadl, Vystrčil zvítězil nad Nagyovou". iDNES.cz (in Czech). Mafra. 1 October 2022. Retrieved 1 October 2022.
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  12. "Vystrčil: Mám ambici ucházet se znovu o pozici předsedy Senátu, ale rozhodne senátorský klub". Czech Radio (in Czech). 3 October 2022. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
  13. "Vystrčil v čele Senátu soupeře nemá". Novinky.cz (in Czech). Borgis. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
  14. "Do užšího vedení Senátu se nově dostane místopředseda TOP 09 Czernin". iDNES.cz (in Czech). Mafra. 12 October 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
  15. "Senát se poprvé schází v novém složení a volí vedení. Nováčci složili slib". iDNES.cz. Mafra. 11 November 2020. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
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  18. "Horní komora se poprvé sešla po volbách. Předsedou je opět Vystrčil". ČT24 (in Czech). Czech Television. Retrieved 2 November 2022.
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