Politics · Prague, Czech Republic · Czechia · October 9, 2026

Czechs vote for a third of the Senate and local councils

Reported by 1 outlet · first reported Oct 8, 8:00 PM ET

Voting began in the first round of elections for one-third of the Czech Senate, alongside municipal polls. Prime Minister Andrej Babiš is seeking gains for his coalition.

Why it matters

The result will indicate how much legislative leverage Babiš's government holds in the upper chamber.

Background

Andrej Babiš, a billionaire populist, returned as prime minister after his ANO party won the 2025 parliamentary election. The Senate is renewed by one-third every two years.

The story so far

1. Oct 9Czechs vote for a third of the Senate and local councils
2. Oct 10Czechs vote in Senate and municipal elections
3. Oct 16Czechs vote in Senate runoff for 22 seats
4. Oct 18Czech PM Babiš's coalition wins no Senate seats

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Sources

• AP ↗October 9, 2026

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