Politics · Prague · Czechia · October 10, 2026

Czechs vote in Senate and municipal elections

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

Voting began in the first round for one-third of the Czech Senate, alongside municipal elections. Prime Minister Andrej Babiš hopes his coalition will gain seats.

Why it matters

The result will shape how much the Babiš government can push its agenda through parliament.

Background

Andrej Babiš, a billionaire populist, returned to power after the 2025 parliamentary election. A third of the Senate is elected 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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