2022 Czech Senate election

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2022 Czech Senate election

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27 of the 81 seats in the Senate
  First party Second party Third party
 
Leader Petr Fiala Marian Jurečka Andrej Babiš
Party ODS KDU-ČSL ANO
Last election 3 6 3
Seats won 8 7 3
Seat change Increase5 Increase1 Steady0
First round 151,908
13.7%
120,972
10.9%
244,516
22%
Second round 111,071
23.2%
74,696
15.6%
149,331
31.1%

  Fourth party Fifth party Sixth party
 
Leader Markéta Pekarová Adamová Vít Rakušan Václav Láska
Party TOP 09 STAN SEN 21
Last election 2 3 0
Seats won 3 1 1
Seat change Increase1 Decrease2 Increase1
First round 73,473
6.6%
95,019
8.5%
27,672
2.5%
Second round 33,314
7.0%
20,410
4.3%
21,051
4.4%

The first round results for the 2022 Czech Senate elections, by largest party per district.

Senate elections were held in the Czech Republic on 23 and 24 September 2022 alongside municipal elections.[1][2][3] The election were won by the Spolu alliance consisting of the Civic Democratic Party (ODS), KDU-ČSL and TOP 09 which won 20 seats (including Tábor 2020 candidate Marek Slabý and ProMOST candidate Jan Paparega). The ODS was the most successful party, winning eight seats.[4]

Districts and incumbents[edit]

27 districts up for election
Dictrict Incumbent senator Party Running Result
1 – Karlovy Vary Jan Horník Mayors and Independents Yes 4th place
4 – Most Alena Dernerová Union of Democrats - Association of Independents Yes lost in runoff
7 – Pilsen-City Václav Chaloupek Mayors and Independents Yes 4th place
10 – Český Krumlov Tomáš Jirsa Civic Democratic Party Yes won
13 – Tábor Jaroslav Větrovský Independent Yes lost in runoff
16 – Beroun Jiří Oberfalzer Civic Democratic Party Yes won
19 – Prague 11 Ladislav Kos Movement for Prague 11 Yes lost in runoff
22 – Prague 10 Renata Chmelová KDU-ČSL Yes won
25 – Prague 6 Jiří Růžička TOP 09 Yes won
28 – Mělník Petr Holeček Mayors and Independents Yes 3rd place
31 – Ústí nad Labem Jaroslav Doubrava Severočeši.cz No
34 – Liberec Michael Canov Mayors for the Liberec Region Yes won
37 – Jičín Tomáš Czernin TOP 09 Yes won
40 – Kutná Hora Jaromír Strnad Czech Social Democratic Party Yes lost in runoff
43 – Pardubice Miluše Horská KDU-ČSL Yes won
46 – Ústí nad Orlicí Petr Šilar KDU-ČSL No
49 – Blansko Jaromíra Vítková KDU-ČSL Yes won
52 – Jihlava Miloš Vystrčil Civic Democratic Party Yes won
55 – Brno-City Jan Žaloudík Czech Social Democratic Party No
58 – Brno-City Jiří Dušek Civic Democratic Party Yes won
61 – Olomouc Lumír Kantor KDU-ČSL Yes won
64 – Bruntál Ladislav Václavec ANO 2011 Yes won
67 – Nový Jičín Petr Orel Green Party Yes 3rd place
70 – Ostrava-City Zdeněk Nytra Civic Democratic Party Yes won
73 – Frýdek-Místek Jiří Cieńciała Independent No
76 – Kroměříž Šárka Jelínková KDU-ČSL Yes 3rd place
79 – Hodonín Anna Hubáčková KDU-ČSL No

Candidates[edit]

According to information from the Czech Statistical Office, 178 candidates (135 men and 43 women) applied candidacy.[5] Compared to 2016 election, the number of candidates decreased by 55.[6] The three youngest candidates seeking the senatorial seat are all 40 years old, the oldest candidate is 79 years old.[7] The average age of the candidates is 56.63 years.[5]

Among the incumbent senators, Anna Hubáčková, Jiří Cieńciała, Jan Žaloudík, Petr Šilar and Jaroslav Doubrava did not run.[8][12]

Campaign[edit]

Campaign in Olomouc

KDU-ČSL introduced its candidates on 24 April 2022. Leader Marian Jurečka stated that party wants to win 7 seats at least.[13] On 29 May 2022 Czech Pirate Party launched campaign with slogan "Bravery to do what is right" and introduced its candidates. Party nominated 7 candidates.[14]

Parties that include Spolu (ODS, KDU-ČSL and TOP 09) decided to cooperate in the election nominating 19 common candidates with 6 nominated by ODS (including Senate president Miloš Vystrčil), 7 nominated by KDU-ČSL and 6 nominated by TOP 09. Candidates were introduced to public on 14 June 2022. Czech Prime Minister and leader of Spolu Petr Fiala stated that Spolu wants to retain democratic majority in senate.[15] KDU-ČSL would nominate 11 senators overall.[16] ODS nominated 13 candidates and TOP 09 7 candidates.[17]

ANO 2011 launched campaign on 5 September 2022 with party leader Andrej Babiš appealed to voter to make the election a referendum about Petr Fiala's cabinet.[18] Babiš decided to focus his personal campaign to help Jana Nagyová in Jihlava senate district against senate president Miloš Vystrčil believing that Vystčil's defeat would be a huge blow to governing coalition.[19]

Czech Social Democratic Party launched campaign on 11 September 2022. It focused on energy prices, progressive taxation for companies and higher minimal wages.[20]

First round was held on 23 and 24 September 2022. It was a big success for ANO 2011 which had 17 candidates advancing and one being elected in first round. Freedom and Direct Democracy had its candidate advancing to second round for the first time in its history. 3 candidates were elected in the first round including Jiří Růžička, Petr Fiala and Ladislav Václavec. Mayors and Independents suffered heavy losses in the first round with only one candidate advancing. Party lost some of its significant politicians such as Jan Horník, Petr Holeček or Václav Chaloupek who failed to advance for second round.[21][22][23] ODS was second most successful party with 9 candidates advancing. KDU-ČSL had 6 candidates advancing and 1 being elected in first round. TOP 09 had 3 candidates advancing and 1 being elected. Overall SPOLU parties had 18 candidates advancing and 2 elected in first round.[24]

ANO 2011 focused campaign for second round largely in Jihlava district.[25] Party leadership went to the district to personally support Nagyová against Vystrčil whose defeat would weaken government coalition.[26][27][28]

Results[edit]

PartyFirst roundSecond roundSeats
Votes%SeatsVotes%SeatsWonNot upTotal
ANO 2011244,51621.981149,33131.122325
Civic Democratic Party151,90813.650111,07123.15881523
KDU-ČSL120,97210.87174,69615.5767512
Freedom and Direct Democracy85,8557.7202,7910.580000
Mayors and Independents75,4066.7806,4101.34001515
TOP 0973,4736.60133,3416.952336
Czech Social Democratic Party43,8703.94010,3442.160011
Independents32,4312.9209,0311.881101
Czech Pirate Party28,3022.540022
Senator 2127,6722.49021,0514.391134
PRO 202227,0482.430000
Mayors for the Liberec Region19,6131.76014,0002.921112
Communist Party of Bohemia and Moravia17,6121.580000
Tricolour Citizens' Movement14,8321.330000
Tábor 202014,1861.28010,6762.231101
Svobodní11,7301.050011
South Bohemians 202010,7180.9609,2891.940000
Green Party8,8280.790000
ProMOST8,6720.7806,7471.411101
Union of Democrats – Association of Independents8,6080.7704,7290.990000
Moravian Land Movement6,5560.590000
Movement for Prague 116,5240.5905,5691.160000
For Plzen4,6830.420000
For Health4,2760.380000
Choice for the Region4,2260.380000
Karlovy Vary Civic Alternative3,9720.360000
Manifest.cz3,3190.300000
Ústí Citizen's Forum3,0840.280000
Safety, Responsibility, Solidarity3,0830.280000
No Movement2,8220.250000
For Sport and Healthy Milestone2,7680.250000
Freeholder Party of the Czech Republic2,6170.240000
Independent for Prague 101,9840.180000
Domov1,8110.160000
Party of Common Sense1,5870.140000
Czech National Socialist Party1,4780.130000
Přísaha1,4710.130000
PES Movement1,1870.110000
Doma1,0400.090000
Moravané9540.090000
Heart for ...6930.060000
State Party Direct Democracy – Labour Party3960.040000
National Democracy2900.030000
Democratic Party of Greens2690.020000
Hradec Králové Democratic Club11
Marek Hilšer for Senate11
Ostravak11
Independents25,1772.26010,7072.231134
Total1,112,519100.003479,783100.0024275481
Valid votes1,112,51996.47479,78399.60
Invalid/blank votes40,6703.531,9470.40
Total votes1,153,189100.00481,730100.00
Registered voters/turnout2,749,65841.942,479,86919.43
Source: Volby

Elected senators[edit]

27 districts up for election
Dictrict Senator Party Note
1 – Karlovy Vary Věra Procházková ANO 2011
4 – Most Jan Paparega ProMOST
7 – Pilsen-City Daniela Kovářová Ind.
10 – Český Krumlov Tomáš Jirsa ODS
13 – Tábor Marek Slabý T2020
16 – Beroun Jiří Oberfalzer ODS
19 – Prague 11 Hana Kordová Marvanová ODS
22 – Prague 10 Jan Pirk TOP 09
25 – Prague 6 Jiří Růžička TOP 09
28 – Mělník Jarmila Smotlachová ODS
31 – Ústí nad Labem Martin Krsek SEN 21
34 – Liberec Michael Canov SLK
37 – Jičín Tomáš Czernin TOP 09
40 – Kutná Hora Bohuslav Procházka KDU-ČSL
43 – Pardubice Miluše Horská KDU-ČSL
46 – Ústí nad Orlicí Petr Fiala KDU-ČSL
49 – Blansko Jaromíra Vítková KDU-ČSL
52 – Jihlava Miloš Vystrčil ODS
55 – Brno-City Tomáš Töpfer ODS
58 – Brno-City Jiří Dušek ODS Originally elected for ANO 2011.
61 – Olomouc Lumír Kantor KDU-ČSL
64 – Bruntál Ladislav Václavec ANO 2011
67 – Nový Jičín Ivana Váňová KDU-ČSL
70 – Ostrava-City Zdeněk Nytra ODS
73 – Frýdek-Místek Zdeněk Matušek ANO 2011
76 – Kroměříž Jana Zwyrtek Hamplová NEZ
79 – Hodonín Eva Rajchmanová KDU-ČSL

Aftermath[edit]

Election was seen as a huge defeat for ANO 2011 as it won only in 3 districts despite strong showing in first round. It was also noted that Babiš' appeal to make the election a referendum about Petr Fiala's cabinet backfired on him as the governing coalition has won the election.[29][30][31][32] ODS led by Prime Minister Petr Fiala won highest number of seats and won the election. KDU-ČSL was also successful. Mayors and Independents on the other hand suffered heavy losses as it lost 5 of its 6 seats up for election. Czech Social Democratic Party once major left wing party also saw continuation of its decline as it failed to win any seat and was left with only one last Senator after the election.[33]

Jihlava district was most watched district as President of Senate Miloš Vystrčil was defending his seat there and leader of ANO 2011 Andrej Babiš strongly focused on the district. Despite Babiš' personal involvement Vystrčil received 60% against Nagyová's 40% and won by large margin. Notably turnout was much higher than in other districts.[34]

Prime Minister Petr Fiala stated after election that the result is a success for Spolu. He stated that he is especially pleased with Jihlava district result which he considers personal defeat for Andrej Babiš. He stated that Vystrčil' victory in Jihlava was symbolic stating that Vystrčil face whole power of ANO 2011. Fiala also noted result of his own party ODS which won 8 seats twice more than in 2016.[35] Andrej babiš admitted that the result was a disappointment and noted that some of his candidates lost narrowly. He stated that his party faced "after-November Cartel" in the election. Babiš also stated that despite defeat in Senate election his party won municipal election which was held along with first round.[36]

Analysis[edit]

Several political scientists including Terezie Wasserbauerová or Jan Tvrdoň attributed defeat of ANO 2011 in second round to a bad strategy by party leadership which wanted to make the election a referendum about governing coalition and focused campaign in Jihlava district and not in districts where the race was expected to be close.[37][38] Kamil Švec noted that ANO is losing Senate elections repeatedly in second round.[39] Josef Kopecký stated that election reminded ANO that two round election doesn't help it which is a warning for 2023 Czech presidential election.[40]

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