2026 Czech Senate Election
In short
Pro-Western opposition parties have won a significant number of seats in the election for one-third of the Czech Senate, according to reports on 17 October 2026.
What is happening
The second round of voting is currently taking place to decide the remaining 22 undecided Senate seats. This follows the first round of elections held earlier in the month.
When
The first round was held on 9 and 10 October 2026, with the second round run-offs occurring on 16 and 17 October 2026.
Why it matters
The results represent a major setback for Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and his ruling party. The victory for pro-Western opposition parties shifts the political balance in the upper house of Parliament.
Easy to mix up
Do not confuse this with the 2026 U.S. Senate midterm elections.