A by-election for the Brno-City Senate seat in the Czech Republic will be held in 2025 following death of Roman Kraus.
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Background
editRoman Kraus served as a senator of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic since 2020 as a member of the Civic Democratic Party (ODS). He died on 30 October 2024.[1] His seat would be up for election in 2026. The by-election for the seat was due to be held no later than 90 days following his death. The date for the first round of the by-election was set for 17 and 18 January 2025.[2]
ODS nominated Zdeněk Papoušek who was expected to receive support from TOP 09 and KDU-ČSL.[3] ANO nominated Karin Podivinská.
Candidates
edit- Michal Janda (SPD, Tricolour, PRO, Svobodní)
- Zdeněk Papoušek (ODS)[3]
- Karin Podivinská (ANO), Deputy of Brno Mayor.[3]
References
edit- ^ Menšík, Jan (30 October 2024). "Zemřel senátor Roman Kraus". Novinky.cz (in Czech). Borgis. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ "Nástupce senátora Krause si Brňané zvolí 17. a 18. ledna. Jeho náhlou smrt způsobila plicní embolie". Czech Radio (in Czech). Czech News Agency. 4 November 2024. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ a b c Menšík, Jan (26 November 2024). "ANO si věří na volné senátní křeslo v Brně". Novinky.cz (in Czech). Borgis. Retrieved 26 November 2024.