A by-election for the Brno-City Senate seat in the Czech Republic was held on 17 and 18 January 2025 following the death of incumbent senator Roman Kraus.
Background Roman 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. 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.
ODS nominated Zdeněk Papoušek who was expected to receive support from TOP 09 and KDU-ČSL. ANO nominated Karin Podivinská.
Candidates Milan Hamerský (KAN), Lawyer and political scientist Martin Hovorka (Přísaha), Former director of Brno Zoo Michal Janda (Svobodní), Real estate broker and business skills lecturer Petr Koš (SPD, Tricolour, PRO), Brno City Police Officer (ODS, TOP 09, KDU-ČSL, STAN, Czech Pirate Party, Green Party, Fakt Brno), Former Senator for KDU-ČSL (ANO, SOCDEM), Deputy of Brno Mayor. Pavel Trčala (MZH), leader of Moravian Land Movement.
Results CandidateParty1st roundvotes %Zdeněk PapoušekODS, KDU-ČSL, TOP 09, STAN, Pirates, Greens, Fakt Brno11 78859,40Karin PodivinskáANO, SOCDEM4 35021,92Petr KošSPD, Tricolour, PRO 20221 1535,81Pavel TrčalaMZH1 1505,79Martin Hovorka,Přísaha8714,38Milan HamerskýKAN5302,67Source:volby.cz
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