2004 President of the Senate of the Czech Republic election

2004 President of the Senate of the Czech Republic election
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Candidate Přemysl Sobotka Josef Jařab
Party ODS Independent
Popular vote 55 22
Percentage 71.4% 28.6%
President before election

Petr Pithart
KDU–ČSL

Elected President

Přemysl Sobotka
ODS

Election of the President of the Senate of the Czech Republic was held on 15 December 2004. Přemysl Sobotka defeated Josef Jařab and became the new President of the Senate. The incumbent President Petr Pithart didn't run.[1]

Background and voting

After 2004 Senate election the Civic Democratic Party became the largest Senate party. It had 35 seats of 81. Petr Pithart who was a member of Christian and Democratic Union – Czechoslovak People's Party decided to not seek reelection. Civic Democrats nominated Přemysl Sobotka. Caucus for Open Democracy decided to nominate Josef Jařab for the position.[2]

The election was held on 15 December 2004. Sobotka received 55 votes while Jařab only 22. Sobotka stated he wants to help the image of Senate as the new President. Jařab stated he believes that Sobotka will be a good President of Senate. It is believed Sobotka was supported by 35 Civic Democrats and also by some Social Democrats and Christian Democrats.[3]

Result

Candidate Party Votes %
Přemysl Sobotka Civic Democratic Party 55 68.75%
Josef Jařab Independent 22 27.50%
None 2 2.50%
Invalid 1 1.25%
Source:[4]

References

  1. ^ "Předsedou Senátu se stal Přemysl Sobotka". iDNES.cz. 15 December 2004. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
  2. ^ "CEVRO - Listopad/prosinec". Cevro.cz (in Czech). Retrieved 24 November 2017.
  3. ^ "Novým předsedou Senátu je Přemysl Sobotka z ODS". iROZHLAS (in Czech). Retrieved 24 November 2017.
  4. ^ "Novým předsedou Senátu je Přemysl Sobotka". bbc.co.uk (in Czech). Retrieved 9 November 2018.