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2006 President of the Senate of the Czech Republic election

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Candidate Přemysl Sobotka Party ODS Popular vote 74 Percentage 96%

President before election Přemysl Sobotka ODS Elected President Přemysl Sobotka ODS

Election of the President of the Senate of the Czech Republic was held on 29 November 2006. Přemysl Sobotka wa reelected for second term.

Background and voting

The Civic Democratic Party has won 2006 Senate election by landslide when won 14 of 27 contested seats. Civic Democrats hold 41 seats. The incumbent Senate President Přemysl Sobotka had strong position for reelection due to the result.

Voting was held on 29 November 2008. Sobotka was the only candidate. 77 senators voted. Sobotka received 74 votes which was 96% and was elected for the second term.

References

1. ^ "Nový Senát povede opět Sobotka". Aktuálně.cz (in Czech). 29 November 2006. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
2. "ODS získala většinu v Senátu, s ČSSD i ústavní". iDNES.cz. 28 October 2006. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
3. "Senát je kompletní, znovu mu šéfuje Sobotka". iDNES.cz. 29 November 2006. Retrieved 7 November 2018.

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