Pirates' Zdenek Hrib returns to Prague council while Motorists' Petr Macinka fails to win seat
Zdenek Hrib was elected again to the Prague City Council, whereas Petr Macinka and TOP 09’s Matěj Ondřej Havel did not secure seats.
In the 2026 municipal elections, Pirates chief Zdenek Hrib reclaimed a seat on the Prague City Council, entering from the tenth spot on the party list. ODS chairman Martin Kupka secured a victory in Liběnice, a town he once served as mayor, while his party captured the majority of votes there. Motorist party head Petr Macinka did not obtain a council seat in either the capital or the Prague-5 district, falling short of the five-percent threshold.
TOP 09’s Matěj Ondřej Havel also missed election in Hradec Králové, despite his candidacy being placed 32nd on the joint list. Other local successes included STAN’s Lukáš Vlček winning in Pacov and former environment minister Petr Hladík gaining a seat in Brno. The results highlight varied fortunes for national parties in local contests across the Czech Republic.
Why it matters
The outcomes show how national party leaders fare in local elections, influencing their political capital and future strategies.
How this story developed
- Oct 5 New Voting Calculator Helps Czech Voters Match Senate Candidates
- Oct 9 Candidate lists have shrunk, leaving several municipalities without enough nominees to hold elections.
- Oct 10 Voting concluded Saturday at 14:00 and ballot counting began.
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